Teak & Bamboo Afforestation project in multiple districts across Uganda
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 30,000 tCO₂e
Location : Uganda
Registry : Verra
Status of Project Registration : Under Development
Methodology : VM0047
Asvata is spearheading the carbon development of a large-scale afforestation project in Uganda, spanning approximately 3,000 hectares across multiple districts. The initiative centers on planting teak (Tectona grandis) and bamboo (Bambusa balcooa) on degraded grasslands. Developed under the Verra VM0047 methodology, the project seeks to restore forest cover, enhance soil carbon, and produce high-quality carbon credits through sustainable land use.
By boosting biomass, improving soil health, and maintaining ground cover, the project is projected to sequester around 600,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent over 20 years. It also promotes biodiversity, curbs erosion, and fortifies local ecosystems against climate impacts. Additionally, it generates employment in plantation and monitoring, while strengthening community capacity through training and engagement. Asvata’s comprehensive approach ensures each phase, from feasibility to monetization, is handled with integrity and impact.
Regenerative Agriculture practices in Organic Cotton Farming
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 35,588
Location : Maharashtra and Telangana
Registry : Verra Grouped Project
Status of Project Registration : Listing
Methodology : VM0042
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
This pioneering carbon finance project, developed under Verra’s VM0042 methodology, is transforming cotton-based agricultural systems across India. Initiated with 1,500 hectares in partnership with RPG Foundation, the project has rapidly scaled to 20,000 hectares of sustainable cotton cultivation with other partners coming together across Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat.The initiative supports smallholder farmers in shifting from chemical-intensive methods to regenerative agricultural practices that promote sustainability.
Key interventions, such as reduced tillage, cover cropping, nutrient optimization, crop residue retention, and enhanced use of Farmyard Manure (FYM) are aimed at increasing Soil Organic Carbon (SoC), lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthening long-term farm resilience. By improving soil health and reducing input costs, the project makes cotton cultivation more cost-effective while ensuring sustained yield improvements over time. Leveraging the highest standards of digital MRV (dMRV), the project ensures robust, transparent monitoring of field practices, while a model-based quantification approach provides credible, scalable measurement of emission reductions and carbon removals.
Restoration of Homestead land in Assam and Meghalaya
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 43,812 tCO2e (2026 – 2028)
Location : Assam and Meghalaya
Registry : Verra ID: 3892
Status of Project Registration : Registered
Methodology : AR-ACM0003
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
The “Restoration of Homestead Land” project targets poor rural communities in Kamrup and Goalpara (Assam) and Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya), located in the Eastern Himalayan Agro-Climatic Zone. These agrarian regions hold immense potential, with most families being small and marginal farmers owning around half a bigha of homestead land, well-fenced and irrigated plots adjoining their homes.
The project proposes plantation on 8,860 hectares of homestead land, with 10.159 million trees to be planted. Species include fruit-bearing trees like areca nut, litchi, cinnamon, olive, gooseberry, pineapple, lemon, and banana, intercropped with herbaceous spices such as turmeric, ginger, and black pepper. Agro-silvicultural species like Kesseru and Som will support sericulture, generating additional income for local communities. The initiative promotes organic practices, reduced soil tillage, and biomass recycling, enhancing soil health, nutrient availability, and land productivity for long-term sustainability.
Nature:re Clean Cooking project
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 13,312
Location : Maharashtra
Registry : Gold Standard ID: GS12790
Status of Project Registration : Under Validation
Methodology : Technologies and Practices to Displace Decentralized Thermal Energy Consumption (TPDDTEC), version 4.0
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
Over 900 million people in India, primarily from marginalized communities, are exposed to dangerous indoor air pollution from traditional firewood cookstoves, leading to nearly 360,000 premature deaths each year. With 82% of households relying on wood, this practice fuels deforestation and places a heavy burden on women and children who spend hours collecting fuel.
Asvata’s clean cooking initiative has deployed 15,000 energy-efficient cookstoves using carbon finance to ensure they reach vulnerable families at little to no cost. These improved stoves reduce dependence on non-renewable biomass, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance health outcomes, while also empowering communities, creating green jobs, and advancing India’s sustainable development goals.
Horticulture plantation project across Telangana
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 71,556 tCO2e (2026 – 2028)
Location : Telangana
Registry : Verra
Status of Project Registration : Under validation
Methodology : VM0047
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
This landmark multistate initiative with the Rural Development Department of Telangana and a leading conglomerate, is driving a large-scale restoration and agroforestry program across Telangana, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh. Since June 2022, over 120 million trees have been planted across 210,000 hectares, with an additional 60,000–65,000 hectares planned by 2026. In Telangana, horticulture plantations on private farmland promote agroforestry and reduce monoculture, while native forestry species are planted on government and community lands through village nature parks, institutional greens, and avenue plantations. Rajasthan focuses on restoring degraded pasturelands, and Andhra Pradesh includes coastal mangrove rehabilitation.
