Jute Foundation

Verified Carbon. Avoided Plastic.
Real Income.

The Jute Foundation transforms the jute industry with high integrity environment credits from cradle to grave methodologies, under its flagship FIBER (Framework for Income, Biodiversity & Emissions Reduction) program, aligned with ICVCM and PCQI principles.

5 million
Rural livelihoods
enhances
20%
Buffer Pool
Perfomance
Global First
Jute SOC and
Plastic credits

Built for Integrity.
Made in India. Designed for global markets.

Soil Organic Carbon Focus

Scientifically Defensible & Market-Ready.

Crediting durable SOC enhancement and verified emission reductions only, excluding temporary biomass.

Digital Green Passport

Immutably Tracked. Completely Transparent.

On-chain tracking from farm to credit retirement delivers transparency and eliminates double counting.

ICVCM & PCQI Aligned

Ensuring Global Credibility.

Our independent FIBER Standards align with ICVCM Core Carbon Principles and PCQI’s Plastic Credit Quality Initiative.

Section 8 Governance

Governed for Impact. Not Profit.

An independent non-profit Section 8 company governed with total transparency to advance the climate and the jute industry.

CCTS Phase 2 Ready

Built for Global Compliance

Engineered from day one to integrate seamlessly with India’s CCTS Phase 2, BRSR reporting, and the EU CBAM.

Rigorous Verification

Audit-Ready & Permanently Backed

ISO 14064-3 / 14065 certified third-party VVB auditing combined with a 20% buffer pool ensures absolute credit integrity and risk mitigation.

From Field to Credit
in 6 Steps

01

Farmer & Manufacturer Enrolment

Coded Digital Identity

Stakeholders enrol, receive methodology manuals on key practices, and are issued an on-chain digital identity.

02

Practice Implementation

Data-Driven Lifecycle Tracking

We track field and factory practices using mandated sampling to precisely map lifecycle emissions and environmental benefits.

03

Data Collection

Digital Green Passports

Captures all critical lifecycle data with immutable timestamps and verified field coordinator audits.

04

Independent Verification

Independent Audits

Every project is audited across its lifecycle by registry-accredited VVBs, ensuring compliance and annual verification.

05

Credit Issuance & Sale

Registry Governance

The Registry issues verified credits, governing third-party tokenization and automated sales payouts to maximize value for stakeholders.

06

Credit Retirement

Verifiable On-Chain ESG Compliance

Fulfil compliance and voluntary ESG targets by retiring credits with verifiable, on-chain custody records.

Three Audiences.
One Ecosystem.

FOR FARMERS & MANUFACTURERS
Unlocking New Value In Jute.
  1. Direct Financial Growth
    • Instant Monetization: Quick liquidity and payouts for sustainable practices.
    • Earn More Annually: Boost yearly household income by improving local livelihoods.
    • Performance Rewards: Financial incentives tailored for enhanced farming practices.
  2. Simple Onboarding & Access
    • Farmer-Friendly Registration: An easy, affordable process to get started and start earning.
    • Training & Guidance: Practical support to help farmers adopt and excel at sustainable methods.
  3. Support & Market Access 
    • End-to-End Coordination: Complete data and process management every step of the way.
    • Marketing Leverage: Access higher-value markets and broader buyer networks.
FOR REGULATORS
Engineered For Global Audit Compliance
  1. Domestic Compliance & Integration
    • CCTS Phase 2 Integration: Fully prepared to meet evolving requirements under India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.
    • BRSR Scope 3 Verification: Delivers verified, audit-ready value chain emissions data for corporate compliance.
  1. Global Market Access & Preparedness
    • CBAM Preparedness: Equips exporters with transparent carbon data needed for EU Cross-Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance.
    • International Market Alignment: Built to satisfy global cross-border regulatory and reporting standards.
  1. Integrity & Next-Gen Standards
    • ICVCM Alignment: Adheres to high-integrity Core Carbon Principles for maximum market trust and credibility.
    • Upstream Plastic Avoidance: Operates a world-first plastic avoidance framework aligned with PCQI guidelines.
FOR BUYERS
High-integrity credits with verified impact
  1. High-Integrity & Permanent Credits
    • Durable SOC & Plastic Avoidance: Robust carbon removal and plastic avoidance frameworks with zero risk of greenwashing.
    • 20% Buffer Pool Guarantee: Built-in permanence reserve ensuring long-term credit stability and risk mitigation.
  1. End-to-End Transparency
    • Digital Traceability: Complete, tamper-proof tracking from on-farm origin all the way to final retirement.
    • Verifiable Scope 3 Adjustments: Transparent, audit-ready data to back up corporate emissions reduction claims.
  1. Regulatory & Reporting Alignment
    • CCTS Phase 2 Eligible: Fully compliant with India’s evolving Carbon Credit Trading Scheme requirements.
    • BRSR Compliant: Seamlessly aligns with corporate ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures.

India’s Soil.
India’s Standard.
Global Impact on Plastic Waste.

The FIBER Standards are an independently developed, ICVCM and PCQI aligned methodologies that are governed by The Jute Foundation. It is purpose built for Indian smallholder jute cultivation, integrating with India Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) Phase 2.

The Standards focus exclusively on durable Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) enhancement and proactive Upstream Plastic Avoidance through a scientifically defensible approach and crediting mechanism.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET
DOCUMENT REFERENCETJF-METH-2026-001
PARENT FRAMEWORKICVCM Core Carbon Principles
PCQI Plastic Credit Quality Initiative
QUANTIFICATION BASISSoil Organic Carbon (SOC) + Emissions Reduction
Upstream Plastic Avoidance based on substitution of HDPE, LDPE and Polyproplyne
ADDITIONALITY TESTSRegulatory Surplus
Common Practice Investment
PERMANENCE MECHANISM20% Buffer Pool (non tradeable reserve)
REGULATORY LINKAGEISO 14064-3 and ISO 14065 Accredited + Third party VVB Audits
EFFECTIVE DATEQ4 2026

Join India’s First Jute Carbon Registry

Enrol your jute farm or jute bag. Our coordinators will contact you within 5 working days to begin the onboarding process. Enrolment is completely free.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

  • Free training module
  • Access to digital logbook and templates
  • Project development, Monitoring, and VVB support
  • Additional income

 

Free enrolment  –  No commitment required  –  Our coordinator will contact you within 5 days

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