The project has been developed to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, improve local environmental conditions, and supply clean energy and related sustainability benefits. It issues carbon credits labelled under the Core Carbon Principles (CCP) label, in alignment with the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) requirements, ensuring high environmental integrity and adherence to international assessment standards. Landfill gas is extracted through a system of wells, pipelines, and blowers operating under negative pressure. After treatment, methane-rich gas is used in Jenbacher engines for electricity generation, while excess gas is combusted in an enclosed flare to prevent uncontrolled emissions. Operations began in January 2022 with a 3.002 MWe installed capacity and will reach 4.415 MWe following the commissioning of the third engine. By utilizing biogenic methane without auxiliary fuels, the project delivers both climate and operational efficiency gains. The project applies ACM0001 (v19.0) under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), and all monitoring data—including gas flow, methane concentration, and electricity generation—are continuously recorded and verified by accredited independent auditors. Türkiye does not mandate methane capture at landfills, and the investment would not be economically viable without carbon finance. Implementing LFG-to-power systems beyond common practice demonstrates clear financial and regulatory additionality, while methane destruction eliminates any permanence risks. The project also delivers wider social and environmental benefits by improving air quality, reducing odor and fire hazards, and supporting employment for trained operators. By supplying renewable electricity to the grid, it reduces fossil fuel imports and supports a more sustainable regional energy mix. Annual emission reductions are estimated at 68,125 tCO₂e, with higher volumes expected as full operational capacity is reached. Over its initial seven-year crediting period, reductions total approximately 476,875 tCO₂e, and over a 21-year renewable lifetime the project is expected to avoid well over half a million tonnes of emissions. The project contributes significantly to three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 7: The project transforms a previously unmanaged landfill into a biogas-to-energy facility, providing a clean and efficient solution for waste management. It also supplies renewable energy to the grid, reducing dependency on fossil fuels. By utilizing methane in engine, total of 27,777 MWh renewable energy has been generated during the monitoring period. SDG 8: By creating employment opportunities for the management, operation, and maintenance of the landfill and energy systems, the project supports local job creation. Additionally, by reducing Türkiye’s energy dependency, it contributes to the nation's economic growth. During the monitoring period, total of 22 workers has been employed in this monitoring period. SDG 13: The project will mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by capturing and utilizing methane, a potent GHG that contributes significantly to climate change. It is projected that the project will achieve an average annual emission reduction of approximately 68,125 tCO2eq. 186,998 tCO2eq emission reduction has been provided during the monitoring period.   DisclaimerThis Project is labelled with the ICVCM CCP Logo. This indicates that the issuing carbon-crediting program and applicable methodology have been assessed and approved as being in adherence to the CCP Assessment Framework such that the carbon credits may be labelled as CCP-labelled carbon credits.

The Gezin Solar Power Plant is located in the Maden district of Küçükova village, within the eastern province of Elazığ, Türkiye. Despite its modest scale, this project makes a meaningful contribution to the clean energy transition by utilizing the region’s abundant solar resources in the most efficient way possible. Through the installation of high-performance photovoltaic technology, the plant generates approximately 6,963 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable electricity each year. This clean energy directly displaces electricity from the national grid, which is predominantly powered by fossil fuel sources such as coal and natural gas. By replacing carbon-intensive grid electricity with solar power, the project not only contributes to Türkiye’s renewable energy goals but also plays an active role in mitigating the global climate crisis. On an annual basis, the Gezin SPP avoids the release of approximately 3,952 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) into the atmosphere—emissions that would otherwise result from conventional electricity generation. Each carbon credit issued under this project represents a verified and permanent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. While small in capacity, the Gezin SPP holds a unique distinction: it is the smallest project ever registered under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). This makes it a powerful symbol of how even the most compact climate solutions can create measurable, lasting impact. By supporting this project, you are not only helping to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in underserved regions but also endorsing the idea that no action is too small when it comes to fighting climate change.

