Inactive Modules and Tools

Verra periodically reviews active modules and tools in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program to ensure (1) that they continue to reflect best practices, scientific consensus, evolving market conditions, and ongoing technical developments, (2) that they are consistent with current VCS Program rules and requirements, and (3) use appropriate and current methodological procedures. These reviews are conducted at least every five years since a module or tool’s last update or review.

As a result of a review, Verra may revise or inactivate a module or tool.
When Verra inactivates a module or tool, a grace period may be provided for projects that are using the module or tool and that are under development or validation and will be specified on the module or tool’s webpage. Project proponents may continue to apply an inactivated version of a module or tool until their next crediting period renewal or baseline reassessment, provided the request for registration, crediting period renewal, or verification with baseline reassessment was submitted within the grace period.
Information on previous versions and their associated grace periods is available in the “Development History” section of the respective module or tool’s webpage.

The list below contains all modules or tools that are currently inactive. Unless otherwise specified, stakeholders may request reactivation of an inactive module or tool by submitting a methodology idea note as per the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process (PDF).