84% of carbon credits have no impact.
We help you find the 16% that do.

Carbon credits are a powerful tool in the fight against climate change - when done right. Our 600+ datapoint AI Quality Framework eliminates low-quality projects and greenwashing while maximising climate impact.

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German companies unknowingly spent over €100M on low-impact climate projects.

68% of DAX40 companies bought carbon credits that failed to deliver real impact. Many of these companies have already faced greenwashing accusations. For the rest, it’s only a matter of time.

At Senken, we believe carbon credits themselves are not the problem — it is the low-quality ones. With robust data and transparent reporting, true high-integrity credits can still deliver real emissions reductions and removals and help the world reach net zero.

Sources: Max Planck Institute Study and Senken's internal analysis.

Meet Senken’s Quality Framework — the highest standard on the market.

While many providers claim to do “due diligence,” few can match our 600+ data point checks, or our commitment to transparent reporting and future-proof compliance.

Data Points

Minimal checks

Often rely on outdated spreadsheets and sparse data.

600+ metrics

AI-driven and updated frequently with the latest research.

Greenwashing Risks

Multiple accusations

Overcredited projects and questionable track records.

Zero tolerance

<5% acceptance rate with a “Better Safe than Sorry” policy.

Compliance

Reactive fixes

Often non-compliant, leading to re-purchases when rules tighten.

Proactive compliance

Always aligned with ICVCM, CSRD, and ready for future standards.

Methodologies

Outdated approaches

Frequently rely on questionable or soon-to-be disqualified methodologies.

Science-based

Avoids soon-to-be invalidated methods (e.g., outdated cookstoves, renewable energy).

Beyond Carbon

Carbon-only focus

Minimal attention to broader social or environmental benefits.

Social impact

Measures community, biodiversity, and other co-benefits of each project.

How Senken guarantees quality: a five-stage verification process.

Basic Project Details

31 data points

We confirm a project’s registry, methodology, location, and foundational documentation. Any red flags here end the conversation before it starts — ensuring only legitimate projects enter our pipeline.

Carbon Impact

350 data points

We dig into additionality: What would have happened if the the project didn't take place? Our AI models cross-reference historical data and geospatial imagery to confirm the project’s baseline and measure real gains. We also test for Leakage (shifting emissions elsewhere) and Permanence (the project’s ability to withstand disruptions like wildfires or political instability).

Beyond Carbon

105 data points

True climate solutions do more than cut carbon. We review how the project affects local water sources, soil health, biodiversity, and community livelihoods. If it helps achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), so much the better.

Reporting Process

90 data points

This stage checks whether data collection is transparent, ongoing, and verifiable — often with third-party digital MRV (Measuring, Reporting, and Verification) tools. Regular updates prove the project’s impact isn’t just a one-time claim.

Compliance & Reputation

78 data points

Even a technically sound project can tarnish your brand if it’s accused of wrongdoing. We verify alignment with the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles, check for compliance with European CSRD mandates and comb through public records and press coverage to catch any potential corruption, compliance violations, or emerging controversies.