Africa's Digital Carbon Credit Marketplace
CarbonSoko connects African carbon projects directly with global buyers, ensuring transparency, fair pricing, and maximum benefit to local communities.
Keeping Carbon Finance Where It Belongs
CarbonSoko exists to ensure that African carbon projects receive fair value for their environmental services, with maximum benefit reaching local communities and ecosystems.
African-Focused
We exclusively showcase verified carbon projects from across Africa, highlighting the continent's crucial role in global climate action.
Community-Centered
We ensure that local communities receive a fair share of carbon finance, supporting sustainable development and improved livelihoods.
Transparency-Driven
We provide complete visibility into project verification, credit issuance, and benefit sharing to build trust in the voluntary carbon market.
Connecting Projects with Purpose-Driven Buyers
CarbonSoko simplifies the carbon credit journey from project development to credit retirement, ensuring quality and impact at every step.
Project Registration
Developers register their carbon projects, providing detailed documentation and location data.
Verification Process
Independent verifiers audit projects to ensure they meet quality standards and deliver real climate benefits.
Credit Issuance
Verified projects receive carbon credits that represent tonnes of CO₂ equivalent reduced or removed.
Marketplace Listing
Credits are listed on our marketplace where buyers can discover and purchase them directly from project developers.
Transparent Transactions
Secure payment processing with escrow protection ensures fair and transparent transactions for all parties.
Meet the Experts Behind CarbonSoko
Our diverse team combines expertise in climate science, carbon markets, technology, and African development.
Sarah Kimani
CEO & Co-Founder
Former climate policy advisor with 15+ years experience in carbon markets and sustainable development across East Africa.
David Ochieng
CTO & Co-Founder
Tech entrepreneur with background in fintech and blockchain solutions for emerging markets.
Grace Mwangi
COO
Operations expert with experience scaling climate initiatives across multiple African countries.
Working Together for Climate Action
We collaborate with leading organizations across the carbon ecosystem to ensure quality, impact, and scale.
Verification Partners
We work with leading verification bodies to ensure all projects meet rigorous quality standards.
Academic & Research
Our academic partnerships help advance carbon science and improve measurement methodologies.
Implementation Partners
We partner with local organizations to ensure projects deliver real benefits to communities.
Making a Measurable Difference
CarbonSoko is driving real climate action and community benefits across Africa.
65,000+
Tonnes of CO₂e
8
African Countries
12,500+
Community Members
25+
Verified Projects
Sustainable Development Goals
Our projects contribute to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, with particular focus on:
Climate Action
100% of projects
Life on Land
65% of projects
Affordable Energy
40% of projects
No Poverty
85% of projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about CarbonSoko and carbon credits.
What are carbon credits?
Carbon credits are tradable certificates representing the reduction, avoidance, or removal of one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) from the atmosphere.
How does CarbonSoko verify projects?
We partner with internationally recognized verification bodies who conduct rigorous audits of all projects according to established methodologies and standards.
Who can sell carbon credits on CarbonSoko?
Project developers from across Africa with verified carbon projects can register and sell their credits on our platform after completing our verification process.
How do you ensure community benefits?
We require all projects to document their community benefit-sharing mechanisms and track the percentage of revenue that reaches local stakeholders.
Can credits be used for compliance markets?
Most credits on CarbonSoko are for the voluntary market, but some may be eligible for specific compliance schemes. Each credit listing indicates its applicable markets.
How are credit prices determined?
Project developers set their own prices based on project costs, quality attributes, and market conditions. CarbonSoko provides pricing guidance based on market data.
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Whether you're a project developer looking to list credits or a buyer seeking verified African carbon offsets, CarbonSoko is your trusted platform.