BioLite Carbon Credits Program

High Quality Carbon Credits

Generated by BioLite’s clean cookstoves

BioLite is an energy company that designs breakthrough products to cook, charge and light your life off-grid.

Stoves that burn clean and cook more efficiently

Over 3 billion people still cook over smokey, open fires. BioLite stoves help address the climate and health implications created by these fires.

CO2 Reduction

Open fires release significant amounts of CO2 and produce a staggering 25% of global black carbon emissions. This is more than all the world’s cars and trucks combined

Our stoves reduce emissions and particulate matter by up to 78%.

Health

Open fire cooking causes over 4 million deaths per year. Conditions like heart disease and COPD are directly linked to the toxic smoke inhaled by the billions of people still cooking over biomass fires.

Our stoves reduce emissions and particulate matter by up to 78%.

Financial

Families spend disproportionately large amounts of time and income collecting wood and paying for kerosene.

A family can save $173 saved on fuel by replacing traditional cooking methods with BioLite Stoves. For customers living at or below the Poverty Line, this annual savings represents 15% of their income going back into their pocket.

Stoves that burn clean and cook more efficiently

Solar lighting for longer days

Over 1 billion people still use kerosene for lighting. Our products allow for more income and better eduction, while also providing comfort and security.

Finances

Families spend disproportionately large amounts of income paying for kerosene for lighting.

Our SolarHome systems and solar lanterns require no fuel which leads to a significant savings over time.

Livelihoods

With limited resources for illumination, hours for family, study, and work are cut short when the sun goes down.

Integrated SolarHome systems collect power from the sun during the day and extend productive hours into the evening. Students have more time to study, adults have more time for housework or running a small business.

Safety

Our SolarHome systems are equipped with motion-sensing lights, helping add visiblity and piece-of-mind to homes.

562,326

stoves distributed

8,570,927

tons of CO₂ offset by clean cookstoves

11

countries in Africa

Why Our Stoves For Crediting

Saves money on fuel

Use 70% less charcoal or wood compared to traditional cookstove

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Lasts for over 5 years

High-quality materials and construction makes it durable

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Cooks food faster and more evenly

A large 28/30cm cast iron cooktop and concentrated flame

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Safe and easy to use

90% less smoke, an enclosed flame, rubber handles, easy to clean, cool exterior

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Active Carbon Programs

We’ve partnered with distributors across Africa to build carbon programs. Currently we’re in 11 countries. Read more about a few of the programs

1. HomeStove In Kenya

BioLite HomeStove in Kenya Project - GS ID: 11192, 11195
Standard: Gold Standard
Country: Kenya
Current status: Validated & verified
Methodology: AMS-II.G
Crediting period: 2018-2023
Current spot vintage: 2022
Main stove(s): HomeStove
Using robust and trusted third party data sources fNRB values for realistic baselines, effective monitoring – BioLite minimises market distortion

2. Charcoal Stoves in Kenya

Charcoal Stoves in Kenya GS ID: PoA 11191
Standard: Gold Standard
Country: Kenya
Current status: Validated & verified
Methodology: AMS-II.G (next verification will be from TPDDTEC V4.0)
Crediting period: 2019-2024
Current spot vintage: 2022
Main stove(s): JikoMalkia, JikoSafi, JikoBora, JikoFresh, MamaYao
Art. 6 readiness: MoU process ongoing with Kenya DNA
CORSIA eligibility: Anticipated upon CA
Using robust and trusted third party data sources fNRB values for realistic baselines, effective monitoring – BioLite minimises market distortion

3. Improved Stove Programme Uganda

BioLite Improved Stove Programme Uganda - GS ID: 6344
Standard: Gold Standard
Country: Uganda
Current status: Validated & verified
Methodology: GS TPDDTEC v1.
Crediting period: 2017-2024
Current spot vintage(s): 2022, 2023
Main stove(s): JikoBora, JikoFresh, JikoMalkia
Using robust and trusted third party data sources fNRB values for realistic baselines, effective monitoring – BioLite minimises market distortion

4. BioLite Africa Improved Stove Program - VCS 4151

Standard(s): VCS + SD VISta
Project design: Grouped project in Sub Saharan Africa
Countries: Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, DRC, Madagascar
Current status: Validated
First Crediting period: 01/06/2022 - 31/05/2029
First verification and issuance: Mid-2025
Stove(s): JikoMalkia (Charcoal), MamaYao (Charcoal), JikoFresh (Charcoal), Dura (Firewood), JikoSafi (Charcoal)
Market-based approach for minimising market distortion
BioLite uses robust and trusted third-party data sources for fNRB values for conservative and realistic baselines

5. BioLite Africa Improved Stove Program - PA-1: Rwanda

Grouped under VCS 4151
Project Area: All regions of Rwanda
Classification: Least Developed Country / LDC
Standard(s): VCS + SD VISta
Project status: Validated
Crediting period: 01/06/2022 - 31/05/2029
First verification: Mid-2025
First vintage(s): 2022, 2023, 2024
Main stove(s): JikoBora, MamaYao
Art. 6 readiness: Letter of Approval received from Rwanda DNA
CORSIA eligibility: Anticipated upon CA + full transition to VM0050 (2026)

6. BioLite Africa Improved Stove Program - PA-3: Nigeria

Grouped under VCS 4151
Project Area: All regions of Nigeria
Standard(s): VCS + SD VISta
Project status: Validated
Crediting period: 01/06/2022 - 31/05/2029
First verification: Mid-2025
First vintage(s): 2022, 2023, 2024
Main stove(s): MamaYao
Art. 6 readiness: BioLite has received Letter of No Objection from Nigeria DNA - LoA in progress
CORSIA eligibility: Anticipated upon CA + full transition to VM0050 (2026)

7. BioLite Africa Improved Stove Program - PA-6: Senegal

Grouped under VCS 4151
Project Area: All regions of Senegal
Classification: Least Developed Country / LDC
Standard(s): VCS + SD VISta
Project status: Validated
Crediting period: 01/06/2022 - 31/05/2029
First verification: Mid-2025
First vintage(s): 2022, 2023, 2024
Main stove(s): JikoMalkia, JikoFresh
Art. 6 readiness: BioLite has received No Objection Letter from Senegal DNA – LoA in progress
CORSIA eligibility: Anticipated upon CA + full transition to VM0050 (2026)

8. BioLite Africa Improved Stove Program - PA-9: Zambia

Grouped under VCS 4151
Project Area: All regions of Zambia
Classification: Least Developed Country / LDC
Standard(s): VCS + SD VISta
Project status: Validated
Crediting period: 01/06/2022 - 31/05/2029
First verification: Mid-2025
First vintage(s): 2022, 2023, 2024
Main stoves: JikoMalkia, MamaYao
Art. 6 readiness: Letter of No Objection from Senegal DNA – LoA in progress
CORSIA eligibility: Anticipated upon CA + full transition to VM0050 (2026)