The Ödemiş Integrated Solid Waste Management Plant (Ödemiş ISWMP) is a crucial part of the İzmir Integrated Waste Management Plan, which was initiated by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality in 2018 to address the pressing issue of municipal solid waste management across seven districts. Prior to the implementation of this project, municipal solid waste was merely collected and disposed of in landfills, leading to uncontrolled methane emissions which is a significant contributor to climate change. The Ödemiş ISWMP uses advanced technologies that transform waste into valuable resources. The project includes mechanical and thermal treatment processes that produce Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), as well as anaerobic digestion with biogas recovery. Non-recyclable, combustible waste is converted into RDF, which is used as a substitute for fossil fuels in cement factories. The facility incorporates Material Recovery Facility that separates recyclable materials from the waste stream, ensuring high recovery rates. Organic waste, including animal manure, is processed through anaerobic digestion, producing biogas that is then converted into electricity and heat in a cogeneration unit. The Ödemiş ISWMP processes approximately 800 tons of waste daily. The project makes significant contributions to five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In alignment with SDG 7, the project generates approximately 152,100 MWh of electricity annually by converting waste into renewable energy, thereby reducing dependence on fossil fuels and supporting Türkiye’s transition to a more sustainable energy mix. The project also supports SDG 8 by creating over 200 jobs, with more than 65 positions filled by women. By emphasizing local hiring and providing annual training to its employees, the project fosters skill development and contributes to economic growth and a significant decrease in unemployment in the region. Furthermore, the Ödemiş ISWMP contributes to SDG 9 by employing advanced technologies such as fully automated waste sorting systems and high-efficiency biogas digesters. The project also aligns with SDG 12 by playing a critical role in Türkiye's Zero Waste initiative. Through its circular approach to waste management, the Ödemiş ISWMP transforms organic waste into energy and valuable by-products like organic fertilizer, significantly reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills. Moreover, the project is a major contributor to SDG 13, as it captures and converts methane from waste into energy, thereby preventing significant greenhouse gas emissions. The project is estimated to reduce emissions by 191,383 tCO2e annually, totaling up to 1,339,679 tCO2e over the 7-year crediting period. 

Karacabey Wind Power Plant consists of 12 wind turbines each with a 2.5 MW capacity making the the total capacity of 33 MWm. Located in Bursa-Turkey, the project produces 101,900 MWh per year to the Turkish national grid. The electricity produced by project activity results in an emission reduction of 56.264 tCO2e per year. In addition to the CO2e, the project will reduce SOx and NOx emissions which arise from electricity generation from mainly coal power plants. Under the scope of SDG4, a training was given to Karacabey Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School Students. The thematic coverage of the training included the following items:• Working principles of turbines,• Electricity generation,• Explanatory information about cubicles, panels and kiosks and modular cells

The Midilli Hydropower Plant, Turkey, is a run-of-river hydropower project located in Amasya province Center district and Kızılkışlacık village in Türkiye and has 32.55 MWe installed capacity. It utilizes the water head on the Yeşilırmak River to generate and supply electricity from clean and renewable resources. Midilli HPP produces GHG emission free, clean electricity, which is fed into the national Turkish grid. The electricity supplied to the national grid is mainly dominated by thermal power plants in existing situation. Midilli HPP displaces power generation by thermal power plants, which leads to savings in fuel combustion and thus to the reduction of GHG emissions. The electricity produced by project activity will produce 124,050 MWh electricity per year and result in an emission reduction of 57,308 tons of CO2e/year. The project contributes significantly to three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy The project utilizes hydropower as a renewable energy source, reducing dependency on fossil fuels. In alignment with SDG 7, the project generates approximately 124,050 MWh of electricity annually by converting waste into renewable energy, thereby reducing dependence on fossil fuels and supporting Türkiye’s transition to a more sustainable energy mix. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth The project has created 14 new jobs, which contribute to the local economy and offer valuable training opportunities that would not have existed without it. The project promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all and contributes to the decrease in the unemployment rate. Therefore, it would not be possible to contribute to the project region's economy and the people's education without the project. SDG 13: Climate Action The project produces clean renewable energy by diminishing CO2 emissions. It is estimated to achieve an annual reduction of 57,308 tCO2e, playing a vital role in mitigating climate change. The total emission reduction by the project activity is estimated to be 573,080 tons of CO2e.      

The set capacity of Arca HEPP is 16.35 MWe, with 3 turbines of 5.45 MWe each. Located in Trabzon, Turkey the project produces 58,174 MWh pf electricity per year to the Turkish national grid. The electricity produced by project activity results in an emission reduction of 31,405 tonnes of CO2e per year. The project has been producing clean energy since 2012, and contributes to local employment as well as the sustainable energy industry. The team of EOS Climate & Energy have 13 years of experience in climate change and voluntary carbon market and 17 years of expertise in renewable energy market. EOS Climate & Energy has vast knowledge on energy and climate change policies, sectoral emissions, and MRV systems. EOS Climate & Energy provides emission reduction consultancy services for wind, hydro, geothermal, landfill gas to electricity, and energy efficiency projects. Up to now, the team of EOS Climate & Energy has developed more than 100 Gold Standard, VCS and Social Carbon projects in voluntary carbon market.