Carbon standard setters or ‘standards’ establish thresholds and benchmarks that help to measure CO2 reductions, avoidances or removals achieved by carbon projects. These standards include independent monitoring and verification requirements and ensure that projects are in compliance with local laws and regulations. Watch the video below to learn more about the function of the carbon standard. This content was created in collaboration with Verra.
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Explore how ‘standards’ establish thresholds and benchmarks that help to measure CO2 reductions, avoidances or removals achieved by carbon projects, produced in collaboration with Verra.
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