Carbon Markets · Validation & Verification
The opinion that moves credits from project to market.
ISO 14064-3 validation of project design documents and periodic verification of monitoring reports — the two assessments that registries require before credits are issued.
Independent opinions the registries, buyers, and markets can build on.
Carbon market validation confirms that a project is designed in accordance with the applicable methodology and will generate real, additional, measurable emission reductions. Carbon market verification confirms that the emission reductions claimed in a monitoring period actually occurred — providing the basis for credit issuance.
EDAT delivers both services under ISO 14064-3, aligned with the specific procedural requirements of the applicable crediting standard. Every opinion is independently reviewed before issue, ensuring it will hold up under registry scrutiny, buyer due diligence, and regulatory challenge.
Standards & Frameworks Applied
Why this matters
Registry Acceptance
Opinions structured and documented to meet the procedural requirements of VCS, Gold Standard, Article 6.4, ACR, CAR, and other programmes.
ISO 14064-3 Rigour
Every engagement follows the international standard for GHG validation and verification — the recognised framework for credible V&V.
Buyer Confidence
Third-party verified credits command premium pricing and pass institutional buyer due diligence processes that self-reported data cannot.
Periodic Coverage
Ongoing annual or biennial verification coverage throughout the project lifetime — building a consistent, registry-compliant credit issuance record.
How the engagement works
Engagement Scoping
Define the applicable standard, document requirements, site visit scope, assurance level, and verification period.
Evidence Assessment
Document review, site visit, data testing, and structured clarification cycles with the project developer.
V&V Opinion
Independent review, corrective action resolution, and issuance of the validation or verification statement in registry-required format.
Ready to validate or verify your project?
Tell us your project standard, current phase, and timeline. We will scope an engagement that fits your registry submission schedule.