Solutions
Carbon credit consulting: buyers, clients and finance
iCarbonTech is a carbon market consultancy. We find buyers for carbon credit sellers, clients for carbon companies and credible projects for buyers. We also prepare projects, exporters and governments in developing countries for the carbon market, from project registration and Article 6 to CBAM reporting and Islamic finance.
For carbon market companies
Carbon credit buyer sourcing
Best for Project developers, carbon credit sellers and traders
Many credible projects struggle to find buyers, and offtake agreements take months to close. We identify qualified buyers for Verra, Gold Standard and Article 6 credits among corporates, airlines, traders, funds and governments in the GCC, Europe and Asia, and we prepare sellers for buyer due diligence.
- Buyer mapping by standard, project type, vintage and price
- Sales documentation and a buyer-ready data room
- Introductions to corporate, CORSIA and government buyers
- Support through negotiation and the offtake agreement
Client acquisition for carbon companies
Best for Carbon software, dMRV, rating, registry, exchange and trading firms
We help carbon market companies win clients in the GCC, Türkiye and Africa. We identify the project developers, banks, exporters, corporates and public institutions that need your services, run targeted outreach and arrange meetings, so you can enter new markets without a local office.
- Target client lists and outreach campaigns
- Meetings with developers, banks, exchanges and regulators
- Local partner and distributor search
- Business development on a monthly retainer
Project sourcing for carbon credit buyers
Best for Corporate buyers, traders, funds and Article 6 buyer programmes
Buyers need credible projects, and buyer governments need supply of Article 6 credits (ITMOs). We source and screen projects in Africa, Türkiye and the wider Global South that meet your quality, volume and price requirements, including projects eligible for Article 6 and CORSIA.
- Project pipelines matched to your criteria
- Initial screening of integrity, ownership and authorisation
- Support for tenders and calls for proposals
- Introductions to developers and local partners
For projects, exporters and governments in developing countries
Investment readiness and project finance
Best for Carbon project owners and developers in Africa and other developing markets
Many strong projects never reach investors because they are not structured the way investors require. We prepare projects for buyers and financiers, from feasibility to a full data room, and connect them with offtake-backed finance, impact investors and Islamic capital.
- Feasibility review and project idea note (PIN)
- Financial model, data room and investor presentation
- Land rights, community engagement and benefit-sharing readiness
- Introductions to offtakers, funds and development finance institutions
Verra, Gold Standard and Article 6 project registration
Best for Owners of renewable energy, nature-based, cookstove and other carbon projects
We assess whether your project can generate carbon credits, select the methodology and manage registration under Verra (VCS), Gold Standard or the Article 6.4 Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism. We coordinate consultants, validation and verification bodies and the registry, and support host-country authorisation.
- Eligibility and additionality screening
- Methodology selection and project documentation
- Coordination of validation, verification and credit issuance
- Letters of Authorisation and corresponding adjustments
Article 6 advisory for governments
Best for Ministries, carbon market authorities and public institutions
Many countries are still building the systems they need to trade under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. We help governments design national strategies, authorisation rules and registries, and connect them with buyer countries and international programmes.
- National Article 6 strategy and authorisation criteria
- Registry, MRV and fee structure design
- Engagement with buyer countries and their tenders
- Training and briefings for public officials
Emissions data, digital MRV and carbon technology
Best for Project developers, exporters, governments and verification bodies
Credible emissions data is now essential to sell carbon credits and to meet EU CBAM reporting, where exporters without verified data face higher default values. We help clients measure and report emissions, select digital MRV, registry and carbon accounting tools, and connect technology providers with the organisations that need them.
- Emissions measurement and reporting plans, including CBAM data for exporters
- Technology needs assessment and vendor comparison
- Integration with national MRV and Article 6 reporting
- Introductions to trusted technology partners and accredited verifiers
Islamic finance and research
Islamic carbon finance and green sukuk
Best for Islamic banks, sukuk investors and project developers
Islamic finance is a trillion-dollar market and an underused source of climate finance. We design Shariah-compliant structures that connect carbon projects with Islamic capital, including carbon-linked and green sukuk.
