Proprietary Standard
QH-CTIM Methodology
The first supply-side carbon crediting standard for permanent coal non-extraction, designed to unlock economic value for mine owners while delivering verifiable climate impact.
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Supply-Side
Credits generated from active decision not to extract coal, quantified through property-level data and market analysis.
02
Legal Lock-In
100-year deed restrictions and conservation easements ensure permanence beyond operational timelines.
03
Conservative
Baseline assumptions favor climate safety; estimates weighted toward lower impact scenarios when uncertainty exists.
04
Transparent
Full methodology published; credit details publicly available. Verification conducted by independent third parties.
Quality Hierarchy
BBB
Pre-Issuance
Credits verified and ready for issuance. Full documentation package available. Default classification for new projects entering the standard.
A-
Post Lock-In
Legal restrictions recorded and enforced. Annual compliance verified. Highest confidence tier for credits with full permanence documentation.
The Economic Opportunity
Why Mine Owners Choose QH-CTIM
~50%1
Decline in US thermal coal since 2008
$30-80+2
Per-tonne pricing for high-integrity credits
100yr
Revenue horizon
Coal assets face structural headwinds. Participation in QH-CTIM converts stranded assets into productive, long-term revenue streams without operational disruption.
Access the Full Methodology
Request access to the complete QH-CTIM framework documentation, including verification protocols and credit issuance procedures.
Request AccessSources
1. U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Annual Coal Report.
2. Ecosystem Marketplace, State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets.