The Balance Unit is a unique metric developed to combine carbon absorption with biodiversity creation and socio-economic well-being, creating a more comprehensive and reliable measure of environmental impact and direct benefits for local people.

This approach transforms the traditional carbon finance model by requiring long-term ecosystem and community benefits, ensuring that projects support principles across the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Balance Unit is built on three pillars:

• Biodiversity
• Human Rights/Community Economic Benefit
• Climate Change Mitigation