- Carbon-linked and green sukuk structures
- Shariah-compliant offtake and pre-financing
- Investor briefings for GCC and OIC markets
Carbon market research and intelligence
Best for Companies, investors and public institutions
We publish research on carbon markets in Türkiye, the GCC, the EU and Africa, and prepare custom studies for clients who need a specific answer.
- Custom market studies and buyer surveys
- Policy briefs on emissions trading, CBAM and Article 6
- Free briefings and our carbon markets newsletter
Markets we cover
One corridor: carbon projects and exporters in Türkiye and Africa, buyers and capital in the GCC and Europe.
Türkiye
Project supply and a new carbon market
Türkiye launched its national emissions trading system in 2026 under its Climate Law. As a major supplier of steel and cement to the EU, its exporters also face CBAM costs. It has a long record of Gold Standard and Verra projects in wind, hydro and solar.
Who we work with here
- Project owners with registered or pipeline credits looking for buyers
- Exporters preparing for EU CBAM costs and reporting
- Companies getting ready for the national ETS
Our latest on Türkiye
GCC
Buyers, capital and Article 6 deals
Gulf corporates and state-linked entities have net-zero targets and growing demand for high-quality credits. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are building regional carbon platforms, and Islamic capital is looking for Shariah-compliant climate assets.
Who we work with here
- Corporate and sovereign-linked buyers of carbon credits
- Article 6 cooperation and ITMO purchases
- Shariah-compliant carbon finance, including carbon-linked Sukuk
Our latest on GCC
European Union
The reference compliance market
The EU Emissions Trading System sets the global benchmark carbon price, and CBAM extends that price to imports. European traders, funds and companies with climate commitments remain the most active buyers of voluntary carbon credits.
Who we work with here
- Traders, funds and corporate buyers of voluntary credits
- CBAM exposure for suppliers in Türkiye, the GCC and Africa
- Market entry for European carbon companies into our regions
Our latest on European Union
Africa
Project supply and Article 6 deals
Africa hosts a fast-growing share of new carbon projects, from clean cooking and nature-based removals to renewable energy. Many African governments have signed Article 6 agreements and are building registries and authorisation systems.
Who we work with here
- Project developers seeking offtake and pre-financing
- Governments building Article 6 systems and registries
- Connections to GCC and European buyers
Our latest on Africa
Frequently asked questions
How can I sell my carbon credits?
Send us the standard, project type, vintage and volume of your credits. We check whether they match current buyer demand, prepare a sales document and introduce you to qualified buyers. We reply within two working days.
Which carbon credits do buyers want in 2026?
Buyers prefer credits with a high independent rating or the ICVCM CCP label, recent vintages and clear evidence of delivery. Credits authorised under Article 6 or eligible for CORSIA attract a higher price.
My carbon company wants to enter the Gulf or Africa. How do you help?
We build a target client list, run the outreach and arrange meetings with buyers, developers, banks and regulators. You gain local market access without opening an office.
How do I get finance for an early-stage carbon project?
Investors fund projects that are well structured and have a committed buyer. We prepare your feasibility work, data room and financial model, and connect you with offtakers and financiers who invest at your stage.
What is Article 6 and why does it matter?
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement allows countries to trade emission reductions. Credits with a host-country Letter of Authorisation and a corresponding adjustment can count toward national targets and CORSIA, which widens the buyer base and supports higher prices.
Are carbon credits Shariah-compliant?
Leading Shariah boards, including the Shariah Committee of Bursa Malaysia, recognise carbon credits as Shariah-compliant assets. This allows Islamic banks and investors to buy carbon credits and finance carbon projects.
Have credits to sell, a project to finance or credits to buy?
Tell us what you have or what you need. We will reply within two working days with whether we can help and how.