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Verra sets the world’s leading standards for climate action and sustainable development.
Everything we do is in service of increasingly ambitious climate and sustainable development goals – and an accelerated transition to a sustainable future.
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Our Global Impact
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1.2B+
Verified Carbon Units Issued
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2,100+
VCS projects around the world
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Countries using our standards in projects
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Verified Carbon Standard
The world’s leading voluntary Greenhouse Gas program.
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Jurisdictional & Nested Redd+ Framework
The world’s first framework for high-impact forest conservation.
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Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards
Promoting excellence and innovation in land use projects.
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Plastic Waste Reduction Standard
Scaling up plastic waste collection and recycling projects.
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Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard
Meeting the needs of the present, building for future generations.