Development Principle
At Verst Carbon, we are committed to developing carbon projects that align with the highest standards of integrity and sustainability. Our Carbon Project Development Principles are inspired by ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles and customized to fit our unique approach. These principles ensure that our projects not only contribute to significant greenhouse gas reductions but also promote sustainable development and robust governance. By adhering to these guidelines, we aim to deliver high-quality carbon credits that drive impactful climate action and foster a transparent and accountable carbon market.
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Effective Governance
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Robust Tracking
Our system uniquely monitors, records, and tracks mitigation activities and mitigation outcomes to ensure secure and unambiguous identification.
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Transparency
We provide comprehensive, publicly accessible information on all mitigation activities and outcomes to enable scrutiny and informed decision-making.
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Permanence
We implement measures to address and compensate for any risk of reversal, ensuring long-term (100 years) GHG emission reductions or removals.
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Additionality
We ensure our greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions or removals are additional per the carbon standards and methodology.
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Effective Governance
We ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in our project governance to maintain high-quality carbon credits.
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Sustainable Development
Our projects conform to or exceed industry best practices on social and environmental safeguards, delivering positive sustainable development impacts.
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No Double-Counting
We prevent double counting by ensuring GHG emission reductions or removals are counted only once towards mitigation targets or goals.
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Accurate Quantification
We robustly quantify GHG emission reductions or removals using conservative approaches and scientific methods to ensure accuracy.
By adhering to these principles, Verst Carbon ensures that our carbon projects are of the highest integrity, contributing effectively to climate goals and sustainable development.
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Independent Validation and Verification
Our projects undergo rigorous, independent third-party validation and verification to ensure integrity and compliance with international carbon standards.