QUALITY & INTEGRITY

Look beyond the label.

Build an evidence file, surface open questions and keep a record of what still needs review.

ICVCM’s benchmark addresses credit integrity; VCMI addresses corporate use and claims. Neither this checklist nor a completed set of boxes certifies a project. Read primary source → · Read primary source →

Your evidence checklist

Mark a section only when supporting documents are available for review.

Project identityRegistry ID, methodology and version, project location, developer and vintage.AdditionalityEvidence that the credited outcome relies on carbon finance rather than business as usual.QuantificationBaseline justification, monitoring data, uncertainty and independent verification.Durability & reversalsStorage period, monitoring obligations, buffers and remedies for reversal.Counting & claimsSerial numbers, ownership, retirement beneficiary and any relevant authorisations.People & natureLand rights, consent, safeguards, grievance process and benefit-sharing evidence.Delivery & counterpartyIssued versus future credits, delivery dates, default remedies and supplier diligence.Ongoing reviewMonitoring schedule, public disclosures, claims review and escalation owner.

Before any public claim

Separate internal emissions reductions from external credit finance. Document the intended claim and obtain appropriate review of its scope, evidence and relevant requirements. A purchase calculation alone cannot establish a credible climate claim.

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