CRS Comments on the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program is a standard and framework for GHG emission reductions and removals. It is also a Green-e Climate Endorsed Program. On 1 September 2011, VCS released for public consultation draft requirements for standardized approaches for baselines and additionality. CRS submitted comments in general support of the VCSA’s decision to move forward with standardized approaches, requesting clarification on several aspects of the new proposed requirements, and making several suggestions for improvement and clarification.