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CARBON PROJECT

Improved Cookstoves for Social Impact in Ugandan Communities

Gold Standard · GS447 · Uganda

All projects Open in the registry
Credits issued
11,404,198
tonnes CO₂-equivalent
Credits retired
8,692,792
76% of issued
Remaining
2,711,406
issued and not yet retired
Status
Active
Gold Standard Certified Project

About this project

This inspiring improved cookstove project, developed by Impact Carbon (ImpactCarbon.org), was the first ever cookstove project to earn Gold Standard certification. It’s been a 10-year journey for Impact Carbon and its stove manufacturer partners, from bilateral support for pilot projects, to project scale-up with key partnership, to project maturity and independence – all which have helped create a thriving improved cookstove market in Uganda. Carbon revenues fund 100% of the Program and are used to support Impact Carbon’s manufacturer partners to grow their businesses. Capital investments have been provided for tools and machinery that streamline production and increase the efficiency of the stoves. These investments have been coupled with best-practice guidelines and hands-on technical assistance, which ensure they can meet demand without compromising quality or efficiency. Moreover, the project is now prioritizing demand for improved cookstoves by deploying large-scale radio mass media campaigns to deliver simple and clear messaging around the benefits of purchasing and owning an improved cookstove, mainly around reduced cooking times, lower charcoal usage and significant cost savings (as much as 50% less charcoal needed which can result in over USD$110 of savings per year). Thanks to this project, a nascent market with a handful of manufacturers is evolving into a commercially-sustainable market.For more information on this project, please visit ImpactCarbon.org

The record

Project ID
GS447
Registry
Gold Standard
Type
Cookstoves · Household & Community
Removal or reduction
Reduction
Methodology
—
Developer
Impact Carbon · 115 projects
Country
Uganda
First vintage
2007
Crediting period
2007-04-01 to 2028-03-31
Estimated yearly credits
1,514,834
Scale
Large Scale · Standalone
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 5: Gender Equality · Goal 15: Life On Land · Goal 13: Climate Action · Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption · Goal 1: No Poverty · Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth · Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy · Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Data from
Berkeley VROD v2026-08 + Gold Standard registry

Community involvement

The registry record we hold does not describe the communities involved.

Registry documents (the project design document and validation report) normally cover consultation and benefit-sharing; open the record in the registry to read them.
Sustainable Development Goals claimed: Goal 5: Gender Equality · Goal 15: Life On Land · Goal 13: Climate Action · Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption · Goal 1: No Poverty · Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth · Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy · Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Status and timeline

Registry status
Gold Standard Certified Project (Active)
First credits (vintage)
2007
Crediting period
2007-04-01 to 2028-03-31
Credits issued
11,404,198 (retired 8,692,792)

Credits by vintage year

Issued and retired, tonnes CO₂-equivalent

Location

Project location Location stated by the registry for this project
Coordinates
0.3200, 32.5900
Source
Gold Standard registry (public API)
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Credit totals and status are as compiled in the Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database v2026-08 (CC BY 4.0) and change as the registries update. Please check the registry record before you quote a figure.
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