Projects We Support

The projects we support improve livelihoods and invest in a sustainable future.

India: Hanuman Biomass renewable energy project

Our feature carbon offset project is currently a biomass fired renewable energy project based in Chhattisgarh state, situated in central eastern India. The project generates renewable energy from the collection and clean burning of waste agricultural products, such as rice husks, purchased from local farmers. The farmers are paid for their waste, providing a new source of income for the local community.

The paper and pulp plant of Hanuman Agro Industries used to fire coal to meet the on-site steam demand. Electricity had to be imported from the grid. In addition to the direct emissions this electricity import from the regional grid - also dependent on coal - led to an overall high greenhouse gas emission level. Supported by carbon offset revenues the plant owners decided to replace these installations with a 2.5 megawatt co-generation unit. The new equipment is fired with biomass and supplies all electricity and steam required for the plant’s production processes. The demand for biomass –especially rice husk – gives a value to a residue that so far had been left to decay in the fields. Thus, the whole region profits from using a local, self-dependent and environmentally friendly fuel source.

Read more about this project in Hanuman Biomass Renewable Energy Project Profile. All of the carbon offset projects we support satisfy the criteria outlined in the carbon offset criteria evaluation section. To learn more about why we currently source international projects, the various accreditation programs and what to watch out for when selecting carbon offsets, download our CRI Guide to Carbon Offsetting here. To learn about our carbon calculators, click here.