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Very high integrity as a seed, discipline as the care it requires
Very high integrity as a seed, discipline as the care it requires
iTeraka is built on the conviction that environmental and social value only exists if it is credible, durable and fairly governed. We take a long-term view and deliberately design our projects to remain best in class over time, not only at the point of certification.
Our programmes, including TERAKA, follow internationally recognised frameworks for carbon, biodiversity and social integrity, and are subject to independent audits, validation processes and external due diligence. These reviews go beyond technical compliance, examining governance, land tenure safeguards, community engagement and long-term risk management.
For iTeraka, audits and due diligence are tools for alignment — between science and practice, local communities and investors, ambition and responsibility. They help ensure that the value created on the ground remains real, measurable and resilient for decades.
When designing our projects, we strive to meet the highest quality standards
Permanence & Additionality
Permanence & Additionality
Permanence risks addressed robustly in project design
Seeking compatibility and expandability potential of projects to methodologies and technologies that allows permanent storage of carbon
Evaluation of the net results of the intervention based on conservative approaches and robust baselines and methodologies
Use of technologies to measure impact
Third Party Auditing
Third Party Auditing
Robust Quantification of GHG Removals
VCS & CCB certification
Selection of auditors (VVBs) based on quality attributes of their portfolio of validated and verified PDDs
Additional independent grading and rating assessments (ex. Calyx, BeZero, Sylvera or Xilva)
Strong Co-Benefits
Well-being, income, and livelihoods of local communities
Economic and cultural value of land
Natural habitat and biodiversity
Landscape resilience and adaptation
Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Inclusive & Effective Governance
Inclusive & Effective Governance
Consultation and integration of stakeholders & FPIC
Self-determination of local communities
Gender equality in groups’ governance
Transparency of benefits sharing
No land acquisition: full respect of land tenure and customary rights
Due diligence of Partners
Due diligence of Partners
Selection of partners, clients and investors based on impacts, reputational risks and best practices like:
Internal carbon reductions in all scopes aligned with recognized standards (SBTi, ICVCM, CCP)
Proper use of claims in carbon offsets aligned with recognized standards (VCMi)
Demand side integrity policy
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