CSL decarbonization projects leverage 4 decades of experience in working with vulnerable communities to create solutions that can holistically improve social and economic conditions of participating communities while delivering high integrity carbon credits. Our teams have deep grassroots connections with communities and can successfully navigate the political ecosystem in these regions to deliver impact. We are therefore, able to ensure that every initiative allows participating community to witness comprehensive social/economic impact – including livelihood generation, women empowerment, education and skill development.
CollaborationWe believe in trust-based collaborations for scaling solutions, maximizing reach and innovating better. We have joined forces with corporates, governments, research institutions as well as non-profits globally to meet our vision and mission We are growing fast and looking for partners who can magnify our impact through research and collaboration. If you are excited by our work and would like to contribute or collaborate with us in any capacity, please contact us here.
Experimentation and research is at the core of our operations. We institutionalize every successful test. We learn from and document every failed effort. To continue to be the front-runners in this industry, we value and practice innovation in our decarbonization projects through practical research, on-ground testing and collaboration with partners.
Discover how Cognisphere’s transformative projects touch lives, restore ecosystems, and drive sustainable growth aligned with the SDGs
Our work is rooted in measurable, tangible change. Every project we undertake directly contributes to restoring ecosystems, improving community livelihoods, and reducing carbon footprints. By fostering sustainable solutions, we not only address climate challenges but also empower communities to thrive. Our impact is the result of collaboration, innovation, and long-term commitment to a better future. Our existing project commitments have a duration of 20-30 years and we have secured a funding commitment of USD 120 Million.
Through innovative, science-backed initiatives, we focus on restoring ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and reducing carbon footprints. Our projects aim to combat climate change by implementing sustainable practices that positively transform natural landscapes, creating resilient environments for a greener future. We aim to sequester 15 million Metric Tonnes (tCO2e) of carbon by 2050.
We empower communities by building sustainable livelihoods and promoting resilience. Our on-ground projects support local economies, skill development, and social equity, enabling people to thrive alongside environmental restoration and fostering a strong, interconnected community network. We mobilise women farmers into collectives and provide training for leadership development and Tasar Silk rearing.
Sustainable livelihoods for socio-economic upliftment.
Improved agricultural practices enhance food security.
Investments in community skill development.
Empowerment of women in leadership roles.
Job creation and rural entrepreneurship.
Carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration.
Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health.
Stakeholder collaboration for sustainable development.
In Baldega, Jharkhand, women in the Radha Krishna TVS are seeing unexpected results. Sunita Devi, a project worker, shared how their newly planted Arjuna trees have already attracted silkworms—far earlier than anticipated. “We didn’t think the cocoon would form on its own,” she said, thrilled by the natural progress.
Encouraged by this early success, the women are eager to start silkworm rearing training ahead of schedule, marking a new chapter in economic empowerment and environmental restoration.
In the fields of Gumla, Jharkhand, a two-year old plantation project is in the process of transforming degraded fields into thriving green landscapes! Through dedicated afforestation, this initiative has breathed new life into barren land, boosting soil health, restoring biodiversity, and setting a powerful example of sustainable land revival and environmental conservation.