ICVCM approves three certifiers meeting “high-integrity” criteria, Verra still under scrutiny

An international benchmark aimed at defining high-quality carbon offset projects has taken a significant step forward, with three major certifiers receiving approval from the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) on Friday.

Gold Standard, ACR (formerly American Carbon Registry), and Climate Action Reserve are among the first organizations to meet the “high-integrity” criteria set by the ICVCM, marking a milestone in the efforts to discipline and expand the voluntary carbon market.