Politiken published an article regarding the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) programme as part of the broader international debate on voluntary carbon markets. ECOTRUST welcomes informed discussion and believes such discussions should be guided by evidence, programme records and independent verification.

A number of independent assessments found these claims to be either fully or partially unsubstantiated. 

    1.  Ernst & Young AB, EY Forensics Investigation Report.
    2. ZeroMission, Literature Review of TGB Project
    3. Interview with researcher Klara Fischer, who visited and spoke to the TGB farmers. 
    4.  Kikuube District Local Government Monitoring Report
    5.  ZeroMission findings from a research trip to Uganda
    6. other carbon platforms have also conducted investigations

Farmers that have been mentioned in earlier articles submitted complaints to the Swedish Media Ombudsman;

    1. Violet Mbabazi and Aikiza Wilson, two of the Ugandan interviewees
    2.  The Media Ombudsman’s response to the complaint submitted by Violet Mbabazi and Aikiza Wilson
    3.  A complaint to the Swedish Media Ombudsman from Prossy Kisembo at Ecotrust
    4.  The Media Ombudsman’s response to the complaint submitted by Kisembo Proscovia.

Read the Official Statement from ECOTRUST in response to Politiken Article published on 14th June 2026.