Verra
Verra Releases New Carbon Capture and Storage Methodology
27 June 2024 Verra has released Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Methodology VM0049 Carbon Capture and Storage. VM0049 is a globally applicable framework for technology-based carbon capture...
Verra Launches ABACUS Label for Ecosystem Restoration and Reforestation Credits
New Market Label Developed with Input from Consensus-Based Expert Working Group, Supported by VCM Stakeholders 29 July 2024 WASHINGTON — Verra, the nonprofit...
Verra Rejects China Rice Cultivation Projects, Sanctions Auditing Firms and Project Proponents
Unprecedented actions, including requiring project proponents to compensate for overissued VCUs, another step in Verra’s effort to bring greater transparency and integrity to...
Verra Reinstates Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project
Standards setter requires actions to protect human rights 10 Sept 2024 WASHINGTON — Verra, the nonprofit that serves as the leading standards setter for...
Verra Inactivates UNFCCC CDM Sulfur Hexafluoride Replacement Methodology
17 Sept 2024 Verra has permanently inactivated the use of UNFCCC CDM methodology AM0065: Replacement of SF6 with alternate cover gas in the magnesium...
Statement from Mandy Rambharos, CEO, on Restructuring Verra
21 October 2024 I chose to join Verra as CEO because I believe in our mission to drive impactful climate action and sustainable...
Second Consultation: Methodology for Early Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants
17 October 2024 Verra is opening a second public consultation on the draft Methodology for Accelerated Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants Using a Just...
Verra Releases Methodology Change and Requantification Procedure
16 October 2024 Verra has launched the Methodology Change and Requantification Procedure (PDF). This new procedure enables projects registered in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)...
Verra Cancels 5 Million Overissued Credits Linked to C-Quest Capital
17 October 2024 WASHINGTON — Today Verra, the nonprofit that serves as the leading standards setter for the voluntary carbon market, announced its completion...
Verra Releases New VCS Additionality Tools
14 October 2024 Verra has released two new tools in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program to assess the additionality of project activities: VCS...
