The VCM Knowledge Vault is an always updated, go-to resource to help businesses participate in a maturing market
As an ever-evolving and maturing space, there is no shortage of resources to help companies of all sizes navigate the voluntary carbon market (VCM). But with so many new releases and an extensive back catalogue of guidance, how can you possibly keep track?
Whether you are an established stakeholder looking to keep up with the latest best practices, or a new participant needing an introduction to the market, the VCM Knowledge Vault is here to support you. We want to equip you to lead the way for climate, nature and people.
Released by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market in March 2023, the long-awaited Core Carbon Principles are ten fundamental, science-based principles for identifying high-quality carbon credits that create verifiable climate impact.
The Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative’s Claims Code of Practice, released in June 2023, is essential guidance for companies. It outlines how to use high-integrity carbon credits to support climate commitments and make credible claims.
This TFCI guidance, published in February 2023, helps companies identify high-quality forest carbon credits. It also speaks extensively on the vital role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities as custodians of the world’s forests.
Published by NCS Alliance and WBCSD in March 2023, this guide helps businesses using natural climate solutions procure high-quality carbon credits. It focuses on strategies that provide climate mitigation, biodiversity gains, and community benefits.
Part-funded by WMBC and published by Ecosystem Marketplace in October 2023, the report found that companies tend to use carbon credits to support their climate strategies, debunking the myth that they buy credits to delay emissions reductions.