Methodologies
Inactive Modules and Tools
Verra periodically reviews active modules and tools in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program to ensure they continue to reflect best practices, scientific consensus, market conditions, and technical developments. These reviews are conducted at least every five years.
As a result of a review, Verra may inactivate a module or tool. If Verra inactivates a revised version of a module or tool, the previous version also becomes inactive. Inactive modules or tools may be reactivated, whereas permanently excluded modules or tools may not.
When Verra inactivates a module or tool, information about grace periods for continued usage of that module or tool will be provided. If the current version of a module or tool is active but previous versions have been inactivated, information on the previous versions can be found under the “Development History” section on the specific module or tool’s webpage.
The list below contains all modules or tools that are currently inactive.
Project proponents who are interested in using an inactive module or tool may send a reactivation request to methodologies@verra.org. The request should include the following:
- A list of projects (you may consider including similar ongoing projects from other developers)
- The estimated amount of annual emission reductions from each project
- A justification demonstrating that no active module or tool could be used for the project(s)
- Status of the implementation of the project activities
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VMD0008
Inactive Date:
November 27, 2023
VMD0008 Estimation of baseline emissions from forest degradation caused by extraction of wood for fuel (BL-DFW), v1.0
VMD0012
Inactive Date:
December 18, 2023
VMD0012 Estimation of emissions from displacement of fuelwood extraction (LK-DFW), v1.0
VMD0041
Inactive Date:
June 4, 2024
VMD0041 Estimation of baseline carbon stock changes and greenhouse gas emissions in ARR project activities (BL-ARR), v1.1
VMD0043
Inactive Date:
June 4, 2024
VMD0043 Estimation of emissions from displacement of pre-project agricultural activities (LK-ARR), v1.0
VMD0045
Inactive Date:
June 4, 2024