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VERRA VCS & SD VISTA

We offer Verra VCS and SD VISta verification services to ensure that projects meet
Verra’s requirements before they are issued carbon credits.

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Digitally powered verification for Verra VCS

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) is the leading greenhouse gas (GHG) crediting program worldwide, mandating independent, third-party validation and verification before projects can issue Verified Carbon Units (VCUs).

As an officially accredited Validation and Verification Body (VVB) under Verra’s VCS program, SustainCERT delivers these services with utmost precision and credibility, fully meeting ISO 14065 requirements.

Our industry-leading digital Platform powers the process, centralizing workflow, documentation, and collaboration—eliminating manual back-and-forth and empowering both seasoned and new project developers.

We are equipped to verify a broad range of project types, including:

  • Grid-connected Renewable Energy
  • Cookstove, Solar Cookers, Solar Water Heaters
  • Fuel Switch
  • CFL/LED
  • Solar Home Systems
  • Livestock
  • Waste Handling and Disposal
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Project development under Verra VCS

A project can request Verified Carbon Unit (VCU) issuance upon successful verification. This means:

  1. Project activities are implemented and GHG reductions and removals are monitored.
  2. A VVB – such as SustainCERT – verifies the emission reductions and removals the project achieved.
  3. Verra needs to approve the verification report.
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Project development under Verra VCS

SD VISta verification

SustainCERT is an accredited Validation and Verification Body (VVB) for Verra’s Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta). This service independently verifies the social and environmental benefits of projects, supporting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Projects may either be directly verified for SD VISta assets or apply an SD VISta label to credits issued under other programs, such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). All verified projects are recorded in a public registry managed by Verra, ensuring transparency and credibility.

SustainCERT currently offers verification services for 11 of the 14 SD VISta sectoral scopes, including:

  • Agriculture, forestry and other land use
  • Climate change adoption
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Health
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure
  • Livelihoods
  • Transport
  • Water access and sanitation
  • Women's empowerment
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Verification services powered by a digital Platform

Our audits are powered by the SustainCERT Platform. It enables clear workflow and document management for verification, empowering both experienced and new project developers throughout the process. Goodbye, manual workflows and repetitive back and forths. Our innovative platform brings it all in one place to help you navigate each step of the verification process.

SustainCERT Platform

Streamlined document management

Reduce administrative burden by easily uploading your project documentation on the SustainCERT platform.

User-friendly interface

Our intuitive platform guides users through each step of the verification process, making it accessible to both newcomers and experienced project developers.

Remote collaboration

Our platform enables seamless collaboration regardless of geographical constraints and facilitates the exchange of information between project developers and SustainCERT auditors.

Data security

Our platform’s data protection and storage protocols ensure that sensitive project information remains secure.

START VERIFICATION FOR YOUR VERRA PROJECT TODAY

Get in touch with our team to learn how the SustainCERT platform can support you with the verification
of your projects under Verra VCS and SD VISta.