The project enhances carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and soil and water health using native and naturalized species like mango, teak, pongamia, khejri, arjuna, and neem. Thousands of farming households are engaged through Gram Panchayat-led implementation, benefiting from diversified incomes via fruit-bearing trees, timber, and non-timber forest products (NTFPs). It creates green jobs in nursery management, planting, and monitoring, and is fully MRV-compliant for carbon credit generation under voluntary and compliance markets, advancing India’s climate and sustainability goals.
RE + BESS (Battery Energy Storage Solutions)
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 3,00,000
Location : Multiple States and Countries
Registry : Multiple Standards
Status : Registered, Issuing Credits
Methodology : ACM0002, AMS-I.D, AMS-I.F
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
In just two decades, global electricity from renewables has surged from 8.5% in 2004 to over 30% in 2024, driven by climate ambition, innovation, and policy momentum.
Asvata Climate Solutions is proud to contribute to this global transformation by enabling renewable energy developers to unlock additional value through carbon project registration and I-REC certification under internationally recognized carbon standards. Our expertise ensures that renewable energy projects not only displace fossil fuel emissions but also generate credible, tradable environmental assets.
Our Portfolio:
Asvata’s renewable energy portfolio today includes:
1. 700+ MW of solar and wind projects across India
2. 3 MW of solar projects in Sri Lanka
3. 55 MW of hydro projects in Nepal
As of now, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects are recognized as eligible under Article 6.2 list of projects released by the Government of India. Building on this momentum, Asvata is going beyond conventional renewables to actively shape the future of clean energy through BESS initiatives aimed at carbon development. Recently, we onboarded our first 250 MW BESS project for carbon credit generation under the Gold Standard framework.
Regenerative Agriculture & Climate Resilience in Andhra Pradesh
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 153,537 (2025 – 2034)
Location : Andhra Pradesh
Registry : Verra
Status : Under Development
Methodology : VM0042
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
The Sustainable Farming & Water Management Project in Andhra Pradesh, led by Asvata, spans over 8,000 hectares and involves more than 9,000 farmers. This 20-year initiative promotes regenerative agriculture through climate-smart practices like Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR), and reduced tillage. It tackles key regional challenges such as declining soil health, erratic rainfall, and rising input costs, by advancing sustainable land and water management tailored to local conditions.
The project is driving tangible change by restoring soil health, improving water use, and enhancing biodiversity. Farmers benefit from lower costs, resilient crops, and new income streams via verified carbon credits, while communities gain access to training, financial support, and stronger food systems. We’ve integrated a digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) system that allows for real-time tracking of farming practices and environmental outcomes, even in areas with limited connectivity. This technology combines satellite imagery, field-level data, and geospatial tools to give a clear, reliable picture of what’s happening on the ground. It’s helping us stay transparent, make informed decisions, and ensure that the impact we’re creating is measurable and credible.
Plantation of native and drought-resileint species in Purulia, West Bengal
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 16,500
Location : West Bengal
Registry : Verra
Methodology : VM0047
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
Asvata has launched a large-scale Agroforestry project in West Bengal, aiming to plant 500,000 trees across climate-vulnerable districts. By integrating native and drought-resilient species into agricultural landscapes, the initiative enhances ecological and economic resilience. Its core objectives include promoting carbon sequestration through diversified tree cover, improving soil health and water retention, supporting climate adaptation for smallholder farmers, and boosting livelihoods through fruit-bearing and timber species.
The project directly engages over 3,000 farming households, creating green jobs in nursery management, planting, and field monitoring. It builds local capacity in climate-smart agriculture and enables long-term income generation through non-timber forest products (NTFPs). Designed to be MRV-compliant for carbon credit generation in both voluntary and compliance markets, the initiative contributes to India’s carbon neutrality goals while strengthening biodiversity and rural economies.
Sustainable Rice Cultivation through Alternate Wetting and Drying in West Bengal
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 54,400
Location : West Bengal
Registry : Gold Standard ID: GS12382
Status : Listed
Methodology : METHODOLOGY FOR METHANE EMISSION REDUCTION BY ADJUSTED WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICE IN RICE CULTIVATION
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
Asvata is spearheading the development of a large-scale climate-smart agriculture project in West Bengal, India, focused on implementing Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) practices across 33,000 hectares of rice cultivation. This initiative targets methane emission reduction by replacing traditional continuous flooding with intermittent irrigation, a proven method to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions in paddy fields. The project is being developed under the Gold Standard registry and is expected to generate high-integrity carbon credits while enhancing agricultural sustainability.
AWD reduces methane emissions by improving soil aeration, enhances water-use efficiency by saving up to 30% of irrigation water, and improves crop resilience by reducing pest and disease incidence.
Distribution of 10,000 Electric Vehicles
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 60,000
Location : USA
Registry : Verra ID: 5614
Status : Under Validation
Methodology : AMS-III.C.
