Carbon Credits in India from Tree Projects
A carbon credit represents one tonne of CO₂ reduced or removed, verified under a recognised standard. In India, companies can buy voluntary credits, take part in the national Carbon Credit Trading Scheme where it applies, or support plantation under the Green Credit Programme. Tree projects generate credits only after independent verification, which takes years.
Carbon credits in India
- One carbon credit equals one tonne of CO₂ equivalent reduced or removed.
- Voluntary credits are issued under standards such as Verra (VCS) and Gold Standard after third-party verification.
- India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme was notified in 2023 under the amended Energy Conservation Act.
- The Green Credit Programme, notified in 2023, recognises tree plantation on degraded land.
- Plantation credits need years of monitoring before they can be verified and issued.
Sources: Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 and Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023 (Ministry of Power); Green Credit Rules, 2023 (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change)
What we deliver
- Choose the route: We compare voluntary credits, green credits and plain plantation impact for your goals.
- Projects built for measurement: Plantations designed with geo-tagged trees and monitoring that verification needs.
- Monthly price tracker: Our carbon credit rate page tracks prices in India every month.
- Clear claims: Reporting that keeps carbon claims in line with what has been measured or verified.
How it works
- Agree your goal: credits, green credits or impact
- Select programme and land
- Plant with full monitoring
- Measure growth over years
- Third-party verification where credits are sought
What you get
- Route recommendation
- Project design with monitoring plan
- Geo-tagged tree records
- Carbon estimate per project
- Verification support where applicable
Frequently asked questions
What is a carbon credit in India?
A carbon credit is a tradable certificate for one tonne of CO₂ equivalent reduced or removed, verified under a recognised standard or a national scheme such as India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.
How can a company earn carbon credits in India?
By running or funding a project that reduces or removes emissions, registering it under a recognised standard or scheme, monitoring it and having it independently verified before credits are issued.
Can tree plantation generate carbon credits?
Yes, if the project is registered under a standard that accepts plantation, monitored for years and verified by a third party. Not every plantation qualifies.
What is the carbon credit rate in India?
Prices vary by standard, project type and year. We publish an updated carbon credit rate in India every month.
What is the difference between carbon credits and green credits?
Carbon credits measure tonnes of CO₂. Green credits under India's Green Credit Programme reward environmental actions such as tree plantation on degraded land.
How long does it take to get credits from trees?
Usually several years, because trees must grow and be monitored before verification.
Talk to our team to plan your programme.
