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Transparency

Climate action you can trust
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What transparency means to us

We believe climate action should be measurable, meaningful, and honest. Here's how we stay accountable - to you, to the planet, and to ourselves.

Climate action should be meaningful, and honest

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Carma's business model

Carma is a purpose-driven, for-profit organisation - just like many others in the climate and sustainability space. We believe it's important to be transparent about this.

Our goal is to build a financially sustainable business that deliverslong-term, scalable impact. Any profits we generate are reinvested into the growth of Carma or shared with our charitable partners. From mid-2025 onwards, this includes ongoing support for the Standing Tall Foundation and HighGround, two incredible organisations helping UK veterans thrive after service.

At present, Carma employs eight people, each of whom is paid a fair and competitive salary. Our team members are here because they believe in the mission - we've built this not to maximise margins, but to maximise impact.

We operate with integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to doing the right thing - for our customers, for our partners, and for the planet.

Our competitive offering

Our competitive offering
Our climate solutions are comparable in quality and scope to others in the market - and in many cases, more cost-effective for our customers. We aim to deliver high-integrity impact at a fair and accessible price.

Rather than building large in-house teams of scientists or researchers - which we deeply value - we choose to partner with trusted experts such as Veritree and the Community Forest Trust.

These organisations lead the way in project monitoring, environmental science, and data transparency, allowing us to focus on what we do best: building partnerships, delivering impact, and contributing to meaningful causes. This approach also enables us to donate a portion of our revenues to charities like Standing Tall and HighGround.

From time to time, you may see us offering promotions or discounts. We do this because we believe climate action should be inclusive, not exclusive. With businesses and individuals facing significant financial pressures, we believe that we need to reduce the burden whenever we can. That's why, for example, we offer savings of up to 10% on some of our initiatives.

Our approach is pragmatic, transparent, and rooted in the belief that climate action should be both credible and accessible.

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Where your money goes

We don't just talk about impact - we track it.

50%+

Goes directly to climate action projects (tree planting, kelp restoration, and carbon credits)

3%

Of our gross revenue is donated to the Standing Tall Foundation. Carbon credit sales are excluded from this calculation, as we often price these projects at or near break-even to ensure accessibility and impact

£400

Is donated to HighGround for every 1,000 trees funded in the UK

The remainder

Supports eight people and their families, our operations and growing our collective impact
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Tree planting service

What we plant

We prioritise native, biodiverse species that enhance ecosystems:

UK: A mix of native broadleaf trees, hedgerows, and pollinator-friendly species

Kenya: Mangroves
Brazil: Mangroves

USA: Long-leaf pines

Tree planting in the UK

We work in partnership with the Community Forest Trust (CFT), a highly respected non-profit supporting the creation and long-term care of community forests across the UK. Their projects are rooted in biodiversity, climate resilience, and community engagement - ensuring that every tree planted contributes to a healthy, thriving ecosystem.

Tree planting days in the UK
Overseas tree planting services
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Kelp planting service

What we plant

We prioritise native, biodiverse species that enhance ecosystems:

Canada: Kelp

Kelp planting in Canada

We work in partnership with the Community Forest Trust (CFT), a highly respected non-profit supporting the creation and long-term care of community forests across the UK. Their projects are rooted in biodiversity, climate resilience, and community engagement - ensuring that every tree planted contributes to a healthy, thriving ecosystem.

Kelp planting in the UK
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Verified carbon credits

We uphold the highest standards of transparency, trust,
and credibility in the carbon market.

Carma's five-step validation process ensures that every project meets stringent environmental, legal, and social impact criteria, protecting our reputation and giving our clients confidence in their purchases.

1.

Registration and certification

Verify the project is registered with a credible registry.

Obtain and save the registration number.

2.

Project location and verification

Confirm GPS coordinates, satellite imagery, and ground-level photos.

Validate that the project site exists and aligns with its description.

3.

Market pricing and validation

Compare pricing to industry benchmarks.

Ensure the price aligns with project quality, certification level, and additional benefits.

4.

Community and SDG impact

Assess local benefits and employment opportunities.

Validate that the project site exists and aligns with its description.

5.

Final approval and secure storage

Confirm GPS coordinates, satellite imagery, and ground-level photos.

Validate that the project site exists and aligns with its description.

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We're just getting started...

In just three years, we've made significant progress - partnering with a growing community of businesses and individuals to deliver innovative, impactful climate solutions. But we know this is only the beginning of our journey...

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Carma Impact Report - 24/25

Take a look at the progress we are making, and the impact our community has made
Download the report
Carma Impact Report - 24/25
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Proud to be B Corp

In August 2023, we were awarded B Corp status with an overall B Impact Score of 127.9 (a score of 80 qualifies for B Corp Certification). To say that we are proud of this would be an understatement.
Learn more
Proud to be B Corp

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