Opening hours during the festive season

We would like to thank our valued clients for the very good cooperation in this year. To help you plan ahead, please find our opening hours during the holiday season below:

In urgent cases our hotlines are open in the morning
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CET:

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Monday, 29 December 2025
Tuesday, 30 December 2025
Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Our office will be closed on
Thursday & Friday, 25 & 26 December 2025 and
Thursday & Friday, 1 & 2 January 2026


  From Monday, 5 January 2026, we will be available again during our regular business hours.


Leading Standards for Biochar and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)


Carbon Standards International develops reliable solutions for the production of certified biochar and for delivering credible climate services. Our innovative standards are designed for global application. The company is headquartered in Switzerland.

By bringing together all key players, we provide a strong foundation for meaningful climate action.  


Simply Explained

Your path to a certified carbon sink (CINK)

Choose your standard

Select the appropriate standard for your project

Get in touch & get started

  • Prepare your project documentation
  • Monitoring through digital reporting and verification (dMRV)
  • Annual audit

Register your project & receive CINK Credits

Receive CINKs in real time and deliver them to customers


Our Standards and Tools

Biochar production at the highest level

Our standards are developed in close partnership with the world-renowned ithaka institute for carbon strategies and are regularly updated with the latest scientific research to ensure the highest quality and sustainable carbon sequestration. This collaboration guarantees that our solutions are both scientifically sound and practical for long-term environmental impact.


Carbon sinks: measurable and effective 

With the Global C-Sink Standards, we are advancing carbon sinks to a new level - scientifically sound, measurable, and designed for maximum climate impact.


Online-Tools: the digital backbone for climate-positive value creation 

Our tools offer a comprehensive framework for effective, transparent, and efficient management across the entire value chain. These tools enable businesses and projects to measure, track, and manage carbon efforts with precision and ease.


Our Network

Strong partnerships for a climate-positive future 


Success stories that inspire 

Turning Carbon into Opportunity:

How CSI and TCHAR Are Advancing the Circular Economy in Asia

New Biochar Plant for Certified Carbon Sinks

How the facility sets new standards for the production of high-quality EBC biochar

Smallholders and Smartphones

How PlantVillage and Biochar Life are Transforming Carbon Removal in East Africa

Biochar: The Key to Sustainable Agriculture and CO₂ Sequestration

How Sonnenerde and Carbon Standards International are driving climate action


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