Developing your own climate project
From the first idea to verified impact: companies looking to develop their own climate project will find the right starting point with ClimatePartner.
Let's talkWhy develop your own climate project?
Certified climate projects reduce, avoid or remove greenhouse gas emissions while creating measurable social and environmental impact. Companies that develop their own project go beyond financing existing projects. They take an active role, embed climate action into their core business and create lasting impact for the climate, local communities, and their own sustainability strategy.
Typical project types in climate project development
Nature-based solutions
These include technologies such as afforestation and restoration.
Carbon removal
Renewable energy
These involve technologies such as wind and solar power, as well as hydropower.
Carbon reduction
Social impact projects
These comprise technologies such as improved cookstoves or water filters.
Carbon reduction
Innovative approaches
These include, for example, technologies to avoid methane emissions.
Carbon reduction
All climate projects are certified under recognised international standards, such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) or the Gold Standard, and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ClimatePartner and Volkswagen ClimatePartner
Through its subsidiary ClimatePartner Impact, ClimatePartner has developed its own climate projects, building extensive expertise in project development and the voluntary carbon market.
The ongoing development and management of these projects now takes place in collaboration with Volkswagen ClimatePartner, a joint venture between Volkswagen and ClimatePartner, founded in 2022. Volkswagen ClimatePartner supports and advises customers on implementing high-quality climate projects, helping them to turn their climate ambitions into measurable impact.
What this means for your company
If you are interested in developing your own climate project or supporting an existing one, ClimatePartner and Volkswagen ClimatePartner will guide you through the process.
→ | Tailored advice on project types, standards and implementation pathways in the voluntary carbon market |
→ | Access to the network and expertise of ClimatePartner and Volkswagen ClimatePartner |
→ | Support throughout the entire process, from the first idea to verified impact |
Our climate projects for you
Find out about the projects developed by ClimatePartner.
Afforestation, Rwanda
In Rwanda, deforestation leads to soil erosion, soil degradation and water pollution. As part of this project, bamboo is being planted along 1,000 km of riverbanks. The bamboo’s strong root system stabilises the soil, improves water quality and reduces erosion.
Learn moreAfforestation, Ghana
As part of this project, non-invasive bamboo is being planted to restore 700 hectares of former primary forest. The bamboo connects patches of remaining native vegetation, sequesters CO₂ and promotes biodiversity. Local communities benefit from training and new infrastructure.
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Afforestation, South Africa
Intensive farming and droughts are threatening one of the world’s most species-rich ecosystems in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. This project is planting 2,625,000 spekboom trees across 1,050 hectares of degraded land. This succulent tree permanently sequesters carbon, regenerates soils, and promotes biodiversity.
Learn moreInterested in developing your own climate project?
Together we will find the right approach for your company.