We apply rigorous standards and independent verification to ensure the quality and integrity of every Acorn project. Each project is developed in line with leading international standards, including Verra and Plan Vivo.
Before carbon credits can be issued, every project undergoes a thorough validation process with accredited certifiers. Once carbon measurements are completed, projects are independently verified by third-party auditors. This ensures that carbon removals are measured accurately and that issued credits are credible and traceable.
By adhering to trusted global methodologies and applying consistent, data-backed processes, we help organizations invest in carbon credits with social impact—knowing their contributions support real, measurable progress across climate and development goals.
Acorn ensures the integrity of its carbon credits through rigorous methodologies and adherence to established standards. This includes regular monitoring, verification, and reporting of carbon sequestration activities, as well as alignment with CCP's criteria for transparency and accuracy.
When you buy Acorn credits, you are purchasing actual CO2 stored in planted trees (often referred to as ‘ex post’) – not the prevention of emissions, as is the case in many other programs. Acorn units are sold after the fact, when the trees have already converted CO2 into biomass. We measure stored CO2 on a smallholder farmer’s land with the help of remote sensing technology.
We also offer buyers the possibility to pre-finance a project to or purchase ex-post credits through multi-year offtake contracts. These contracts play a catalytic role for Acorn to attract financing for our local partners. If this sounds interesting to you, please contact our sales team at sales@acorn.earth.
For each carbon credit sold as part of the Acorn program, at least 70% of the revenue flows back to the farmers, 15% goes to the local partner, and the remaining 15% goes to Acorn for administration and operational costs.
