On June 2, 2026, representatives of Carbonsafe attended the 17th edition of the Credit Risk & Sustainability Conference, organized by ICAP CRIF in Sofia. The event brought together representatives from the financial sector, businesses, rating agencies, and sustainability experts to discuss current challenges related to risk management, ESG regulations, and corporate sustainability. This year’s conference was held under the theme „Sharper Data. Stronger Decisions. Sustainable Growth.“, highlighting the critical role of high-quality data in decision-making amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Key topics
The carbon credit market is entering a new stage of development. While a few years ago the main focus was on increasing the number of climate projects, attention is now increasingly shifting toward the quality of the carbon credits generated and the level of trust they inspire. The reason is simple: not all carbon credits carry the same value. Behind every credit stands a specific project, a particular methodology for measuring results, and a different approach to quantifying climate impact. As
With the development of the voluntary carbon market, carbon project ratings are becoming increasingly important. They are gradually establishing themselves as a tool for assessing the quality, reliability, and actual climate impact of projects, while interest in them continues to grow among investors, buyers, and organizations developing carbon programs. In practice, ratings represent an independent expert assessment of the risk and reliability of carbon credits. They do not replace certification and verification but instead provide an additional perspective on the extent
Carbon farming is increasingly establishing itself as a sustainable model that combines improved soil health with opportunities for additional income for farmers. However, as interest in these practices grows, a key question naturally arises: how reliable is the process of generating carbon credits, and how can we be sure that the results are real and verifiable? The answer lies in a clearly structured and traceable process that begins directly in the field. Soil sampling is the first and one of the
Carbon farming in Europe is gradually moving from the stage of regulations and concepts toward the real implementation of practices on the ground. Following the establishment of the European framework for the certification of carbon removals and carbon farming, the focus is increasingly shifting to how these mechanisms will function in practice and what value they will create for farmers. This transition marks an important shift – from policies to action. Carbon farming is emerging as a tool that connects sustainable
Two large-scale carbon farming projects are being launched in Bulgaria, covering both Northern and Southern regions of the country. The initiative aims to transform agricultural land into a long-term mechanism for carbon capture and storage, while creating new income opportunities for farmers through carbon credits. The projects focus on the implementation of regenerative agricultural practices that not only contribute to reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but also improve soil health, farm resilience, and overall economic performance. With a 40-year crediting period
Carbonsafe took part in the 3rd European Carbon Farming Summit, held in Padua, Italy – one of the leading European events dedicated to the development of carbon farming, innovations in monitoring, and the future of carbon markets. The forum brought together representatives from business, academia, and institutions working towards building sustainable and reliable solutions in the field of soil carbon and climate policy. As part of the event, Carbonsafe actively participated in the programme, presenting its model during the Innovation Corner
On February 18, 2026, Carbonsafe JSC hosted a specialized seminar in Hall “Bulgaria”, Pavilion 8 at the International Fair Plovdiv. The event brought together farmers – Carbonsafe clients – as well as partners and experts engaged in the development of carbon farming and the voluntary carbon market. During the program, the Carbonsafe team presented its two ongoing initiatives – “Carbon Farming Project – Northern Bulgaria” and “Carbon Farming Project – Southern Bulgaria.” The entire project lifecycle was outlined, from registration and
On February 11, 2026, Chavdar Marinov, Executive Director of Carbonsafe, participated as a guest lecturer at the Institute of Agricultural Economics during one of its regular scientific seminars. The event brought together representatives of the academic community, researchers, and experts engaged in developing sustainable economic models in agriculture. During the lecture, the fundamentals of carbon farming were presented, along with its role in the modern economy from both an environmental and financial perspective. Special emphasis was placed on the scientific approach
With the development of carbon projects in agriculture and the growth of the voluntary carbon market, the term offtake—a pre-purchase or offtake agreement—is being used increasingly often. Although originating in the energy sector, this type of agreement is now gaining wider application in carbon credit markets, as it provides clarity and certainty from the early stages of a project. In simple terms, an offtake agreement is a contract under which a buyer commits in advance to purchase future carbon credits under










