Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers about GreenMines’ process, services, and impact helping you understand how we turn sustainability goals into measurable results.
What makes GreenMines different from a traditional consultancy?
Unlike consultancies that stop at producing reports, we deliver end-to-end project outcomes—from feasibility through certification and financing—ensuring every project achieves verified results.
How does the certification process work?
We design projects to meet ISO standards from the start, build the required MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification) framework, and coordinate third-party validation until certification is achieved.
Which standards and frameworks do you align with?
GreenMines follows international ISO standards (such as ISO 14064 and related guidelines), ensuring scientific rigor, transparency, and global recognition.
What scale of project is suitable for certification?
We work with projects of many sizes, from small pilots with measurable potential to large-scale infrastructure or ecosystem initiatives. The critical requirement is reliable data and alignment with sustainability goals.
What information do I need before starting?
We typically require site details, baseline emissions data, existing monitoring systems, and any past audits. We provide a structured checklist to simplify preparation.
Can GreenMines help connect projects to funding?
Yes. Certified projects are connected to impact investors, climate funds, and blended finance opportunities, helping you secure long-term growth.
How do you ensure projects deliver real community benefits?
We embed social impact and benefit-sharing mechanisms into project design, ensuring that communities gain directly from environmental outcomes.
Do you operate in specific regions only?
No. GreenMines supports projects globally, working with local experts and partners to ensure compliance, cultural alignment, and ground-level impact.
What’s the first step to working with GreenMines?
Start with a Project Viability Check. By sharing a few details, we can quickly confirm eligibility, estimated timelines, and potential certification pathways.
Why is MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification) important in carbon projects?
MRV ensures accuracy, transparency, and credibility, making credits trusted by investors, regulators, and buyers. Without MRV, claims risk being seen as “greenwashing.”
How can a developer, NGO, or community start a project with GreenMines?
Submit your concept through our Contact us form. We assess feasibility, outline certification and funding pathways, and support projects at any stage.
How do you ensure transparency and avoid “greenwashing”?
We follow strict ISO MRV standards, use accredited third-party verifiers, and make every credit traceable on public registries with open metrics and SDG mapping.
How do carbon projects contribute to the UN SDGs beyond climate action?
They often deliver co-benefits such as cleaner air, jobs, gender equity, improved health, and community resilience—helping advance multiple SDGs simultaneously
How do you help projects connect with investors or buyers for their credits?
We maintain a growing network of impact investors, carbon credit buyers, and sustainability funds. Once projects are certified or near-certification, we help position them with the right partners by preparing investment decks, impact metrics, and verified documentation that aligns with buyer expectations.
How does GreenMines verify the social and community impact of a project?
Beyond carbon data, we measure co-benefits such as job creation, improved livelihoods, biodiversity protection, and community resilience. This is done through stakeholder engagement, household surveys, and alignment with UN SDG indicators. Verified social impact increases both credibility and the financial value of project outcomes.
What is the minimum project size (land area, budget, or emissions avoided)?
We work with projects of various sizes. Typically, a minimum of 50 hectares for land-based initiatives (like reforestation or agroforestry) or projects that can demonstrate at least 5,000 tonnes of CO₂e reduction potential over their lifetime is recommended. Larger-scale projects (>10,000 hectares or >100,000 tonnes CO₂e) are well-suited for long-term certification and financing.
What funding models does GreenMines support (grants, blended finance, carbon pre-purchase)?
We support multiple financing pathways depending on the project’s stage:
Grants & early-stage support for pilot projects.
Blended finance models combining public and private investment.
Carbon pre-purchase agreements, where buyers commit to future credits.
Impact investment partnerships for scaling proven models.
Grants & early-stage support for pilot projects.
Blended finance models combining public and private investment.
Carbon pre-purchase agreements, where buyers commit to future credits.
Impact investment partnerships for scaling proven models.
Does GreenMines charge fees, take equity, or work on success-based models?
Our engagement model is flexible. In most cases, GreenMines works on a success-based fee structure tied to project milestones (such as certification or credit issuance). Depending on the partnership, we may also explore equity stakes in projects or revenue-sharing agreements for long-term collaborations.
What role does technology play in carbon certification?
Emerging tools like IoT sensors, satellite imagery, and AI improve accuracy, lower costs, and speed up certification timelines.
Are carbon credits permanent?
Permanence depends on the project type. Robust monitoring, third-party verification, and buffer mechanisms ensure long-term impact and minimize reversal risk.