EthioTrees achieves BBB post-issuance rating
We are proud to announce that EthioTrees has received a BBB rating from two leading independent carbon rating agencies, Sylvera and BeZero. This recognition reflects the project’s strong performance and its credibility in delivering high-impact carbon removals.
With this rating, EthioTrees ranks among the world’s top 10 Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) programs globally, and within the top 5 in Africa according to BeZero.
Why ratings matters?
Independent ratings are an essential step in strengthening transparency and trust in the voluntary carbon market. For us as a project developer, they provide an opportunity to openly demonstrate the integrity of our operations and the real impact we deliver on the ground.
For corporations, ratings offer independent, external validation of both project quality and the carbon credits generated. They help reduce purchasing risks through rigorous due diligence on key criteria such as:
Additionality
the emissions reduction would not have happened without the project.
Carbon Accounting
each credit represents one tonne of CO₂e, with no over-crediting or leakage.
Permanence
the carbon impact is durable and not reversed over time.
Scaling verified impact
This milestone builds on strong momentum, including the recent issuance of 200,000 Plan Vivo-certified credits in May, demonstrating our ability to scale high-integrity climate impact.
tCO2 removed
from the atmosphere, helping combat climate change and support a more stable environment
hectares under restoration
with flora species richness increasing by 41% since project inception in 2016
households benefitting
through a model that shares 60% of carbon revenues directly with local communities
M$
social investments
delivered to 145 participating communities through benefit-sharing mechanisms
While we celebrate this progress, we remain committed to continuous improvement. We are actively:
- Advancing our carbon accounting practices
- Deepening environmental and social impact monitoring
- Maintaining regular independent verification
Learn more
We invite you to explore EthioTrees on the BeZero and Sylvera platforms, where detailed ratings and project insights are available.
For more information on our available credit volumes, please reach out to our sales team, we would be happy to connect.
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