Public Commentary: The details below outline FG Capital Advisors’ approach to developing Project Design Documents (PDDs) for AFOLU carbon projects. It is provided for informational purposes only.

PDD Development for AFOLU Carbon Projects

A robust Project Design Document (PDD) is essential to secure carbon credits from Agriculture, Forestry & Other Land Use initiatives. FG Capital Advisors combines technical know-how and market insight to create PDDs that meet international standards, support validation, and position your project for investment.

Why a High-Quality PDD Matters

  • Demonstrates credible baseline and emission-reduction methodology.
  • Provides Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV) framework aligned with VCS, Gold Standard or Verra.
  • Integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations to meet investor requirements.
  • Facilitates validation by third-party auditors and accelerates credit issuance.

Our PDD Development Process

  1. Baseline Assessment: Field surveys, land-use mapping and historical data collection.
  2. Methodology Selection: Match project characteristics with the appropriate AFOLU protocol.
  3. Quantification & Modelling: Emission-reduction calculations, leakage analysis and uncertainty estimates.
  4. MRV Design: Protocol for data collection, reporting templates and monitoring schedules.
  5. Stakeholder Engagement: Community consultations, benefit-sharing plans and grievance mechanisms.
  6. ESG Integration: Alignment with biodiversity safeguards, labor standards and local regulations.
  7. Drafting & Review: Detailed PDD write-up, internal quality checks and client feedback.
  8. Validation Support: Coordination with verification bodies and response to audit queries.

Pricing Range

Typical PDD development for AFOLU projects ranges from USD 50 000 to USD 200 000. Final scope—and investment level—depends on project size, complexity and chosen standard.

Timeline & Deliverables

Weeks 1–2: Kick-off, data gathering and site assessment.
Weeks 3–6: Technical analysis, modelling and draft PDD.
Weeks 7–8: Stakeholder engagement and ESG review.
Weeks 9–10: Final PDD delivery and validation submission.

Why Choose FG Capital Advisors

  • Specialist boutique bank with deep carbon-project expertise.
  • Integrated advisory: technical, financial and regulatory guidance.
  • Track record of validated AFOLU PDDs and successful credit issuance.
  • Senior-partner involvement at every stage to ensure precision and speed.

Next Step

To discuss your AFOLU PDD needs and receive a tailored proposal, please schedule a consultation with our team.

Information provided is for guidance only. It does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell services. Independent professional advice is recommended before proceeding.