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RegisterVCMI’s Carbon Integrity Claims are made by companies to showcase and communicate climate achievement, above and beyond science-aligned emissions cuts.
Our recent Carbon Integrity 101 webinar series provides companies with step-by-step guidance on how to make a claim. To view webinar content, click here.
Companies that are ready to make a claim are encouraged to do so through the VCMI Claims Reporting Platform.
Carbon Integrity Claims are made by companies to showcase and communicate their climate achievement.
By making a Carbon Integrity Claim, a company leverages high-quality carbon credits to go above and beyond in their climate action, accelerating global net zero. The ‘Carbon Integrity’ Silver, Gold, and Platinum Claims are claims about carbon credits that companies can make to demonstrate climate achievement.
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. Upon completion, participants will be fully equipped with the know-how to make a Carbon Integrity 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 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:
For the detailed step-by-step guide visit:
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: claims@vcmintegrity.org
“Without clarification — and real enforcement — net zero will become an empty slogan that governments, corporations and investors can use to greenwash emissions as usual.”
“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.”
“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.”
