2019

Q3

VCS Version 4 (Release Date: 19 September 2019)

VCS Version 4 incorporates several changes to existing VCS Program rules and requirements. The VCS Version 4 Rules Map (XLS) outlines where specific requirements from the VCS Version 3 program documents can be found in the VCS Version 4 program documents, and whether substantive changes to existing requirements were made or new requirements added.

All VCS Version 4 documents are effective on the issue date, unless otherwise stated in the VCS Version 4 Summary of Effective Dates (PDF).

Consultation Documents
2019 VCS Version 4 Consultation Roadmap

1. Revision to Scope of VCS Program (PDF)
2. Domestic Climate Contribution (DCC) (On hold – see Consultation Roadmap for more information)
3. Update to Project Crediting Period Requirements (PDF)
4. Update to Validation/Verification Body Accreditation Recognition (PDF)
5. Project Sustainable Development Goal Contributions (On hold – see Consultation Roadmap for more information)
6. Streamlining the Methodology Approval Process (PDF)
   • Draft Methodology Approval Process, v4.0 document (PDF) (revisions shown in tracked changes)
7. Updates to AFOLU Requirements (PDF) (Versión en Español)
8. Reorganizing and Restructuring VCS Program Documents (PDF)
   • VCS Standard, v4.0 (draft) (PDF)
   • Methodology Requirements, v4.0 (draft) (PDF)
   • Mapping document (XLSX)

Public Comment

The consultation ran for 60 days, ending on 10 June 2019.

Additional Resources

• Revision to scope of VCS Program resources (PDF)

Q2

VCS Version 4 second consultation

– Consultation overview;
– Webinar recordings (session 1 & session 2); and
– Summary of comments and Verra’s responses (PDF).