Rethink Codes
AI-accelerated administration, verification and validation for nature-based projects
We are developing an innovative, AI-enabled platform to transform how Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code projects are administered, verified and validated in the UK. Rethink Codes will streamline workflows, reduce administrative costs and significantly accelerate project timelines.
We’re inviting natural capital code administrators, validation and verification bodies (VVBs), and project developers to join our Pioneer Program to collaborate with us as we develop and refine our platform.
How Rethink Codes will benefit you
Natural Capital Codes
Simplify and automate administrative tasks, reduce costs and improve accuracy, freeing your team to focus on strategic priorities.
Validation and Verification Bodies
Accelerate validation and verification processes with our digital platform accelerated by AI, enhancing productivity and reducing costly delays.
Project Developers
Access real-time project analytics, streamline interactions with codes and VVBs, and improve your project’s commercial viability through faster, more predictable workflows.
Pioneer Programme includes an email newsletter every two months, quarterly development previews, ad-hoc collaboration sessions and beta access
Key features and benefits
Reduced costs
AI-driven automation reduces administrative overhead and significantly cuts the cost and duration of validation and verification.
Enhanced commercial viability
Efficient, automated workflows will make smaller projects economically attractive, broadening opportunities for environmental restoration.
Accelerated timelines
Faster validation and verification processes attract greater investment through quicker returns and lower initial project costs.
Improved sector confidence
Transparent and robust processes build trust across the voluntary carbon market, driving consistent growth and investment.
Environmental impact
Accelerating project timelines and efficiencies directly boosts carbon sequestration, biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
Risk Management with DMRV
Leverage Digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification (DMRV) to proactively manage project risks and increase stakeholder confidence through accurate, transparent progress tracking.
How you can get involved with
Rethink Codes
1. Express your interest
Contact us if you manage a natural capital code and want to explore tailored administration solutions.
2. Join our Pioneer Programme
UK-based VVBs and project developers can join our Pioneer Programme to collaborate with us during our development phase, benefiting early from our transformative technology.
3. Shape the future
Collaborate closely as we build and refine the platform to meet the precise needs of your workflow and operations.
Driving code administration efficiencies
Rethink Codes has been developed as part of the Scottish Government’s CivTech programme, responding to the challenge set by the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code: “How can we use technology to administer, measure and predict the performance in regard to carbon of Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code projects more coherently, efficiently and effectively?”
Rethink Codes FAQs
Who should contact us?
Natural capital code administrators, UK-based VVBs and UK project developers looking to streamline and accelerate workflows through innovative technology.
What stage is Rethink Codes at?
Currently under active development in collaboration with the Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code teams, due to be completed by autumn 2026.
What makes our platform different?
We uniquely integrate AI-driven administration, DMRV and seamless stakeholder coordination into a single platform with open APIs.
Be part of driving the next generation of nature-based solutions
Pioneer Programme includes an email newsletter every two months, quarterly development previews, ad-hoc collaboration sessions and beta access