This tool provides procedures and requirements to allocate project and leakage emissions for projects eligible under VM0049 Carbon Capture and Storage where non-VCS CO2 (i.e., – CO2 that does not generate credits in the VCS Program) flows through the project boundary. This tool facilitates infrastructure sharing between projects and enables the development of storage hubs.
Development History
VT0012 Accounting Non-VCS CO2 in CCS Projects, v1.0
Status: Active since April 22, 2025
Developer(s): Verra, South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd (external) and Perspectives Climate Group (external) as part of the CCS+ Initiative (external).
Dates of Public Consultation: March 1, 2024, to April 15, 2024
Draft Shared During Public Consultation: VT0012, v1.0 Draft Methodology (PDF)
Summary of Public Consultation: Coming Soon
VVB Assessment Report(s): Coming Soon
Announcement(s): Consultation: Carbon Capture and Storage Tools and Modules, Verra Releases Second Set of Modules and Tools for Carbon Capture and Storage