London, UK – July 30, 2025

The Social Carbon Foundation today announced the official launch of Nature³, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of environmental certification. Nature³ builds upon over two decades of the Foundation’s commitment to holistic climate action, introducing a next-generation standard designed to meet the urgent and complex demands of today’s climate and nature crises.

Nature³ emerges after a global consultation process that brought together insights from scientists, policy experts, project developers, Indigenous groups, and civil society. This collaborative approach has shaped a powerful, forward-looking certification framework that addresses the multidimensional nature of climate, biodiversity, and social outcomes.

“With Nature³, we’re not only continuing the SOCIALCARBON legacy—we’re setting a new benchmark for integrity, impact, and transparency,” said Mike Davies, CEO of the Social Carbon Foundation. “This is more than a certification standard; it’s a systems-level tool for credible, lasting ecosystem restoration and stewardship.”

Key Features of Nature³:

✅ Integrated Framework: Brings together carbon offsetting, insetting, and nature stewardship under one standard

✅ Modular Design: Tailored to the complexity and evolving needs of environmental and carbon markets

✅ Scientific Rigor & Flexibility: Enables robust impact while accommodating diverse ecological and social contexts

✅ Global Alignment: Fully interoperable with leading carbon, biodiversity, and GHG accounting frameworks

Nature³ is designed to help organizations, investors, and communities navigate the growing demand for trusted, multidimensional environmental claims—offering a standard that is scientifically grounded, transparent, and adaptive to real-world conditions.

About Social Carbon Foundation

The Social Carbon Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to advancing high-integrity certification for nature-based solutions. Through its SOCIALCARBON Standard and digital infrastructure, the Foundation supports climate action, ecological resilience, and community empowerment globally.

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