Charismatic Carbon Credits
with biodiversity and community regeneration built in
The new South Bunloit wood – native species saplings each protected by white woolly biomats, and a deer fence visible to the left.
Removal and avoidance credits from South Bunloit, backed by rigorous science, transparent monitoring, and insured by DUAL.
Highlands Rewilding's independently verified charismatic carbon projects go beyond simply maximising the amount of carbon sequestered by a single piece of land. We actively improve biodiversity and positive impacts for local communities. Backed by rigorous science and transparent monitoring and assessment, these are trustable removal credits on high integrity Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code registers. We are currently in both codes' pilot for officially bundling in biodiversity.
Credits are evidenced by data and rich films and stories, assuring your customers, teams and investors of the impact of ecological and social transformation.
Blue carbon opportunities are in development
The start of the woodland creation activities
The aims of the peatland restoration project
We have carbon credits to suit a wide range of clients, and stories to go with them: of nature restored, and of the lives enhanced of those who live within it and around it.
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Recognised and aligned
Highlands Rewilding is the second TNFD adopter in Scotland, and the project aligns with ICVCM's Core Carbon Principles.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The two projects
CARBON REMOVAL
Highlands Rewilding Carbon Removal Credits from South Bunloit New Wood
With biodiversity and community co-benefits.
in development
Insured by DUAL
Validated: From October 2026.
CARBON AVOIDANCE
Highlands Rewilding Carbon Avoidance Credits from South Bunloit Peatland Restoration
With biodiversity and community co-benefits.
in development
Insured by DUAL
Validated: From January 2027.
Theory of change
The projects' existing co-benefits beyond carbon
Bundling biodiversity into the codes
Highlands Rewilding (HRL)'s South Bunloit new Wood is part of the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code's Biodiversity Crediting pilot project to see which measurement methods would best enable biodiversity to be bundled. We have been working with both Code teams, developing measurement, reporting and verification methods (MRV).
Market Infrastructure Project, FIRNS round 4
Research at the forefront of MRV
Our research and reporting sit at the forefront of MRV innovation, supported by transparent communications and peer-reviewed publications.
People and shared decision making
Highlands Rewilding hosts volunteering and school visits, walks and talks, and mindfulness activities. We share decision-making through Community Advisory Boards, piloting emerging community inclusion standards for a just transition and to support the UN's SDGs.
Climate resilience and local prosperity
Rewilding offers multiple climate risk-related and social benefits to local communities to help them thrive. From more diverse, wilder landscapes which are less prone to fires and floods, to nature-based economies which support local sustainable green jobs, in and beyond our own estate teams, in regenerative agriculture, eco-tourism and sustainable local food production. We have a planning application for affordable, carbon neutral, renewable energy powered highly efficient Passiv Haus standard timber homes at Bunloit.
Community Joint Ventures
HRL adds social value by co-developing multiple Community Joint Venture (CJV) projects: new businesses or not-for-profit enterprises using the nature assets from the restoration projects, working with local entrepreneurs. This enables local communities to benefit economically from our nature restoration. CJVs range from a health and wellbeing focussed mindfulness group, community market gardens, foraging and e-bike tours, to wild venison larders, tree nurseries, woodwork from forest products enabled by local sawmills, and more.
Charismatic Carbon: the story your credits tell
We specialise in crafting compelling, authentic and research-led stories of nature restoration, creating high-quality multi-media content led by the people working on the land. Our emphasis on quality, integrity and transparency strengthens stakeholder trust, demonstrates impact, and supports the commercial value of your Charismatic Carbon investments. We highlight both environmental and social benefits from projects, ensuring a focus on co-benefits from nature-based solutions.
Insured by DUAL
In 2025, Highlands Rewilding partnered with DUAL, the MGA arm of Howden Group to create a step change in the nascent natural capital market, becoming the first holder of a pioneering insurance product. This insurance covers the risk of any physical losses in the project lifecycle, covering any costs of restoring habitat to its pre-loss state. Additional contractual liability risk of losing credits from those projects can be covered at additional cost if restoration is a non-viable route.
Carbon Credit enquiries
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