Learn about different certification standards for carbon projects and how to choose the right one.

Carbon Project Certification

Certification Importance

If your project is part of a carbon market it will need to align with a certification standard. These standards ensure your project meets rigorous social, environmental, and carbon integrity criteria.

Common standards include:

Plan Vivo: Focused on community-based natural resource management
Verra (VCS + CCB): Widely used for carbon crediting and sustainable development co-benefits
Gold Standard: High-integrity climate and development certification
ART-TREES, ACR, ISO 14064, and others: Depending on geography and carbon methodology

Why It Matters

Certification influences which documents you’ll need, which indicators to track, and who verifies your project. It also helps align your activities with global goals and market expectations.

What certification standards are relevant to my project?

Carbon Project Certification

Common standards include:

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