EWOOD VCUs serve both compliance and voluntary buyers — from corporations with SBTi commitments to sovereign governments pursuing Article 6 pathways.
Companies with SBTi or net-zero pledges seeking high-quality offsets to address residual emissions that cannot yet be eliminated through operational changes.
Banks, asset managers and insurers building sustainable finance portfolios, meeting SFDR / TCFD requirements, or financing green bonds and sustainability-linked instruments.
Dedicated carbon investment vehicles diversifying into high-integrity nature-based solutions with measurable ESG outcomes and premium pricing potential.
Carbon trading operations seeking premium-grade VCUs for resale into corporate or institutional markets, or for arbitrage between registries and tokenised markets.
Sovereign buyers procuring internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs) for CORSIA state reserves, Paris Agreement Article 6 bilateral agreements, or national NDC compliance pathways.
Mission-driven organisations seeking transparent, high-integrity offsets for programme funding, donor reporting, or demonstrated climate co-investment alongside community development.
| Framework | Jurisdiction | Applies to | EWOOD status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBTi | Global | Corporations with net-zero targets | VCS certified — eligible |
| CORSIA | International (ICAO) | Aviation offsetting requirements | Pending — Q3 2026 |
| EU CBAM | European Union | Carbon-intensive importers | Complementary offset tool |
| Article 6 | Paris Agreement | Sovereign NDC bilateral transfers | ITMO pathway in development |
| GHG Protocol | Global | Scope 1, 2 & 3 corporate reporting | Fully compliant |
| CDP | Global | Climate disclosure questionnaire | Accepted voluntary offset |
Not all carbon credits are equal. EWOOD positions at the apex of the voluntary carbon market — VM0047 certified with CCB Gold co-benefits and on-chain retirement.
Verified proof that the reforestation project would not have occurred without carbon finance — confirmed through investment and barrier analysis under VM0047.
Conservative credit issuance with buffer pool contributions held in reserve against reversal risk. Long-term land tenure agreements provide structural protection.
CCB Gold (target) certification confirms measurable biodiversity gains and direct livelihood benefits for local communities — going beyond pure carbon accounting.
For institutional OTC forward and spot purchases, the standard minimum is 1,000 tCO₂e per tranche. Tokenised credit buyers on our ERC-20 platform have no minimum — fractional purchases are supported. Volume discounts apply above 10,000 tCO₂e.
First Verra VCU issuance is projected for 2027 following registry registration expected Q3 2026. Forward contract holders will receive delivery on the agreed schedule from 2027. Token delivery follows the Q4 2026 platform launch.
VCUs are retired directly in the Verra registry under your organisation's name. The serial numbers are permanently cancelled and a retirement certificate is issued. Tokenised buyers retire credits by burning ERC-20 tokens via smart contract, which triggers NFT certificate minting.
All purchases include: Verra serial numbers, retirement certificate (PDF), MRV data summary, project details and chain-of-custody documentation. Tokenised buyers additionally receive an on-chain NFT certificate. Full documentation is suitable for GHG Protocol, CDP and TCFD reporting.
Unretired VCUs purchased under a forward or spot agreement can be transferred to another Verra registry account. Tokenised ERC-20 credits are freely tradeable on secondary markets prior to retirement. Once retired, credits are permanently cancelled and cannot be resold.