Amazon Rainforest Carbon Credits Calculator


Getting started

Use this calculator to estimate potential carbon credits and project value for Amazon rainforest projects across the basin. It supports REDD+ avoidance and ARR restoration. Results are indicative and require third-party verification.

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How the calculator works

  • Scope: forest area in hectares, forest carbon stock, regional coefficient, project duration.
  • Method:
  1. REDD+ = avoided deforestation share × area × carbon stock × regional coefficient × duration × permanence.
  2. ARR = sequestration rate × area × regional coefficient × duration × permanence.
  • Deductions: buffer and leakage reduce Gross to Net credits.

Inputs you can edit

Forest area • Forest carbon stock (preset or custom) • Amazon regional coefficient (preset or custom) • Project duration • Buffer • Leakage • Permanence • Price per tCO₂e (preset or custom)

Price benchmarks and scenarios

2025 indicative ranges

  • CME N-GEO/GEO futures served as public benchmarks and, for many listed months in 2025, traded at very low dollar values per tCO₂e; see official delayed quotes on CME product pages.

  • Spot offers for nature-based projects vary by rating, vintage and co-benefits; platforms follow standardized CBL products that underpin these futures.

2026 planning scenarios

  • Base: $5–15/tCO₂e if liquidity and quality screening improve.

  • Premium: $20–35/tCO₂e for highly rated, co-benefit projects.

  • Low: <$5/tCO₂e if oversupply and weak demand persist.
    These are planning bands, not quotes. Always check current benchmarks before budgeting.

Official sources for current prices

  • CME Group N-GEO product page (official benchmark, delayed quotes)

  • CME Group GEO product group overview (official benchmark hub). CME Group

  • Xpansiv CBL N-GEO product page and guides. Xpansiv

Interactive REDD+ and ARR Calculator for the Amazon


Values shown are examples — enter your own project data to get realistic results


Territory Characteristics

Project Type

Project Parameters

Price Scenario

Calculation Results

Gross Credits

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t CO₂

Net Credits

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t CO₂

Deductions from Gross Credits

Buffer Pool:

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Leakage:

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Economic Valuation

Based on Gross

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Based on Net

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Uncertainty Range (90%)

— – — t CO₂

Credit Distribution

—%

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Amazon Density

120-350 t CO₂/ha depending on forest type

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Current Prices

$4–24/t on voluntary market (VCM)

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Standards

Verra, Gold Standard, ART TREES

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⚠ Disclaimer: This calculation is a preliminary estimate. Actual carbon credits are determined by independent verification according to international standards (Verra, Gold Standard). Use this calculator for informational purposes only. Results may vary based on methodology and verification requirements.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What unit do benchmarks use?

Benchmarks are quoted in USD per tCO₂e (metric ton of CO₂ equivalent). Each CME N-GEO or GEO futures contract represents 1,000 offsets, and quotes are shown per ton. Exchange quotes are typically delayed; always note the as-of date when referencing prices.

Can I use this calculator in Peru and other Amazon countrie?

Yes. 
The calculator is tuned for Amazon contexts across Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and others. Use the custom carbon stock and custom regional coefficient fields when you have local inventory or plot data. 
If national or jurisdictional rules apply, align your inputs with those guidance documents before budgeting.

Does this replace verification?

No. 
Results are indicative only. Issuance depends on approved methodologies (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard, ART TREES) and independent validation and verification (VVB). 
Expect adjustments during MRV, leakage assessment, permanence buffers, and quality screening.

How do REDD+ and ARR differ?

REDD+ estimates avoided deforestation: baseline loss rate minus actual loss rate, multiplied by area, carbon stock, regional coefficient, duration, and permanence.
ARR (afforestation, reforestation, revegetation) estimates new sequestration: sequestration rate × area × regional coefficient × duration × permanence. REDD+ hinges on credible baselines and leakage control; ARR hinges on species mix, growth rates, survival, and permanence.

What inputs should I prepare?



Area in hectares and forest type carbon stock (or your custom value)


Regional coefficient for Amazon sub-regions (or custom)


Project duration in years


REDD+: baseline and actual annual deforestation rates (%)


ARR: sequestration rate (tCO₂e/ha/yr) based on species and silviculture


Discounts: buffer pool (%) and leakage (%)


Permanence coefficient and price per tCO₂e (benchmark or custom)

How are buffer pool and leakage applied?

Buffer pool withholds a share of credits against non-permanence risks (fire, disease, storms). Leakage deducts emissions displaced outside the boundary. 
Both are applied to Gross credits to arrive at Net credits. Typical working ranges used by programs are often in the 10–30% band for buffer and 0–20% for leakage, but use the values required by your standard or feasibility study.

How should I choose a carbon price?


Use two signals:


- Public benchmarks (CME N-GEO/GEO) to understand market temperature and trend.




- Spot project offers for nature-based credits with similar rating, vintage, and co-benefits.
Plan with Low / Base / Premium scenarios and always show the as-of date. High-quality projects can price at a premium versus benchmark futures.

How should I interpret uncertainty and confidence?

Uncertainty reflects measurement and modeling error. 
The calculator displays a min–max band by applying a user-selected ±% around Net credits. Treat this as a planning confidence range, not a guarantee. 
For procurement or finance, re-run the model with conservative inputs and document assumptions.