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Good for Business
Great for People,
Brilliant for the Planet

We believe that sustainability should be simple, impactful, and accessible, creating positive outcomes for business, people and the planet.

Mission and purpose

Our mission is to make climate action a natural part of doing business. We fund trees and kelp across the UK, Africa, Brazil, and Canada. Every tree and every kelp bed is blockchain-verified, independently tracked, and tied to a real project in a real place to create lasting value for you and your businesses.

And we do it with UK Veterans at the heart of what we do. Through our partnerships with the Standing Tall Foundation and HighGround, every purchase through Carma directly supports Veterans on their resettlement journey.

Carma was founded in 2022 by Royal Navy veteran Jim Holland and tech entrepreneur Iain Gurney, with a clear mission: to make a real impact on the planet while supporting Veterans on their resettlement journey. It is at the core of who we are.

Team members at a Carma tree planting day

Milkwood Care Limited — Mar 2025: West Berkshire

Where we plant, and why

Every Carma purchase funds verified restoration in a real place. Here is where we plant, and why it matters.

UK Trees

United Kingdom

The UK has just 13% woodland cover, compared to an average of 37% across Europe. That means less natural carbon storage, fewer wildlife habitats, and limited access to green spaces for people.

We plant native broadleaf trees on DEFRA-funded community forest sites. Your support helps absorb carbon, reduce flooding, boost biodiversity, and create greener, healthier spaces for local communities.

Africa Trees

Kenya, Tanzania and beyond

Across coastal regions, mangrove forests are disappearing fast. Rapid urban growth, overharvesting, and poor land management have left many of these vital ecosystems damaged or destroyed.

We restore mangrove estuaries rich in biodiversity. These forests act as natural storm barriers, create fishing grounds, and open up fair income streams for communities who rely on them.

Brazil Trees

Brazil

Coastal mangrove forests in Brazil have been impacted by deforestation through illegal tree removal, charcoal production, and the lingering impact of past salt extraction.

This project restores vital ecosystems by planting mangroves, among the most carbon-rich forests on the planet. It supports local fishers and creates jobs in communities with limited economic opportunities.

Canada Kelp

British Columbia, Canada

Kelp forests are disappearing fast. Over 40% have declined globally in the last 50 years due to climate change, overfishing, and pollution.

In British Columbia, we restore underwater forests vital for marine life, coastal fisheries, and indigenous communities. Restoring kelp protects biodiversity, supports local livelihoods, and stores carbon in our oceans.

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Proof not promises

Measurable impact you can point to in reports, on your site, and in the field.

GPS-tagged and blockchain-verified trees and kelp, traceable from the moment they are funded

Carma Impact Dashboard, every customer gets a live, shareable dashboard of their impact

B Corp certified, independently assessed against the highest social and environmental standards

Transparent revenue model, 3% gross revenues to Standing Tall Foundation, £400 per 1,000 trees to HighGround

Veterans at the heart of every planting day

UK Veterans and colleagues planting trees with Carma

Carma Planting Days are not only for businesses, they are also a vital part of how Carma supports UK Veterans.

Carma Tree Planting days provide veterans with a structured, purposeful outdoor activity during one of the most challenging transitions of their lives. Working alongside corporate teams and individuals, veterans help plant and maintain trees at verified UK sites.

What this means in practice

  • Veterans are employed as planting day leads and site support.
  • Paid skilled work in the land-based sector, not volunteering.
  • Working alongside corporate teams creates a shared experience that is meaningful for both.
  • For many Veterans, the day is a chance to reset, reconnect and relive.
  • Booking a Carma Planting Day funds a UK Veteran's day of paid work and a step back into purpose, routine, and community.

Veteran support and social impact are what set Carma apart from every other tree planting platform.

Charitable Partnerships

The Standing Tall Foundation

The Standing Tall Foundation (STF) is a UK-based charity dedicated to improving the mental and physical wellbeing of individuals from all walks of life, including veterans. 3% of all Carma gross revenues are committed to the STF.

Revenue pledge to the Standing Tall Foundation

HighGround

HighGround

HighGround is a UK charity helping service leavers, veterans and reservists find new purpose through careers in the land-based sector. For every 1,000 trees funded through Carma, £400 goes directly to HighGround Rural Weeks courses. 93% of course attendees feel more prepared for employment after their course.

1,000 trees funded in the UK

£400 to HighGround

Certifications and standards

Carma is held to high environmental and social standards. Here is the proof.

B Corp certified

B Corp certified

Independently assessed against the highest social and environmental standards.

Blockchain verified

Blockchain verified

Every tree and kelp bed tracked from funding to the ground.

Verified Carbon Standard

Verified Carbon Standard

Carbon Carma credits are sourced from Verified Carbon Standard registries.

Gold Standard

Gold Standard

Carbon Carma credits are sourced from Gold Standard registries.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals

Carma projects align to relevant UN SDGs.

Book a call

Please select a date and time, provide your information, and confirm your time slot. The Carma Impact team will contact you at your chosen time to discuss your requirements.

Enquire about Carma solutions

The Carma Impact team will contact you

Please complete our short form to arrange a 15-minute discovery call during which we will discuss your climate action goals and present tailored solutions for your business.

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