Partnership pathways

Flexible engagement models for institutional partners

As we develop nature-based carbon projects designed to ICVCM Core Carbon Principles, we structure partnerships to match your organization's sustainability goals and desired level of involvement.

Three engagement pathways

From carbon credits to full project ownership.

Whether you're seeking verified carbon credits, co-developing a tailored project, or building your own climate venture, we offer engagement models designed for institutional partners at different stages of climate strategy maturity.

01

Carbon Credits

Straightforward carbon credit offtake

What you get:
  • Verified carbon credits (VCUs)
  • ICVCM CCP-aligned quality
  • Transparent documentation
  • Periodic verification reports
Your involvement:
  • Purchase credits pre- & post-verification
  • Standard offtake or purchase agreements
  • No development risk
Best for:

Organizations with established net-zero commitments seeking high-quality verified credits without project development exposure.

03

Climate Action Company

Full ownership of a nature-based carbon venture

What you get:
  • Wholly-owned climate subsidiary
  • Full carbon credit stream
  • Complete governance control
  • Direct community relationships
  • Portfolio expansion capability
Your involvement:
  • 100% project financing
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Full P&L ownership
  • Long-term operational commitment
Best for:

Organizations building long-term climate infrastructure as a core strategic asset—seeking full ownership, credit streams, and the ability to scale proprietary carbon portfolios.

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Why Forestbase

Institutional-grade execution in frontier markets

Regardless of engagement model, every partnership benefits from our direct field implementation capability, conservative carbon modeling, and transparent governance structures.

01

ICVCM Standards

All projects designed to Core Carbon Principles—the highest integrity benchmark in voluntary carbon markets.

02

Field Presence

Permanent teams on the ground in project areas, not remote coordination—ensuring implementation accountability.

03

Conservative Modeling

We prioritize credibility over credit volume with conservative baselines and additionality assumptions.

04

Community Economics

50% net revenue share to local communities—not CSR, but core project economics ensuring long-term sustainability.

05

Transparent Governance

Public documentation, third-party verification, and clear governance structures at every level.

06

Frontier Expertise

Deep experience in regions where conservation requires institutional structuring and local alignment.

Partnership process

From initial discussion to project launch

Our partnership development process is designed for institutional rigor—from due diligence and structuring through legal documentation and operational handoff.

1
Month 1-2

Discovery & alignment

Initial discussions, strategy fit assessment, partnership model selection, and preliminary project review.

2
Month 2-3

Due diligence

Documentation review, site visits, stakeholder meetings, financial modeling, and risk assessment.

3
Month 3-4

Structuring & legal

Term sheets, partnership agreements, governance documents, and financial structure finalization.

4
Month 4+

Project launch

Financing close, field team mobilization, community engagement kickoff, and ongoing implementation.

Ready to explore partnership opportunities?

We work with institutional carbon buyers, impact investors, and corporations building long-term strategies in frontier carbon markets. Let's discuss how Forestbase can support your climate objectives.