How to Make a Claim

Companies that are now ready to make a Carbon Integrity Claim can do so through the VCMI Claims Reporting Platform. See below for further information on how to do this.

VCMI’s Carbon Integrity 101 webinar series invites companies from around the world to learn how to make Carbon Integrity Claims.

To sign up for Carbon Integrity 101 and receive accessible, actionable guidance on the claims-making process, click here.

Carbon Integrity 101

VCMI’s Carbon Integrity 101 webinar series invites companies from around the world to learn how to make Carbon Integrity Claims to accelerate global net zero, above and beyond science-aligned emissions cuts.

This full programme provides a step-by-step deep dive into VCMI’s Claims Code of Practice, with a live Q&A at the end of each session. Upon completion, participants will be fully equipped with the know-how to make a Carbon Integrity Claim.

Join us in advancing meaningful climate action and sign up today.

How to make a Claim

Following the four key steps for making a Carbon Integrity Claim, as outlined in the VCMI Claims Code, companies should:

 

 

 

Once companies have gone through these four key steps, they may submit all relevant information to the VCMI Claims Reporting Platform to make a Carbon Integrity Claim. This information relates to public disclosure and assurance requirements set out in the VCMI MRA Framework.

The VCMI Claims Reporting Platform

The Claims Reporting Platform supports the VCMI Monitoring, Reporting and Assurance (MRA) Framework which aims to operationalise the VCMI Claims Code by setting out clear procedures for what companies need to do to obtain a Carbon Integrity Claim.

Companies should use the platform to submit all information relating to key disclosure metrics outlined in the VCMI Claims Code, as well as provide evidence to substantiate adherence to each of the requirements to make a specific Carbon Integrity Claim (Silver, Gold, Platinum). Once companies have completed the submission process, they will be given access to the VCMI branding assets (logos) and guidelines and are able to make a Carbon Integrity Claim.

VCMI Claims Reporting Platform

 

Guide to accessing the VCMI Claims Reporting Platform:

  • Step 1: To access the VCMI Claims Reporting Platform, click here.
  • Step 2: Click on ‘Register Now’ in the sign-up page. 
  • Step 3: You will receive an email indicating that you have successfully registered. Please click on the link in the email to complete the registration process. (Note if the email does not appear in your inbox, please check your junk email).
  • Step 4: Once logged in to the platform, please select the relevant submission form to fill. This will take you to the questions to be filled.  
  • Step 5: Please submit your responses including weblinks and documents where appropriate.   
  • Step 6: Once you confirm you are happy with your responses, click ‘submit’. 
  • Step 7: You should receive an email from VCMI confirming your submission is successful and a link to the branding assets/logos and guidelines will follow suit.

For the detailed step-by-step guide visit:

 

Download the MRA Framework

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: claims@vcmintegrity.org

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Alok Sharma President for COP26

“Voluntary carbon markets can increase finance flows. I am pleased the UK Government is supporting the Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative to help ensure they deliver the greatest benefits for climate, for people and nature.”

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Rachel Kyte Dean of the Fletcher School, Tufts University

“Without clarification — and real enforcement — net zero will become an empty slogan that governments, corporations and investors can use to greenwash emissions as usual.”

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Usha Rao-Monari Associate Administrator, UNDP

“Carbon markets hold immense potential for helping the world tackle the climate crisis and accelerate progress across the 2030 Agenda. A robust carbon market relies on climate-credible demand as well as stable and high-integrity supply of carbon credits. Governments are essential partners and can catalyze the generation of real and measurable greenhouse gas emission reductions and removals. UNDP is proud to be partnering with VCMI and Climate Focus on a Toolkit that provides a starting point for policymakers to consider how they engage with voluntary carbon markets as a source of much needed finance to deliver their climate targets.”

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