Wind turbines at a renewable energy project site, representing a sector covered by Article 6.4 validation and verification.

PARIS AGREEMENT CREDITING MECHANISM (PACM)

Validation and verification services for carbon projects
under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.

Validation and Verification

SustainCERT is an accredited Designated Operational Entity (DOE) for validation and verification activities under the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM).

Established under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, PACM enables the generation of emission reduction and removal credits through an international carbon crediting mechanism. These credits can support countries' Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), subject to applicable authorization and accounting requirements.

SustainCERT provides digitally enabled validation and verification services to assess whether carbon projects meet the requirements of the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism.

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Sectoral scope

SustainCERT is accredited for validation and verification activities under the following sectoral scopes:

Energy industries and demand

Waste handling and disposal

Afforestation and reforestation

Agriculture

A digitally supported verification process

Our audits are powered by the SustainCERT Carbon Verification Platform, designed to simplify the validation and verification process. Reduce manual workflows, improve transparency, and collaborate seamlessly with auditors, all in one place.

SustainCERT Carbon Verification Platform dashboard showing project progress, audit notifications, and verification workflows.

Streamlined document management

Upload, organize, and track all project documentation in a centralized system.

User-friendly interface

Step-by-step guidance reducing errors and improving collaboration.

Remote collaboration

Work efficiently with SustainCERT auditors regardless of location.

Data security

Enterprise-grade data protection ensures the confidentiality of sensitive project information.

Why SustainCERT?

Accredited VVB for Article 6.4 frameworks
Digital-first verification approach that reduces time and administrative burden
Deep expertise in carbon markets and climate policy
Alignment with evolving national and bilateral requirements

UpEnergy

Working with the SustainCERT team is consistently a positive experience. Their broad expertise ensures reviews that are both thorough and insightful. We look forward to continuing our collaboration on upcoming validation and verification engagements.

TASC

SustainCERT is a trusted partner that brings clarity, credibility, and rigor to our projects. Their consistency through audits has significantly reduced findings from standard setters and accelerated our route to issuance.

Global Emissionairy

We have had several positive experiences working with SustainCERT across multiple Verra project validations and verifications. They have delivered high-quality audit reports that critically meet the registry standards and requirements, allowing for an efficient auditing experience.