Organizations that wish to perform validation and verification activities under the International Carbon Registry (ICR) program must apply to become an Approved Validation and Verification Body (VVB).
Approved VVBs are independent third-party organizations authorized to conduct validation and verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) statements for climate projects registered under the ICR program. These activities are conducted in accordance with applicable ICR program requirements and internationally recognized standards, including ISO 14064-2, ISO 14064-3, ISO 14065, and ISO 14066.
Only VVBs that have completed the ICR approval process and signed a VVB Agreement with ICR are authorized to conduct validation and verification activities under the ICR program
Applications follow section 12.1 of the ICR process requirements.
Application for validation and verification bodies
