Carbon Credit Methodology and Framework – India and Global

This paper presents a structured methodology and analytical framework for understanding, designing, and evaluating carbon credit mechanisms across India and global markets. Building on the conceptual foundations introduced in Carbon Credit: A Beginner’s Guide – Demystifying the Carbon Economy (ISBN: 978-93-343-6282-4), it advances the discussion from narrative understanding to a technical and replicable approach.The framework integrates three dimensions:Emission Accounting – aligned with IPCC 2006 Guidelines and India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, covering activity data, emission factors, MRV systems, and sequestration metrics.Financial Modelling – applying NPV, IRR, and carbon pricing scenarios to evaluate carbon project viability.Market & Policy Frameworks – examining compliance and voluntary markets, registry systems, credit issuance, and India’s emerging position in global climate finance.The work supports policy analysts, practitioners, and students seeking structured pathways for climate finance design and carbon market participation.