Buyer's guide
Choosing a plantation partner
Planting a tree
What does ₹299 per tree include?
A 2-3 ft sapling, planting, three years of care and a geo-tag for the tree.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Every tree comes with a digital certificate with its details.
How do I track my tree?
Go to Track my trees (in the top menu) and enter your certificate or order number, or sign in to GBT Earth to see your whole forest.
Can I gift a tree?
Yes. Use "Gift a tree" to plant in someone's name for a birthday, anniversary or any occasion.
Where are the trees planted?
On project sites across 14 states in India.
For companies
Is tree plantation an eligible CSR activity?
Yes. Schedule VII item (iv) of the Companies Act covers environmental sustainability, ecological balance and agroforestry.
How many companies plant with you?
More than 400 companies plant with Grow Billion Trees.
What is your tree survival rate?
Survival across our programmes is 85%, counted per project from geo-tagged tree records.
How do we know our trees were planted?
Every tree is geo-tagged with a photo, sites are checked in the field and by satellite, and each programme gets a digital forest page.
What reports do companies get?
Progress reports, a survival report and an impact summary for CSR and ESG reporting.
How much CSR must my company spend?
At least 2% of average net profit of the last three years, if CSR applies to you. Use the CSR obligation calculator.
Carbon
Do the trees you plant generate carbon credits?
Only projects that follow an approved methodology and are independently verified generate credits, and that takes several years. Use the carbon credit estimator for an indicative figure.
What is the carbon credit rate in India?
There is no single official rate yet. See our carbon credit rate guide for published average prices by project type.
How many trees offset one tonne of CO₂?
About 46 mature trees take up one tonne a year at 21.8 kg each (Arbor Day Foundation); allowing for 85% survival, plant about 54.
For farmers
Who pays for the trees on my farm?
In our programmes, trees are funded by companies through CSR.
Who keeps the fruit and timber?
The farmer. Income from the fruit and timber grown on your land is yours.
Do farmers get carbon income?
No. In our programmes farmers earn from fruit and timber, not carbon credits.
How do I register my land?
Registration is free. Fill in the form; our team calls you back and arranges a field visit.
For NGOs
How can an NGO partner with you?
Apply online; it is free. We support partner NGOs with CSR funding connections, GreenTrack, saplings and field support, and training.
What does an NGO need for CSR-funded projects?
12A and 80G registration, a three-year track record and a CSR-1 registration number from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Our platform
What is GreenTrack?
Our plantation tracking platform: geo-tagged tree records, field photos, satellite checks and reports.
What is GBT Evolve?
Our learning platform for courses and certification.
What is the 100 crore trees goal?
Our goal is to plant 100 crore trees by 2030.
