Why we choose to work with the Plan Vivo Standard
Verified Integrity You Can Trust
Every project we support is certified under the Plan Vivo Standard—the longest-standing and most rigorous framework for community-led, nature-based climate solutions. It’s our non-negotiable commitment to quality and the definitive antidote to greenwashing. If you are comparing suppliers, our guide to how to choose high-integrity carbon credits sets out the same checks in the order a buyer can apply them.
| Feature | What It Means | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 60% of funds reach local communities | Fair, transparent benefit-sharing | Real social impact and proof of ethical investment |
| Community-led design | Projects built with local people | Stronger results, lasting change |
| Audited social & biodiversity gains | Verified benefits beyond carbon | Wider ESG value and richer storytelling |
| 20% risk buffer | Built-in insurance against project loss | Confidence your impact endures |
| Independent verification | Third-party audited outcomes | Trusted data for ESG reporting |
| Public registry tracking | Certificates recorded on S&P Global | Full transparency, no double counting |
Unimpeachable Proof: Your Certificate of Impact
Transparency is more than a promise; it’s a process. Every contribution you make is tracked, retired,
and certified.
Publicly Verifiable
Every Plan Vivo Certificate (PVC) is issued, transferred, and permanently retired on the public S&P Global Environmental Registry, providing a robust, auditable record that prevents any possibility of double-counting.
Your Formal Certificate
As a key asset, we provide a formal C Level Certificate detailing your achievement. This document highlights the volume of your contribution and the specific regenerative projects you support, serving as a powerful tool for internal and external communications.
Communicating Your Leadership
Brand Assets & Support
We equip you with the tools to communicate your commitment effectively. As a C Level partner, you receive:
Partner Logos & Icons
A suite of “C Level Partner” logos and project-specific icons for use on your website, in your reporting, and across your communications, visually connecting your brand to the regenerative action you’re funding.
Reporting & Media Support
Clear, accessible documentation for all your corporate reporting needs, from ESG disclosures to B Corp Certification. We also provide direct support and a clear protocol for engaging with media inquiries about the projects you support. Because your reputation matters—and so does ours.
“We trust C Level because they work closely with the people on the ground. It makes our climate strategy feel real as we share stories and impact across the business”
Thea Sherer
VP Sustainability, Springer Nature
Our Partner Stories
Don’t just take our word for it. See how leaders like Springer Nature and Zurich Insurance are building credible, high-impact climate and nature programs in partnership with C Level.