City Forest Credits (CFC) is honored to be one of only one hundred organizations globally recognized in the Carbon Positive Awards 2025.
The Carbon Positive Awards were launched in 2025 by Green Cross UK, building on decades of experience in sustainability and climate diplomacy. The Awards form a platform for the entire community to see and be seen.
The Award to CFC notes CFC’s innovative methodology integrates carbon quantification with invaluable community co-benefits. These benefits extend beyond carbon sequestration to include critical aspects such as air quality improvement, stormwater management, and urban heat island reduction, directly enhancing the liveability and environmental quality of urban spaces.
Green Cross UK also recognizes that CFC’s Standard extends beyond conventional environmental metrics to encompass demonstrable social and human health impacts. This holistic approach, alongside its long-term commitment options establishes CFC as a compelling model for financing green infrastructure. This framework is vital for fostering urban resilience and for crucial for integrating natural climate solutions directly into the built environment.
Justification behind this award is publicly available here: