Vcs program guidelines

Previous versions of the VCS Program rules which are no longer in use are archived on the Verra website. Supporting land use projects in addressing climate change, supporting local communities and smallholders and conserving biodiversity. Requirements Requirements documents set out the core principles and requirements for developing projects and generating GHG credits that are real, additional, permanent, independently verified and transparently registered.

Procedural Procedural documents describe the steps required to perform different functions of the VCS Program, including how to apply for project registration and how to submit new methodologies for VCS approval. Methodology Methodology Concept Note, v4. Guidance Guidance documents are periodically published to illustrate different aspects of the VCS rules using examples and other guidance.

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Issued: 19 September Updated: 22 April The VCS Standard sets out all specific requirements for developing projects and for the validation, monitoring and verification of projects and GHG emission reductions and removals. Issued: 5 February Errata and clarifications applicable to the program documents.

Complaints and Appeals Policy, v1. Issued: 19 September Project description template. Issued: 19 September Joint project description and monitoring report template.

Issued: 9 April Deed of representation issued in respect of the project. Issued: 9 April Deed of representation issued in respect of GHG emission reductions or removals. Issued: 9 April Deed of representation issued in respect of GHG emission reductions or removals from projects with multiple project proponents.

Issued: 9 April Deed of representation issued in respect of the pipeline project. Issued: 9 April Deed of representation issued in respect of the pipeline project with multiple project proponents. Sustainable Development Contributions Report Template. Those VCUs can then be sold on the open market and retired by individuals and companies as a means to offset their own emissions. Over time, this flexibility channels financing to clean, innovative businesses and technologies.

The development of the VCS Program is supported by the VCS Program Advisory Group , a multi-stakeholder body that helps ensure that the VCS Program continues to serve its users in an effective and efficient manner and drives practical and robust solutions to mitigate climate change. Projects developed under the VCS Program must follow a rigorous assessment process in order to be certified. VCS projects cover a diverse range of sectors, including renewable energy such as wind and hydroelectric projects , forestry including the avoidance of deforestation , and others.

Emission reductions certified by our program are eligible to be issued as VCUs, with one VCU representing one metric tonne of greenhouse gas emissions reduced or removed from the atmosphere. Independent Auditing : All VCS projects are subject to desk and field audits by both qualified independent third parties and Verra staff to ensure that standards are met and methodologies are properly applied. Accounting Methodologies : Projects are assessed using a technically sound GHG emission reduction quantification methodology specific to that project type.

Registry System : The registry system is the central storehouse of data on all registered projects, and tracks the generation, retirement and cancellation of all VCUs. To register with the program, projects must show that they have met all standards and methodological requirements.

While VCS projects typically include a discrete set of activities, governments are now establishing policies and programs to mitigate GHG emissions across entire national or subnational jurisdictions.

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VVB Application Form, v1. Guidance documents are periodically published to illustrate different aspects of the VCS rules using examples and other guidance. Guidance for Loss Events Provides examples for determining the proper number of credits to be placed on hold or cancelled due to a loss event in a Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation REDD project.

Guidance on Double Counting Provides guidance on various forms of double counting and how these should be addressed. Validation and Verification Manual, v3. Finally, note that the VCS Program rules have progressed through a number of iterations over time. Previous versions of the VCS Program rules which are no longer in use are archived on the Verra website. Requirements Requirements documents set out the core principles and requirements for developing projects and generating GHG credits that are real, additional, permanent, independently verified and transparently registered.

Procedural Procedural documents describe the steps required to perform different functions of the VCS Program, including how to apply for project registration and how to submit new methodologies for VCS approval. Methodology Methodology Concept Note, v4. Guidance Guidance documents are periodically published to illustrate different aspects of the VCS rules using examples and other guidance.

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It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Issued: 19 September Updated: 22 April The VCS Standard sets out all specific requirements for developing projects and for the validation, monitoring and verification of projects and GHG emission reductions and removals. Issued: 5 February Errata and clarifications applicable to the program documents.

Complaints and Appeals Policy, v1. Issued: 19 September Project description template. Issued: 19 September Joint project description and monitoring report template.