Verification Program Manual - a standardised approach for independent and rigorous verification of GHG emissions
24th June 2009
The Climate Action Reserve has released the final version of the Verification Program Manual. This document provides verification bodies with a standardized approach for the independent and rigorous verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and removals. The Verification Program Manual gives insight into the verification process, the requirements for conducting verification (like accreditation and training), conflict of interest and confidentiality provisions, and the core verification activities expected. The Verification Program Manual was created as a supplemental document to the Program Manual, which summarizes the overarching rules, policies and procedures for registering projects and creating offset credits with the Reserve and according to its protocols.
The Verification Program Manual is effective now; however, the Reserve recognizes that some of these new policies, particularly in relation to liability insurance, require additional time for implementation. Therefore, verification bodies have until December 31, 2009 to comply with these new requirements.
The Reserve would like to thank all of the interested stakeholders that provided comments and valuable feedback that were incorporated into this document. To view the comments, the Reserve’s responses and additional information on verification, please visit the Reserve website. If you have questions about this manual, verification or accreditation issues, please contact Sarah Stanner-Cranston at 213-542-0293.