Professional Validation & Verification
Professional Validation & Verification
Partner with SCR
as a VVB
Become an accredited Validation & Verification Body and play a crucial role in upholding the integrity of the voluntary carbon market.
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance
Your Role in Upholding Quality
The VVB is responsible for the independent assessment of projects at two critical stages.
Quality Assurance
Your Role in Upholding Quality
The VVB is responsible for the independent assessment of projects at two critical stages.
Partnership Process
Become an Approved VVB Partner
Follow our direct process for accreditation and partnership.
Partnership Process
Become an Approved VVB Partner
Follow our direct process for accreditation and partnership.
Meet Accreditation Requirements
Your organization must be accredited under ISO 14065 by a recognized member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
Meet Accreditation Requirements
Your organization must be accredited under ISO 14065 by a recognized member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
Submit Your Application
Complete the official SCR VVB Application Form, providing all necessary details about your organization, accreditation status, and sectoral expertise.
Submit Your Application
Complete the official SCR VVB Application Form, providing all necessary details about your organization, accreditation status, and sectoral expertise.
Review and Agreement
Our team will review your application. Upon approval, you will be required to sign an agreement with SCR outlining the terms and responsibilities of our partnership.
Review and Agreement
Our team will review your application. Upon approval, you will be required to sign an agreement with SCR outlining the terms and responsibilities of our partnership.
Meet Accreditation Requirements
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Submit Your Application
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Review and Agreement
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Process Overview
Process Overview
The Validation & Verification Journey
From project conception to credit issuance, our process is designed to be systematic, transparent, and rigorous at every stage.
Process Overview
The Validation & Verification Journey
From project conception to credit issuance, our process is designed to be systematic, transparent, and rigorous at every stage.
Phase 1
Phase 1
Validation (Pre-Implementation)
This phase confirms the project is designed correctly and is capable of generating real GHG reductions.
Phase 1
Validation (Pre-Implementation)
SCR outlines a clearly structured and user-focused process that complements our foundational ISO 14064-2 principles Accuracy,
Completeness, Consistency, Relevance, Transparency, Conservativeness.
1
Project Design & PDD Submission
The Project Proponent develops the Project Design Description (PDD), including baseline, monitoring plan, and safeguard assessments.
1
Project Design & PDD Submission
The Project Proponent develops the Project Design Description (PDD), including baseline, monitoring plan, and safeguard assessments.
2
Document Review: Scrutinizes the PDD and all supporting evidence
Stakeholder Consultation Review: Confirms inclusive and responsive engagement
Site Visit (if needed): Verifies physical conditions and feasibility
Issuance of Findings: Communicates required revisions or clarifications
Validation Activities
An accredited Validator conducts a comprehensive review
2
Document Review: Scrutinizes the PDD and all supporting evidence
Stakeholder Consultation Review: Confirms inclusive and responsive engagement
Site Visit (if needed): Verifies physical conditions and feasibility
Issuance of Findings: Communicates required revisions or clarifications
Validation Activities
An accredited Validator conducts a comprehensive review
3
Validation Report & Registration
The Validator submits a detailed report. If compliant, the project is registered with SCR and becomes eligible for ex-ante credit issuance.
3
Validation Report & Registration
The Validator submits a detailed report. If compliant, the project is registered with SCR and becomes eligible for ex-ante credit issuance.
1
Project Design & PDD Submission
The Project Proponent develops the Project Design Description (PDD), including baseline, monitoring plan, and safeguard assessments.
2
Document Review: Scrutinizes the PDD and all supporting evidence
Stakeholder Consultation Review: Confirms inclusive and responsive engagement
Site Visit (if needed): Verifies physical conditions and feasibility
Issuance of Findings: Communicates required revisions or clarifications
Validation Activities
An accredited Validator conducts a comprehensive review
3
Validation Report & Registration
The Validator submits a detailed report. If compliant, the project is registered with SCR and becomes eligible for ex-ante credit issuance.
Phase 2
Phase 2
Verification (Post-Implementation)
This phase confirms the project's actual performance and the accuracy of claimed GHG reductions.
Phase 2
Verification (Post-Implementation)
SCR outlines a clearly structured and user-focused process that complements our foundational ISO 14064-2 principles Accuracy,
Completeness, Consistency, Relevance, Transparency, Conservativeness.
4
Project Implementation & Monitoring
The Project Proponent implements the project and collects data according to the validated monitoring plan.
4
Project Implementation & Monitoring
The Project Proponent implements the project and collects data according to the validated monitoring plan.
5
Data Review: Checks calculations, data traceability, and accuracy
Site Visit: Confirms operational reality matches reported data
Risk-Based Sampling: Targets high-impact data points for review
Evaluation of Materiality: Assesses if discrepancies are significant (>5% threshold)
Verification Activities
An accredited Verifier assesses the monitoring report for a specific period
5
Data Review: Checks calculations, data traceability, and accuracy
Site Visit: Confirms operational reality matches reported data
Risk-Based Sampling: Targets high-impact data points for review
Evaluation of Materiality: Assesses if discrepancies are significant (>5% threshold)
Verification Activities
An accredited Verifier assesses the monitoring report for a specific period
6
Verification Report & Credit Issuance
The Verifier submits a report with a definitive assurance statement. Upon acceptance by SCR, verified carbon credits are issued with unique serial numbers.
6
Verification Report & Credit Issuance
The Verifier submits a report with a definitive assurance statement. Upon acceptance by SCR, verified carbon credits are issued with unique serial numbers.
4
Project Implementation & Monitoring
The Project Proponent implements the project and collects data according to the validated monitoring plan.
5
Data Review: Checks calculations, data traceability, and accuracy
Site Visit: Confirms operational reality matches reported data
Risk-Based Sampling: Targets high-impact data points for review
Evaluation of Materiality: Assesses if discrepancies are significant (>5% threshold)
Verification Activities
An accredited Verifier assesses the monitoring report for a specific period
6
Verification Report & Credit Issuance
The Verifier submits a report with a definitive assurance statement. Upon acceptance by SCR, verified carbon credits are issued with unique serial numbers.
Quality Standards
Quality Standards
Sustainable Carbon Registry Verification Standard
The Sustainable Carbon Registry (SCR) provides comprehensive guidelines for the rigorous validation and verification of greenhouse gas emission reduction and removal projects. Our standard is built upon core pillars to ensure high-integrity carbon credits:
Quality Standards
Sustainable Carbon Registry Verification Standard
SCR outlines a clearly structured and user-focused process that complements our foundational ISO 14064-2 principles Accuracy,
Completeness, Consistency, Relevance, Transparency, Conservativeness.
Get Started Today
Get Started Today
Get Started Today
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