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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 is committed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve well-being for all people, and protect natural resources by working with the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools, and programs that credibly, transparently, and robustly assess environmental and social impacts, and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits.
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The strategic direction of Verra is set by both staff and the Verra Board of Directors. Our headquarters are in Washington, DC, but our staff are working around the world.
Verra is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and is registered as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the District of Columbia (Washington, DC, USA).
Verra has been awarded LEED® silver certification for its headquarters in Washington, DC. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership.
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The voluntary carbon market is distinct from compliance markets, which are largely driven by government policies or legally binding agreements. In some compliance markets, entities can purchase and use carbon credits generated by carbon projects to comply with the respective regulations or requirements.
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Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project
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| ANSI | VCS |
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| 1. GHG emission reductions from fuel consumption | 1. Energy industries 2. energy distribution 3. energy demand 4. manufacturing industries 5. construction 6. transport |
| 2. GHG emission reductions for industrial processes (non-combustion, chemical reaction, fugitive, and other) | 1. Manufacturing industries 2. Chemical industries 3. Metal production 4. Fugitive emissions from fuels 5. Fugitive emissions from industrial gases 6. Solvents use |
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Big Two Lines Title – We work with governments, private-sector investors, and NGOs to ensure our programs catalyze measurable action.
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Small Two Lines Title – We work with governments, private-sector investors, and NGOs to ensure our programs catalyze measurable action.
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Connect with Verra at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
New Auditing and Accreditation Team
Digitized AFOLU Non-Permanence Risk Tool
SD VISta Case Study: Tuik Ruch Lew Improved Cookstove Project
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Who We Are
We use rigious scientific methods, on-the-ground research, and innovative problem-solving to drive large-scale investments that work for people and the planet.
We work with governments, private-sector investors, and NGOs to ensure our programs catalyze measurable action.
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Our Global Impact
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928M+
Tonnes of Greenhouse Gas removed
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1,800+
Climate action projects around the world
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56
Countries using our standards in projects
SD Vista
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Project Developers & Proponents
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VCS standards programs or that it is qualified to be traded in specific markets. Some of these labels pertain to other Verra standards, such as the Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Standards, while others are external to Verra, such as the W+ Standard for projects that empower women.VCS standards programs or that it is qualified to be traded in specific markets. Some of these labels pertain to other Verra standards, such as the Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Standards, while others are external to Verra, such as the W+ Standard for projects that empower women.
VCUs issued by projects that meet additional requirements can be tagged with a label that allow the associated VCU to be traded in certain markets. These labels can indicate a project’s compliance with non-VCS standards programs or that it is qualified to be traded in specific markets. Some of these labels pertain to other Verra standards, such as the Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Standards, while others are external to Verra, such as the W+ Standard for projects that empower women.