OUR PROGRAMME
The Platinum Programme™ — Zero-Cost Development. Unmatched Speed. Compliance-Grade Credits.
We develop carbon projects at zero cost to Project Owners, deliver credits at the fastest pace globally, and bring compliance-grade credits to End Buyers to offset compliance or voluntary commitments. Our innovative ex-post model can also unlock eligible historical carbon credits while preserving the principle of financial additionality.
MISSION TO FUND IMPACT
In line with the Paris Agreement, and the Carbon Fund's mission to fund impact, 10% of all carbon credit revenue is allocated to any of the 17 SDG goals.
The Platinum Programme™ is the only programme of its kind globally that has a financial mechanism that unlocks funding beyond the default SDG goals delivered through a reduction or removal (i.e., goals 6,7,8,9 and 15) of GHG emissions in this way.
Project Owners (for their projects) and End Buyers (for purchasing credits) may claim the SDG impacts linked to the credits associated with the specific projects.
COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT LIFE-CYCLE MANAGEMENT
The Carbon Fund believes it makes no sense to develop carbon credits, if the credits developed cannot be issued or sold.
The Carbon Fund's Platinum Programme™ manages the entire carbon crediting lifecycle, delivering compliance-grade carbon credits to Project Owners at no cost, in record time, and to the highest standards of quality and integrity, underpinned by globally recognised methodologies and approved standards. It is the world’s leading Project Developer technology platform.
Onboard Clients
Conclude CDM and onboard Clients.
Develop Projects
Onboard, develop projects, add sites and add PDD requirements and generate PDD projects.
Validate Projects
Validate PDD in accordance with ISO 14064-2.
Verify Emissions
Conduct independent ISO 14064-3 audit of historical emissions, issue GHG and upload statement.
Issue Credits
Issue compliance grade verified credits.
List Credits
Issue compliance grade verified credits for sale.
Buy Credits
End Buyers can offset their tax liabilities or ESG claims by purchasing listed credits as offsets.
Retire Credits
Retire credits to offset tax liabilities or ESG claims.
STANDARDS AND METHODOLOGIES WE DEVELOP PROJECTS WITH
The Platinum Programme™ develops projects (subject to local government regulatory compliance) using appropriate globally approved methodologies (or protocols) as may be published by the following issuers/registries recognised by the Platinum Programme™.
The Platinum Programme™ projects are underpinned by rigorous application of ISO 14064 standards for further validation (ISO 14064-2) and independent verification (ISO 14064-3).
DRIVING POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES
Policies and Principles ensure the highest levels of environmental integrity and regulatory credibility.
We endorse and support the Core Carbon Principles published by the iCVCM.
The Platinum Programme™ is furthermore guided by a clear commitment to its Policies and Principles.
FINANCIAL PROTECTION FOR END BUYERS
The Carbon Fund Cash-Back Warranty Guaranteed Protection Plan provides a full USD-equivalent cash-back refund to the End Buyer where a purchased carbon credit (in any currency) is determined to be invalid.
The Carbon Fund actuarially reserves a portion of every carbon credit it lists and sells. The protection mechanism complies with Basel regulations allowing for immediate guaranteed capital relief for End Buyers.