Carbon Data Open Protocol releases Version 2.0 to standardise credit lifecycle data

The Carbon Data Open Protocol (CDOP) coalition released Version 2.0 of its open-source data schema, expanding coverage from four to 11 categories to standardise carbon crediting information across the full project lifecycle. This update, one year after its initial launch, introduces new categories including Crediting Period and Project Finance, and was led by market working groups from firms such as Sylvera and South Pole. Version 2.0 also implements a versioned status record, ensuring a permanently auditable history for all credit status changes. The protocol aims to address market fragmentation by providing a common framework for data across registries and platforms. CDOP, with 75 members, is finalising additional categories like Additionality and Verification Metadata.

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