Unlocking Bhutan's Carbon Credit Potential

Published on: 2025-05-01

Bhutan: A Unique Opportunity

Bhutan stands out globally as a carbon-negative nation, absorbing significantly more CO₂ than it emits. This unique position is underpinned by strong environmental policies and extensive forest coverage, constitutionally guaranteed.

While Bhutan currently plans to sell credits primarily through government-to-government agreements (like with Singapore for COP26 compliance), there exists a vast, untapped potential in the private sector market.

The High-Value Private Market

We estimate Bhutan’s potential carbon market for private buyers (corporations and funds seeking high-integrity credits) could reach up to $100M per year.

These buyers are often looking to:

  • Mitigate exposure to domestic carbon taxes.
  • Meet voluntary corporate sustainability goals.
  • Secure high-quality credits backed by robust verification.

Promethean Partners' Proposal

We propose a comprehensive strategy for Bhutan to monetize its carbon surplus effectively:

  1. Carbon Credit Monetization: Target high-value corporate and fund buyers.
  2. Underwriting & Risk Mitigation: Structure agreements to guarantee steady cash flow.
  3. Long-Term Partnership: Develop a scalable model for future carbon credit issuance.

Our execution process involves:

  • Assessment: Inventorying carbon assets.
  • Certification: Securing third-party verification.
  • Offtake Agreements: Pre-negotiating with buyers.

By partnering with Promethean Partners, Bhutan can position itself as a leader in the premium carbon credit market.