Key Takeaways:
- eAgronom has secured registration under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) for its soil carbon project.
- The project enables farmers in four European countries to generate verified carbon credits.
- Registration under VM0042 marks a milestone for regenerative agriculture and soil carbon markets.
- Over 300,000 hectares are already enrolled in the registered project.
- The initiative is supported by South Pole and Regrow.
eAgronom Registers Soil Carbon Project Under Verra VCS
eAgronom, an agriculture-focused climate technology company, has secured registration under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) by Verra for its “eAgronom Sustainable Farming in Central and Eastern Europe” soil carbon project. The project is listed under Verra methodology VM0042, one of the most stringent frameworks for agricultural land management and soil carbon accounting.
Supported by carbon asset developer and climate consultancy South Pole, and agricultural resilience company Regrow, the registration positions eAgronom among the first organizations in Europe to enable farmers in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland to generate verified carbon credits through regenerative farming practices.
eAgronom: Enabling Regenerative Practices and New Revenue Streams
The Verra registration reflects several years of collaboration between eAgronom and participating farmers who have adopted practices such as crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, precise nutrient management, and optimized plant protection. These approaches are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon sequestration, and improve soil health.
With the project now registered, early participants in the eAgronom Carbon Program can access a new revenue stream through soil carbon credits, supporting the financial viability of transitioning to regenerative farming systems.
“Every business generates waste, and CO₂ is no exception,” said Robin Saluoks, CEO of eAgronom. “What matters is how we deal with it, and soil offers a unique solution. Our first VM0042 credits are an important milestone in turning carbon waste into something beneficial for the planet.”
Scale and Farmer Participation Across the Region
More than 300,000 hectares are currently enrolled in the newly registered project, while eAgronom manages a total of approximately 2.5 million hectares across its carbon projects and farm management software platform. The company noted growing farmer participation, particularly during the 2023/24 cropping season, as interest in sustainable and regenerative practices has increased.
“At South Pole we are proud to be supporting eAgronom’s Sustainable Farming project across the entire project development cycle,” said Marco Magini, Executive Director, Climate Projects at South Pole. He added that registration under VM0042 empowers businesses to integrate certified soil carbon credits into their climate strategies.
Strengthening Trust in Soil Carbon Markets
Regrow also highlighted the broader market implications of the registration.
“This milestone not only strengthens trust in soil carbon markets, but also empowers farmers with meaningful recognition and rewards for their climate-smart efforts,” said Anastasia Volkova, CEO and Co-Founder of Regrow.
eAgronom stated that the Verra registration and initial credit issuance reinforce confidence among farmers, credit buyers, and other stakeholders, supporting the scalable adoption of regenerative agriculture across Europe.
