Global Tree C-Sink

Global Tree C-Sink

Public Consultation Version 2.0 – Temporarily Postponed

The public consultation for Version 2.0 of the Global Tree C-Sink Standard is currently postponed due to ongoing internal coordination.

We will update this page shortly with the new consultation dates and materials.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

The Global Tree C-Sink standard is a novel certification guideline for the reliable quantification and adequate valuation of climate services generated by living plant biomass in either new plantations or natural afforestation. 

Some basic pillars:

  • Global C-Sink Registry: Integrates a transparent and secure platform for registration of carbon sinks and trading.
  • Robust C-sinks: Offers carbon sinks based on yearly verifications, avoiding the issuing of non-verifiable future credits.
  • On-Site Inspection: Prescribes regular checks that ensure global warming mitigation effects.
  • Annual Tree Health Checks: Prioritizes the stability and reliability of the projects.
  • Biodiversity and Resilience: Includes criteria for species diversity and native tree conservation that promote ecological benefits.
  • Sustainable Forest Management: Prohibits practices that lead to deforestation and forest degradation.
The Global Tree C-Sink standard demonstrates a comprehensive approach to sustainable forestry and climate change mitigation. This holistic approach not only addresses the environmental aspects but also ensures the maintenance of biodiversity and ecological balance, making it a promising option for those seeking an effective and trustworthy tree standard.

With Global Tree C-Sink, we expect an epochal shift in the fight against climate change, which is why we have also integrated biodiversity criteria into the standard.

How the Global Tree C-Sink standard is applied

Here you will find the current version of our standard:

CERES-CERT AG

CERES-CERT AG

CERES-CERT AG is the third-party auditing body for the standards owned by Carbon Standards International.

With the experience in the certification of biochar, CERES-CERT AG has the necessary expertise to certify biochar production and processing companies and to validate and verify your climate projects.

Find here a list of endorsed C-Sink Managers for Global Tree C-Sink:

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Find here a list of endorsed dMRV Providers for Global Tree C-Sink:

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Find a list of IT Tools applicable to the Global Tree C-Sink Standard here:

Here you will find all updates and revisions to the standard:

Here you will find more information about our costs: 

If you would like to have Carbon Standards review potential modifications or amendments to the standard, please review the following:

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Please refer to our Design Manual for the correct use of the label.


Contact person

Elias Torres-Sierra Elias Torres-Sierra

Environment and Climate Specialist
+43 664 146 30 94
elias.torres-sierra@carbon-standards.com

Matthias Matzenberger Matthias Matzenberger

CTO Global C-Sink
+43 664 884 243 23
matthias.matzenberger@carbon-standards.com