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VERRA VCS & SD VISTA

We offer Verra VCS and SD VISta verification services to ensure that projects meet
Verra’s requirements before they are issued carbon credits.

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Digitally powered verification for Verra VCS

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) is the leading greenhouse gas (GHG) crediting program worldwide, mandating independent, third-party validation and verification before projects can issue Verified Carbon Units (VCUs).

As an officially accredited Validation and Verification Body (VVB) under Verra’s VCS program, SustainCERT delivers these services with utmost precision and credibility, fully meeting ISO 14065 requirements.

Our industry-leading digital Platform powers the process, centralizing workflow, documentation, and collaboration, eliminating manual back-and-forth and empowering both seasoned and new project developers.

Sectoral scope

We are equipped to verify a broad range of project types, including:

  • Grid-connected Renewable Energy
  • Cookstove, Solar Cookers, Solar Water Heaters
  • Fuel Switch
  • CFL/LED
  • Solar Home Systems
  • Livestock
  • Waste Handling and Disposal
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Project development under Verra VCS

A project can request Verified Carbon Unit (VCU) issuance upon successful verification. This means:

  1. Project activities are implemented and GHG reductions and removals are monitored.
  2. A VVB – such as SustainCERT – verifies the emission reductions and removals the project achieved.
  3. Verra needs to approve the verification report.
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Project development under Verra VCS

Methodology change and requantification

For VCS project developers updating to a new or revised Verra methodology, SustainCERT also provides validation and verification services for methodology change and requantification.

Requantification supports updates to existing carbon credits from past monitoring and verification periods, while methodology change at verification applies the updated methodology to future credits only.

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Renewable energy carbon credits

SD VISta verification

SustainCERT is an accredited Validation and Verification Body (VVB) for Verra’s Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta). This service independently verifies the social and environmental benefits of projects, supporting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Projects may either be directly verified for SD VISta assets or apply an SD VISta label to credits issued under other programs, such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). All verified projects are recorded in a public registry managed by Verra, ensuring transparency and credibility.

Sectoral scope

SustainCERT currently offers verification services for 11 of the 14 SD VISta sectoral scopes, including:

  • Agriculture, forestry and other land use
  • Climate change adoption
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Health
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure
  • Livelihoods
  • Transport
  • Water access and sanitation
  • Women's empowerment
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START VERIFICATION FOR YOUR VERRA PROJECT TODAY

Get in touch with our team to learn how the SustainCERT platform can support you with the verification
of your projects under Verra VCS and SD VISta.

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A digitally supported verification process

Our audits are powered by the SustainCERT Carbon Verification Platform, designed to simplify the validation and verification process.

Reduce manual workflows, improve transparency, and collaborate seamlessly with auditors, all in one place.

SustainCERT Carbon Verification Platform

Streamlined document management

Upload, organize, and track all project documentation in a centralized system.

User-friendly interface

Step-by-step guidance reducing errors and improving collaboration.

Remote collaboration

Work efficiently with SustainCERT auditors regardless of location.

Data security

Enterprise-grade data protection ensures the confidentiality of sensitive project information.