Verra Certification
EWOOD PGM adheres to VCS standards and will soon be implementing CCB Gold standards as part of the VM0047 programme, the most rigorous methodology for afforestation, reforestation and revegetation on the voluntary carbon market.
Registry
Verified Carbon Standard
Target
VM0047
ARR Methodology
DOE Validation
In progress
What is Verra VCS?
VCS programme overview
The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) is the world's most widely used voluntary GHG programme. Over 1,900 projects in 80+ countries have issued more than 900 million VCUs, each representing one tonne of CO₂-equivalent reduced or removed.
CCB Gold standard
The ‘Climate, Community and Biodiversity’ (CCB) Gold certification attests that reforestation projects generate exceptional co-benefits, measurable gains in biodiversity, direct livelihoods for communities and climate resilience, which go beyond simple carbon accounting.
VM0047 — ARR methodology
VM0047 is Verra's Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation methodology, the most conservative, scientifically robust framework for tropical ARR projects. It governs how carbon sequestration is measured, verified and issued as VCUs, commanding a market premium.
Certification process
Project design document (PDD)
Full baseline study, monitoring plan and additionality analysis compiled and submitted to Verra. EWOOD PDD submitted 2025.
DOE validation
Independent Designated Operational Entity audits the PDD against VM0047 criteria. Validation in progress, expected completion Q3 2026.
VCU issuance
Following registry registration, Verified Carbon Units are issued against verified biomass measurements. First issuance projected 2027.
Registry listing
VCUs listed on the Verra public registry with serial numbers, project details and retirement records fully transparent and searchable.
EWOOD certification status
| Milestone | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PDD drafted | Complete | 2025 |
| DOE selection | Complete | 2026 |
| Validation audit | In progress | Q3 2026 |
| First VCU issuance | Target | 2027 |
| CCB Gold certification | Target | 2027+ |
Why Verra matters
Market standard
Verra VCS accounts for approximately 80% of the global voluntary carbon market by volume. Buyers and compliance bodies recognise it as the benchmark for credit integrity.
Third-party verified
No credit is issued without independent audit by a Verra-accredited DOE. Every tCO₂e you purchase has passed external scientific scrutiny — not self-reported claims.
Transparent public registry
Every project, VCU serial number and retirement record is publicly searchable on the Verra registry, providing full chain-of-custody traceability to any buyer or auditor.
