Carbon credit specifications
Transparent, rigorous standards built for procurement teams, ESG officers and legal professionals.
Nature-based credits, clearly defined
Mama Nature issues two primary credit types, each verified under Plan Vivo standards and suited to different corporate climate strategies. All credits represent real, measurable carbon outcomes in the field.
Avoidance and reduction
Forest conservation and improved land management that prevent emissions from occurring.
Restoration and removal
Reforestation and agroforestry activities that sequester carbon and restore degraded landscapes.
How credits enter the market
Mama Nature issues credits on an ex-post basis, meaning they are generated only after carbon outcomes have been verified in the field. This approach eliminates speculation and ensures every credit represents real, documented impact.
Credits issued after verification
Outcomes are measured and independently verified before issuance, providing certainty to procurement teams.
The year carbon was sequestered
Each credit carries a vintage year reflecting when the carbon reduction or removal occurred in the field.
Additionality
Projects would not have happened without carbon finance. Plan Vivo methodology ensures this rigorously.
Permanence
Carbon benefits persist for decades through community stewardship and contractual safeguards with landholders.
Leakage
Deforestation or emissions are not simply displaced elsewhere. Monitoring systems track activity across project boundaries.
Buffer pool
A percentage of credits is reserved to cover unforeseen risks, ensuring portfolio-level integrity and resilience.
Pooled insurance against permanence risks
A portion of credits from every project flows into a shared buffer account. If unforeseen circumstances threaten carbon permanence, the buffer absorbs the loss, protecting your retired credits.
Credits held in reserve across all projects
Transparent buffer accounting and periodic review
Adjustments made based on field data and risk assessment
Unique IDs and permanent retirement records
Every credit receives a unique serial number and is listed on the Plan Vivo public registry. Once retired, the record is permanent and auditable, preventing double counting and supporting your compliance framework.
Guidance aligned with emerging standards
Mama Nature provides data and documentation to support transparent, credible claims. Our approach is compatible with VCMI and ICVCM best practices, helping your team communicate impact accurately and responsibly.
Detailed credit specifications and project data
Guidance on compliant language and claims frameworks
Support from our technical and legal specialists
Next steps
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