ICVCM approves Verra's VCS Version 5 under Core Carbon Principles
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has recognised Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Version 5 as meeting its Core Carbon Principles (CCPs). This approval, announced on Wednesday, applies to the VCS Version 5, which Verra released in December 2025. The recognition provides a pathway for projects using eligible VCS methodologies to achieve the CCP label, signifying adherence to ICVCM's quality criteria. Verra's registry currently includes over 2,500 VCS projects across more than 130 countries.
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