VERRA

Verra is a carbon credit registry that keeps a public database of all projects registered under its belt, and the issued and retired carbon credits. As a standard, Verra sets rules and requirements for carbon credit projects to ensure that they achieve measurable, high-integrity outcomes.

Verra manages different programs, with each program providing a framework for certifying specific types of projects or activities. These programs include:

• Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)

• VCS Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR) Framework

• Scope 3 Standard

• Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standard

• Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard

• Plastic Waste Reduction Standard

Below, we explore the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), which is currently the world’s leading greenhouse gas crediting program.