Verra’s VCS Program includes robust, science-based emission quantification methodologies for accelerating the energy transition and the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors.

It sets out all rules and requirements governing the VCS Program, including the project registration process, the methodology development and review process, the accreditation requirements for validation/verification bodies, and the functioning of the Verra registry.

It sets out all rules and requirements governing the VCS Program, including the project registration process, the methodology approval process, the accreditation requirements for validation/verification bodies, and the functioning of the Verra registry.

Mar 6, 2025 · Verra is a nonprofit organization that operates standards in environmental and social markets, including the world’s leading carbon crediting program, the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program.

Verra held a public consultation to inform the future development of the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program to solicit feedback on VCS process and program updates to improve the usability and outcomes of the program, both in the near term and as we plan for VCS Version 5.0.

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) project cycle sets out the major steps in developing an individual project to generate credible greenhouse gas emission removals and reductions, as well as credits.

A validation/verification body (VVB) is an independent, third-party auditor approved by Verra to perform validation or verification services for projects that are registered or intend to register under the VCS Program, CCB Program, SD VISta Program, and …

The below overview of VCS and ANAB sectoral scopes informs for which VCS sectoral scopes ANAB-accredited VVBs can provide validation or verification.

Methodologies in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program set out detailed procedures that projects must follow to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits. Within each methodology, developers can find guidance on determining project boundaries, setting baselines, assessing additionality, and quantifying GHG reductions and/or removals.

Jan 21, 2022 · Verra has released updates to the VCS Program, which include the following changes: Required reporting on contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); The introduction of requirements for dynamic performance benchmarks; and; New and revised requirements for agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) projects.