Carbon Horizon Adds CORSIA-Eligible Credits from DelAgua's Rwanda Cookstove Programme
Carbon Horizon is pleased to share that it has taken delivery of a tranche of Verified Carbon Units from DelAgua's Clean Cooking Grouped Project in Rwanda (VCS4150). The credits are already tagged as CORSIA-eligible and are now available through Carbon Horizon for buyers seeking high-integrity, aviation-compliant supply.
The addition complements the work we announced last month on the DelAgua Clean Cooking Grouped Project in Uganda (VCS4278), and reflects our continued focus on building a portfolio of credits designed to meet the eligibility and integrity requirements of the international aviation market.
About the Project
VCS4150 is DelAgua's clean cooking programme in Rwanda, among the largest projects of its kind anywhere in the world. The programme replaces traditional open-fire cooking, which relies on burning wood and charcoal, with efficient stoves that use substantially less fuel and produce far less smoke.
The project is registered under Verra's VM0050 methodology, the most recent and rigorous standard available for cookstove projects. The programme's integrity has also been independently affirmed: BeZero Carbon, one of the world's leading carbon ratings agencies, has assigned VCS4150 a BBB rating, placing it within the top 9% of more than 680 rated cookstove projects worldwide, with a "very high likelihood of additionality" and a low permanence risk. The Rwanda programme additionally holds Letters of Authorisation with Corresponding Adjustments under Article 6 from the Rwanda Environment Management Authority, a key step in qualifying credits for use under CORSIA.
Why CORSIA Eligibility Matters
CORSIA, the International Civil Aviation Organization's scheme for offsetting growth in international aviation emissions, is now in Phase I (2024–2026), the first cycle in which participating airlines are required to offset emissions using eligible units. Demand is already building, while the supply of credits that satisfy CORSIA's stringent criteria (approved methodology, host country authorisation under Article 6, and independent verification) remains limited.
Credits that carry a CORSIA-eligible tag today are therefore a relatively scarce category of supply. The units Carbon Horizon now holds from VCS4150 meet these requirements, are eligible for use under Phase I, and are ready for immediate transfer without the lead time associated with credits still working their way through registration and authorisation.
Impact Beyond Carbon
Behind every credit is a household cooking differently. The Rwanda programme has reached millions of people, easing pressure on the country's forests while reducing the indoor air pollution and fuel-collection burdens that fall most heavily on women and children. These co-benefits are part of what makes well-run cookstove projects among the most compelling in the market.
Looking Forward
Availability is limited to the volume currently held, and we expect interest from buyers preparing for their Phase I and Phase II obligations. Organisations interested in acquiring CORSIA-eligible credits from VCS4150 are welcome to get in touch with the Carbon Horizon team.
We look forward to sharing further updates as our CORSIA-aligned portfolio continues to grow.
