Impact Carbon's (ImpactCarbon.org) improved cookstove project in Uganda is the first to receive Gold Standard certification. In ten years, the project has grown from pilot initiatives to a large-scale, self-sustaining enterprise. By working with local manufacturers and key partners, a stable market for improved cookstoves has been established. Revenues from carbon trading fully fund the project and help local manufacturers expand their businesses. Investments in tools and machinery increase production efficiency and ensure high product quality. In addition, radio campaigns are used to communicate the benefits of the stoves, including shorter cooking times, reduced coal consumption and significant cost savings.

The aim of the project is to create sustainable market development for improved cookstoves in Uganda. This is to be achieved through full financing via CO2 certificates, the expansion of production capacities and the promotion of demand by means of targeted media campaigns. The long-term vision is to establish an economically viable market that improves the quality of life of households through more efficient cooking methods and at the same time reduces carbon emissions.

In addition to reducing CO2 emissions, the climate protection projects generate a variety of additional benefits for people and the environment. This enables and strengthens our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.