A Three-Party Ecosystem That Works
No single actor can bridge Indian farmlands with global carbon markets alone. Our model connects three specialist layers into a single, verifiable supply chain.
Farmer Producer Organisations
FPOs are the foundation. Member farmers implement sustainable land practices while continuing their primary agricultural work.
- —Aggregate smallholder farmers at scale
- —Manage field-level activity data
- —Distribute carbon revenue to households
- —Act as the accountability layer for MRV
Community & Training Partners
Experienced NGO partners bridge the gap between global carbon standards and local agricultural realities.
- —Farmer mobilisation and capacity building
- —Baseline surveys and social data
- —Ongoing field monitoring support
- —Gender and inclusion data for co-benefits
Karimam Global Ventures
We own the full technical lifecycle. Karimam connects India's rural ecosystem to international carbon capital.
- —Verra VCS / Gold Standard / ICM registration
- —PDD writing and methodology compliance
- —VVB coordination and validation management
- —Credit issuance, brokerage, and market access
What We Develop and How
Each project type follows a specific approved methodology. We select the methodology that best fits the land, the community, and the buyer market.
Expert Guidance at Every Stage
For companies and investors navigating carbon markets, we provide independent advisory grounded in project-level experience.
“The gap between buying carbon credits and actually decarbonising is advice. We help clients close it.”
Carbon Strategy & Roadmap
We help companies and investors map their decarbonisation pathway and set credible net-zero targets.
Portfolio Due Diligence
We assess projects for additionality, permanence, methodology integrity, registry status, and risk of reversal.
MRV System Design
We design data collection protocols, monitoring frameworks, and reporting structures that satisfy VVB requirements.
VVB Engagement
We manage the entire VVB engagement process, from selecting the right body to coordinating site visits.
Registry & Compliance
We handle account creation, project registration, monitoring reports, and credit issuance on Verra, Gold Standard, and India's registry.
ESG & CSR Structuring
Credits purchased through Karimam can be structured to count toward BRSR disclosures, scope 3 offsetting, and CSR spend.
Your Land. Your Work. Your Revenue.
Farmers and FPOs do not need to understand carbon markets to participate in them. You implement sustainable practices, and we convert them into certified carbon credits and return the revenue.
There is no upfront cost to your organisation. If credits are not issued, Karimam bears the loss, not the FPO.
- ✓Carbon revenue shared directly with member farmers
- ✓No upfront cost: costs recovered from credit revenue
- ✓Capacity building on sustainable agriculture practices
- ✓Access to premium markets through our buyer network
- ✓Annual audit reports documenting your climate impact
Registered under the Companies Act or Co-operative Societies Act with at least 50 active member farmers.
A minimum aggregate land area of 25-50 ha is required depending on the project type.
We currently operate across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.
Member farmers must be willing to adopt and maintain the required practices for the crediting period (typically 5-10 years).
Basic record-keeping on member farmer details, land area, and current practices is required.
From Introduction to First Revenue: Six Stages
Initial Assessment
We visit your FPO, meet member farmers, and assess land suitability, existing practices, and baseline data.
Project Design
Karimam designs the project structure, selects the methodology, and begins baseline data collection with your NGO partner.
Registration
We register the project with the relevant registry and manage validation with an accredited VVB. Timeline: 6-12 months.
Implementation & Monitoring
Farmers implement the agreed practices. Karimam provides monitoring tools and training.
Verification & Issuance
A VVB audits implementation and certifies emission reductions. Credits are issued and readied for sale.
Revenue Sharing
Net revenues from credit sales are shared with the FPO under a pre-agreed formula.
Buy Credits That Hold Up to Scrutiny
The corporate carbon market is under scrutiny. We develop and source credits built to a higher standard from the start: documented at the field level, independently verified, and registered on major international registries.
For Indian companies with BRSR obligations and CSR mandates, we offer a straightforward path to sourcing high-quality domestic credits.
Scope 1 & 2 Offsetting
Residual emissions that cannot be eliminated can be offset with high-quality credits from our portfolio.
Scope 3 Supply Chain
Sourcing credits from the same communities you source from creates a compelling, verifiable climate narrative.
BRSR & ESG Reporting
Our credits come with full audit trails for BRSR compliance reporting.
CSR Spend (Companies Act)
Carbon credit projects with farmer communities qualify as Schedule VII CSR activities under environmental sustainability.
Net-Zero Claims
We structure credit portfolios aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidance.
Climate Disclosures (CDP / TCFD)
We provide the documentation, issuance certificates, and retirement records needed for CDP and TCFD-aligned disclosures.
From Enquiry to Registry Retirement in Four Steps
Requirement Scoping
We assess your emissions inventory and reporting obligations to recommend credit type, vintage, and volume.
Portfolio Proposal
Karimam presents a curated shortlist of projects from our pipeline or registry inventory.
Pricing & Terms
We offer fixed-price forward contracts or spot market procurement. Pricing is transparent.
Retirement & Reporting
Credits are retired in your name on the registry. We provide retirement certificates and reporting summaries.
Ready to begin? We are.
Whether you are an individual farmer, a landowner, an FPO, or an NGO, there is a role for you in our ecosystem.