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PROJECT MIX · CERTIFICATE-BASED PROJECT CONTRIBUTIONS
Project mix at a glance
Different projects. Clear, traceable allocation.
For certificate-based project contributions, our tool features a curated project mix. It includes projects from various countries and sectors – ranging from renewable energy to forest protection.
The composition may change over time. On this page, we show which projects were or are part of the allocated mix in the respective periods.
PROJECT MIX AT A GLANCE
PROJECT TYPES
Renewable Energy · Forest Protection · Landfill Gas Utilisation
SUPPORT TYPE
Certificate-based support
STANDARDS AND REGISTERS
Verified Carbon Standard · Gold Standard · CDM
TIME PERIODS
Current and past project mixes
WHY WE SHOW THE PROJECT MIX
A project contribution should be clear and traceable.
A project mix can contain credits from different projects. Each of these projects has its own approach, registry entry, and time period for which emission reductions are calculated and verified.
The overview helps place the projects in chronological context. The retirement certificate shows which specific credits have been allocated to a project contribution.
01 · THE PROJECT MIX IN THE TOOL
A selection that may change over time
In our tool, we list projects for certificate-based project contributions. This involves certificates from various project types and registries.
The composition of the mix may change. That is why we document the projects on this page according to the period during which they were or are listed in the tool.
The specified period describes the use within the project mix. The period during which an emission reduction was generated in the project is documented separately via the certificate or its vintage.
02 · HOW THE PROJECTS TAKE SHAPE
Different approaches for different tasks
The projects in the mix pursue different approaches. The decisive factor for classification in each case is what is being implemented in the project and how the resulting calculated emission reductions are documented.
Renewable energies
Solar, wind and hydroelectric projects generate electricity from renewable sources and feed it into a power grid. The emission reduction is calculated based on a comparison with power generation in the absence of the project.
Forest protection
Forest protection projects are designed to avoid or reduce deforestation. For the calculation, the observed development in the project area is compared with a methodologically defined reference scenario.
Landfill gas utilisation
The decomposition of waste produces landfill gas containing methane. A project in the former mix captures this gas and uses it primarily to generate electricity.
03 · FROM PROJECT ACTIVITY TO CERTIFICATION
The projects use different technologies and methods. The process for producing the output unit generally involves several steps.
01
Implement project activity
For example, a project generates electricity from renewable sources or implements forest protection measures.
02
Collect data
The data required for the respective project method is collected for a defined period.
03
Calculate and check emission reductions
The results are evaluated against a defined baseline scenario and independently audited for the relevant period.
04
Issue certificates
Following successful verification and approval, units can be issued in the respective registry. Within the respective certification framework, one unit represents one tonne of CO₂ equivalent.
05
Assign and retire certificates
For a specific project contribution, units are allocated and retired. The retirement documents their use and removes them from circulation.
04 · PROJECTS OVER TIME
Which projects were included in the mix?
The following overview shows the projects based on the period they were used in the tool. Use the links to access the respective project pages or register entries.
Hydropower in Uttarakhand, India · CDM 4776
A run-of-river hydropower project generates electricity and feeds it into the Indian grid. View project
Hydropower on the Teesta, India · VCS 1423
The run-of-river power plant on the Teesta River generates electricity for the Indian grid. View project
Solar Energy in India · VCS 1753
Multiple solar installations generate electricity from solar energy and feed it into the grid. View project
Wind and Solar Energy in Karnataka, India · VCS 2065
The bundled project combines wind and solar installations to generate electricity. View project
Solar Energy in Andhra Pradesh, India · VCS 1792
The Ghani solar project generates electricity from solar energy and feeds it into the Indian grid. View project
Hydropower in Uganda · VCS 1505 and CDM 4217
The Bujagali hydropower plant generates electricity on the Victoria Nile near Jinja. In the mix at that time, certificates from both registry entries were used. Verra entry · CDM entry
Wind energy in Namibia · VCS 1915
The Ombepo wind energy project generates electricity near the town of Lüderitz. View project
Forest protection in Pará, Brazil · VCS 981
The PACAJAI REDD+ project is aimed at preventing deforestation. The project profile indicates the registry status "On Hold" as of 5 September 2026 and provides information about the ongoing review. View project and registry status
Forest protection on the Luangwa, Zambia · VCS 1775
The project combines community-led forest management with measures against deforestation. View project
Forest protection in the Amazon, Brazil · VCS 832
The Cikel project is aimed at avoiding planned deforestation in the state of Pará. View project
Landfill gas in Istanbul, Turkey · GS 707
The project captures landfill gas and uses it primarily for electricity generation. View project
Hydropower in Punjab, India · CDM 4856
The Abohar project uses canal-based hydropower for electricity generation.
05 · ALLOCATION AND VERIFICATION
Which certificates are part of a project contribution?
The overview shows the project mix for the respective period. The retirement certificate documents the specific units that have been assigned to a project contribution.
THESE INCLUDE IN PARTICULAR
01
Project name and project ID
02
Standard or register
03
Allocated quantity in tonnes of CO₂ equivalent
04
Vintage or monitoring period
05
Decommissioning date and registry reference
06
Unique unit or serial numbers
07
Beneficiary or documented intended purpose
This allows the individual project contribution to be assigned to the certificates used.
06 · CONTEXTUALISATION OF THE PROJECT CONTRIBUTION
A certificate-based project contribution documents the allocation and retirement of certificates from projects. The underlying emission reductions are calculated and verified according to the respective methodologies for specific time periods.
The project contribution is presented separately from your own carbon footprint and reduction measures. It does not replace actions to avoid and reduce your own emissions.
SHE DOCUMENTS
IT DOES NOT REPLACE
Allocation and cancellation of certain certificates
A reduction of own emissions
Calculated and verified reductions for specified time periods
Measures to prevent and reduce our own emissions
Project activity, certificate and retirement go hand in hand – and each has its own meaning.
07 · SOURCES AND TIMELINESS
The basis for the overview
The project pages and registry entries provide further information on the project approach, methodology, status, and documentation. You can find the links directly within the individual projects.
PROJECT PAGES AND TABS
Project pages and public register entries form the basis for details regarding the approach, methodology, status, and documentation.
CONTINUOUS UPDATES
Registry statuses and the composition of the project mix may change. When a new mix is added to the tool, we will update the relevant time period on this page.
Previous periods remain for context. The current project portfolio shows the projects available today.