Verra has released the Geological Carbon Storage (GCS) Non-Permanence Risk Tool (NPRT), which is now available on the Verra Project Hub. This digitalized tool provides project proponents with an efficient, accurate, and user-friendly way to conduct the non-permanence risk assessment for their GCS projects and estimate the required buffer pool contributions of those projects.
The release of this tool forms part of Verra’s multiyear digitalization initiative, which is a key component in its efforts to enhance transparency and efficiency, streamline processes, and scale up its operations.
The GCS NPRT includes several key features that increase its ease of use:
- Automated risk calculation minimizes the risk of user error.
- Electronic production of a consistently formatted final report allows other stakeholders, such as validation/verification bodies (VVBs) and Verra’s project reviewers, to easily access it and retrieve relevant information.
- The ability to upload all relevant documents, including supporting evidence, in the tool itself expedites the review process by allowing Verra, VVBs, and project proponents to all access the same information in real time.
Accessing the GCS NPRT
The GCS NPRT is available on the Verra Project Hub and can be located in the dropdown menu under “Tools.”
Verra Project Hub account holders can request access to the tool through the Stakeholder Contact Form. Please email hubsupport@verra.org to request access to the Verra Project Hub.