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
A major electric mobility initiative is underway, bringing together Mega Motor Company (MMC) and BYD Auto Industry Ltd., with facilitation by Ecotrade Global LLC. The program will deploy over 10,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), supported by a new NEV assembly plant and flagship dealerships in key urban centers.
Asvata is leading the carbon credit development, quantifying avoided emissions from the displacement of conventional diesel vehicles. The project delivers measurable climate impact while advancing the transition to sustainable mobility.Beyond environmental and financial gains, the project delivers meaningful community impact. It directly benefits thousands of smallholder farmers in the Cooch Behar district by lowering irrigation costs, increasing yields, and providing additional income through carbon revenue sharing.
Ecojyoti Improved Cookstove distribution Initiative by Bajaj Electrical Foundation
Location : Maharashtra
The Improved Cookstove Project, initiated by the Bajaj Electricals Foundation, in collaboration with Asvata, is being implemented across the Jawhar block of Palghar district, Maharashtra, within the foothills of the Sahyadri (Western Ghats). The initiative focuses on distributing 6,000 energy-efficient cookstoves to tribal households that have traditionally relied on firewood and other fossil fuels for cooking. By replacing inefficient stoves with improved models, the project addresses both household health and environmental degradation, while also contributing to long-term climate goals through verified carbon credit generation.
This initiative will help reduce deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, improves indoor air quality, and lowers the incidence of respiratory illness, especially among women and children. Communities benefit from reduced time and effort spent on fuel collection, freeing up opportunities for education and livelihoods. The project also strengthens community participation and builds awareness around sustainable cooking practices. Together, these impacts highlight the project’s objective of improving rural well-being while safeguarding ecosystems and driving measurable contributions toward sustainable development.
Waste Heat Recovery (WHR)
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 85000
Location : Kenya
Registry : Multiple Standards
Status of Project Registration : Feasibility
Methodology : ACM0012
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) involves capturing excess heat from industrial processes, typically lost to the environment, and repurposing it to generate clean energy. This significantly improves energy efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
At Asvata, we leverage WHR technologies as a carbon credit initiative, turning industrial waste heat into verified emission reductions. We are currently working on 4 WHR projects in Kenya with a cumulative capacity of 81 MW, conducting feasibility to understand its eligibility under multiple carbon standards.
Compressed Biogas (CBG)
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 90000
Location : Multiple
Registry : Verra
Status : Under Development
Methodology : AMS-III.D. AMS-III.AO. AMS-III.A.Q.
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants transform organic waste into clean, renewable fuel, cutting methane emissions and displacing fossil fuels. At Asvata, we harness the climate and circular economy potential of CBG by developing it as a carbon credit initiative. Notably, CBG has been included in the Government of India’s list of eligible projects under Article 6.2, unlocking multiple benefits through carbon project development and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future.
We are currently working on 5 CBG projects in India with capacities ranging from 2 TPD to 12 TPD, and are in the process of registering additional projects under global carbon standards.
Agroforestry Project Andhra Pradesh and in Telangana
Location : Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Registry : Verra ID: 5123
Methodology : VM0047
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 70,000
Status of Project Registration : Listing
Impact beyond Carbon Credits: SDGs fulfilled
Asvata is implementing a transformative Agroforestry initiative with an aim to plant over 3,500,000 trees across 10,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, integrating fruit and wood tree species into farmland to restore ecosystems and boost rural livelihoods. The project promotes carbon sequestration, soil regeneration, groundwater recharge, and biodiversity enhancement, while generating long-term economic value through sustainable produce.
By actively involving thousands of farmers in planting and land management, the initiative creates rural jobs, strengthens local supply chains, and builds community resilience. Training in sustainable practices fosters ownership and long-term success, while healthier landscapes contribute to climate action and ecological balance. This model offers a scalable path for climate-smart development that benefits both people and the planet.
Distribution Of Safe Drinking Water Kits
Location : Maharashtra
Registry : Gold Standard ID: GS11668
Methodology : Emission reduction from safe drinking water supply-version 1.0
Average Annual Estimated Emission Reductions : 13,765
Status : Registered, 1st issuance completed
Emission Reduction from Safe Drinking Water
Access to clean drinking water remains a critical challenge for rural communities in Maharashtra, where many families depend on untreated sources or burn firewood to purify water. To address this, Asvata has deploying safe water supply units across remote households and villages. In Gadhchiroli, where 85% of water sources are contaminated with E. coli and faecal coliform, 15,000 Safe Drinking Water (SDW) kits have been distributed. These gravity-based purifiers, requiring no electricity and meeting WHO standards, offer an affordable, chemical-free solution that also reduces greenhouse gas emissions from fuelwood use.
Implemented as a carbon credit initiative, this community-driven project lowers firewood consumption, improves health, and lightens the burden on women who walk long distances to fetch water. It delivers measurable climate and social impact, promoting environmental sustainability and gender equity. In doing so, the project advances multiple Sustainable Development Goals while staying true to its overarching objective, bringing safe water, cleaner air, and healthier lives to underserved populations.
Impact beyond carbon credits
