Dear Colleague,

Welcome to Verra’s January Newsletter!

We hope everybody had a good start into the new year! Please see below for this month’s stakeholder news, including important VCS Program updates, methodology announcements, and more.

Also linked below are our job postings (more than 25 positions are currently being advertised) as well as information about events and projects that are open for public comment.

Stakeholder Updates

VCS Program

• VCS Program Version 4.2 Released
  • Required reporting on contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
  • The introduction of requirements for dynamic performance benchmarks; and
  • New and revised requirements for agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) projects.
• Methodology for ARR and Module for Estimating Leakage from ARR Activities: Consultation
• Revised Methodology for Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions
• Revisions to Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management: Consultation
• Two Additional VCS Methodologies Now Eligible under CORSIA
• Important Announcement for Projects Using AUDD Methodologies
• Webinar on Long-Term Monitoring System for Reversals
• EOI Request: Supply Chain/Scope 3 GHG Pilot Initiative
• New Digital MRV Working Group: Invitation to Apply

Plastic Program

• Public Consultation for Plastic Waste Recycling Methodology

Regular Updates

• Job Openings
• Projects Open for Public Comment
• Verra Staff at Events

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