Key Takeaways
- InSoil’s carbon farming program has been validated and verified by SCS Global under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS).
- The program achieved 154,915 tonnes of CO₂e emission removals and reductions between July 2020 and December 2023.
- More than 700,000 hectares are enrolled, with projections of over 4 million verified carbon credits by 2027.
- Farmers adopting regenerative practices generate carbon credits, creating direct financial benefits.
- The program complies with Verra’s VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management.
InSoil Gains Verification from SCS Global
SCS Global has validated and verified the quality and traceability of emission removals from the InSoil Carbon Farming project. The independent audit confirmed compliance with Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and VM0042 methodology, which governs improved agricultural land management practices.
The audit verified 154,915 tonnes of CO₂e emission reductions and removals achieved between July 2020 and December 2023 through regenerative farming practices.
InSoil: Scaling Carbon Farming Across Europe
The InSoil program currently spans more than 700,000 hectares across Europe. Based on current progress, the initiative is expected to issue over 4 million verified carbon credits by 2027.
“Soil degradation caused by conventional farming practices poses one of the greatest risks to food security, biodiversity, and human well-being,” said Laimonas Noreika, CEO of InSoil. “Today, we have over 700,000 hectares in our programme, positioning us to issue more than 4 million verified carbon credits by 2027.”
Incentivizing Farmers Through Regenerative Practices
The program encourages farmers to adopt practices such as reduced soil disturbance, cover cropping, organic fertiliser use, and residue management. These methods enhance soil carbon sequestration while lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
By generating carbon credits, farmers can sell them to companies seeking credible and traceable climate action, providing both environmental and financial benefits.
Verification Confirms Long-Term Value
SCS Global’s review included project design, implementation, data analysis, and on-site inspections, confirming that the InSoil program meets international standards for credibility and traceability.
Following verification, InSoil has submitted a registration request with Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) under the VM0042 methodology.
