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One Tribe is proud to formally announce its successful attainment of ICROA (International Carbon Reduction & Offset Alliance) accreditation. This significant achievement highlights our company’s unwavering commitment to excellence within the voluntary carbon market (VCM), highlighting our dedication to transparency and work to the highest standards in carbon offsetting. The ICROA accreditation stands as a hallmark of quality, affirming that One Tribe’s services meet the most stringent international criteria and that the climate projects within One Tribe’s portfolio are rigorously audited in line with internationally recognised best practices.
The ICROA Accreditation program, established in 2008, is the recognised industry benchmark for companies operating in the VCM. It ensures that organisations promoting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, removals, and the use of carbon credits uphold the highest level of environmental integrity, aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Code of Best Practice ensures ICROA Accredited organisations, and their clients, undertake carbon management strategies that lead to ambitious and impactful climate action.
Accreditation is renewed annually through a third-party audit, based on the criteria outlined in the ICROA Code of Best Practice, which sets the guidelines and requirements for maintaining high standards of integrity and is regularly updated to reflect the latest and best practices in the VCM.
In today’s rapidly evolving Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), trust and transparency are paramount. As climate concerns intensify and more organisations commit to reducing their carbon footprint, the demand for reliable carbon offsets has surged. However, the VCM has not been without its challenges, including growing scrutiny over the legitimacy and effectiveness of carbon offset projects. In this landscape, accreditation by reputable bodies like the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA) becomes more than just a badge of honour—it is a crucial indicator of integrity, transparency, and adherence to best practices.
“Being accredited by ICROA is a key milestone for One Tribe, particularly in light of the scrutiny and changes within the VCM and is a testament to our commitment to operating with the highest integrity and supports our aim to build and maintain trust in carbon offsets as an integral part of carbon reduction strategies,” says Galia Orme, One Tribe’s Head of Projects and Legal, who led the accreditation process.
One Tribe believes the protection and restoration of biodiversity is key to meaningful climate action and understands that climate finance is one of the most important ways to protect our planet’s ecosystems. As such it focuses on sourcing nature-based solutions and carbon projects that offer co-benefits to people and our planet. Meeting industry standards, conducting extensive due diligence and ensuring transparency in all its transactions ensures the protection of biodiversity is conducted in a measurable and auditable manner that ensures good practice within the carbon market.
Antoine Diemert, ICROA Programme Director, said: “We congratulate One Tribe on successfully achieving ICROA accreditation. This milestone underscores their commitment to high-quality carbon project standards and their dedication to driving impactful climate solutions. They will join other ICROA-accredited companies in advancing change in the global voluntary carbon markets.”
The journey to ICROA accreditation is not an easy one—it requires a deep commitment to integrity and the adoption of best practices at every level of the organisation. As an ICROA accredited organisation, when transacting or retiring carbon credits, One Tribe commits to sourcing carbon credits that adhere to the following principles:
ICROA accredited organisations are also encouraged to support sustainable development within the projects they develop and offer. These organisations pledge to use only carbon credits that have been or will be validated, verified, and registered under the ICROA Carbon Crediting Endorsement Programme.
ICROA has been a prominent leader in the voluntary carbon market for more than a decade, offering quality assurance and guidance on emissions reductions and the use of high-quality carbon credits. As a newly ICROA accredited company, One Tribe will continue its commitment to sourcing high quality carbon credits and offering carbon solutions that meet the highest industry standards.
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Eric currently works as an independent consultant at the intersection of nature and climate, focused on catalysing market and non-market solutions to drive the just transition.
He previously was Head of Product at Earthshot Labs, supporting nature conservation and restoration projects across the global south secure project finance. Prior to Earthshot Labs, Eric led nature-based carbon project development for Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique and founded the Carbon Cooperative, a global alliance of leading nature conservation and restoration practitioners exploring carbon finance. After serving in the Peace Corps in Mozambique out of university, he spent much of his 20s working in community-based conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa interspersed with two startup ventures as co-founder and CEO of a mental health tech startup and COO of a sustainable coffee company. Eric has a dual Masters in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Policy from Stanford University where he was a NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a BS in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University.
Alan is a risk management thought-leader, superconnector, and FinTech pioneer. His mission is to enable an Earth Positive economy which includes nature in global accounting systems.
Alan is Founder of Generation Blue, a venture studio dedicated to planetary game changers powered by exponential technologies. Previously, Alan established Natural Capital Markets at Lykke AG, pioneering blockchain based forestry and carbon backed tokens. Alan has over two decades of risk management experience advising global financial institutions, and was a founding member of the RiskMetrics Group, a JPMorgan spin-off. Alan is an investor and advisor to regenerative impact ventures, including TreeBuddy.Earth, Regenativ, and Vlinder Climate.
Lori Whitecalf made history when she became the first woman to be elected Chief of Sweetgrass First Nation in 2011. She served three terms of office from 2011-2017.
Lori took a two-year hiatus from leadership to expand the family ranch and serve as the FSIN Senior Industry Liaison. She was re-elected on November 29. 2019 and again on November 30, 2021, as Chief of Sweetgrass. Chief Whitecalf practises a traditional lifestyle of hunting, fishing and gathering. She currently sits on the following boards: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, FSIN Lands and Resource Commission, Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre and Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs Executive Council, FSIN Women’s Commission.
Tina is the Chief Business Officer for MLTC Industrial Investments, the Economic Development arm of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. She has a diverse background of experience. Having spent 15 years as a municipal Chief Operating Officer, 20 years involved in Saskatchewan’s Health Authority Board Keewatin Yatthe and 9 years with Northern Lights Board of Education.
She continues as a Board Member with Beaver River Community Futures supporting small business development in her home region. Tina brings a wealth of experience in a variety of fields and many connections to the Indigenous communities of Northern Saskatchewan. In addition Tina holds a BA Advanced from the U of S, a Certificate in Local Government Authority from the U of R and is certified as a Professional Economic Developer for Saskatchewan and a certified Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED).
Tootoosis’ career spans 40+ years in HRM, political leadership, and Indigenous economic development, as a dedicated bridge builder and advocate for Indigenous causes.
As a key member of the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) team since 2021, he develops strategies for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report and Call to Action #92.
He is a graduate of the First Nations University of Canada and a certified Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer. Spearheading various community initiatives while serving as a Chair of the SIEDN while directing ILDII and WIBF. Founder of MGT Consulting Tootoosis is based in Saskatoon, Treaty Six Territory.
Cy Standing (Wakanya Najin in Dakota) has a long and distinguished career including serving overseas as an Electronics Technician in the Royal Canadian Air Force, former Chief of Wahpeton Dakota Nation, former Vice Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations (FSIN), past Executive Director of Community Development Branch of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan as well as an Order in Council appointment to the Federal Parole Board.
Mr. Standing has served as a Director on many Profit and Non-Profit Corporate Boards, including serving as a Director for Affinity Credit Union with assets of over six billion dollars as well as IMI Brokerage and Wanuskewin and is currently a member of the One Tribe Indigenous Carbon Board.
