The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)

As we head into COP16 Colombia, it’s critical to recognise the vital role Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities play in protecting the world’s most valuable ecosystems. 🤝 Indigenous lands cover 40% of the planet’s ecologically intact landscapes, and these communities continue to safeguard biodiversity even in areas where they lack formal land rights. The Integrity Council recently launched the Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities VCM Engagement Forum. This independent, self-led Forum aims to work directly with these communities to ensure their voices are heard and their rights and interests are respected in the #VoluntaryCarbonMarket, to help unlock sustainable finance that supports their livelihoods and preserves the ecosystems we all depend on. 🌐✅ To engage with us on ground at COP16, reach out to us at info@icvcm.org 🌿 #ClimateAction #IndigenousRights

📢The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) is inviting applications for its Expert Panel. The term for our current Expert Panel is coming to an end and we are seeking applications from industry professionals with demonstrated expertise in carbon project methodologies, sustainable development, and social safeguards. We are particularly interested in professionals from the Global South and Indo-Asia-Pacific regions to enhance geographic diversity within the panel. As a member of the Expert Panel, you will play a pivotal role in driving the integrity and effectiveness of voluntary carbon markets worldwide. 🌐 🔍If you have: ✔️ Expertise in the design, review, or implementation of carbon methodologies ✔️ Experience with sustainable development and environmental safeguards ✔️ Commitment to advancing climate action through high-integrity carbon markets ⌛Applications close on 3rd November. 🔗Find out more and apply now - https://lnkd.in/emTCC3Ej

🔍How do CCP-Approved methodologies strengthen the integrity of #CarbonCredits? Join Remo Filleti, PhD, our Carbon Technical Analyst, as he speaks at a distinguished panel titled ‘New Methodologies and the Adoption of the Core Carbon Principles: Impacts on the Voluntary Carbon Market.’, organised by the Aliança Brasil Nature-based Solutions. 🌿 Remo will be joined by esteemed panellists including Annie Groth, Country Liaison, Brazil, Verra, Geisa Principe, COO for Americas, Earthood , Danilo R. A. de Almeida, Director, Aliança Brasil Nature-based Solutions. The panel will explore how the implementation of the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) is shaping a high-integrity #VoluntaryCarbonMarket. Remo will be sharing his insights on the potential for these methodologies to boost credibility, market access, and environmental impact—paving the way for more sustainable, transparent carbon markets. ✅ If you're interested in learning how these developments can unlock new opportunities for market participants and enhance the integrity of #CarbonCredits, this session is a must-attend.💡🌍 📅 Date: 16 October 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dnZi7w88  

💡Recently, our Board announced additional CCP-Approved methodologies, which will pave the way towards high-integrity carbon credits through projects using these methodologies. To better understand what they are and why it’s important, read our posts: 🔗 Explore CCP-Approved methodologies: 🌿ODS - https://lnkd.in/eryqQnrR 🌿LFG - https://lnkd.in/ejdA92X6 🌿LDAR - https://lnkd.in/eTUXucQN

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced HR Manager to join our team at the Integrity Council!💼🌿 If you’re ready to play a pivotal role in supporting our mission to enhance the integrity and impact of the voluntary carbon market, we want to hear from you. 🔍What we are looking for: ✅ Proven experience in HR management ✅ Strong leadership and communication skills ✅ Passion for sustainability and climate action ✅ Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment 💡Deadline – 17th October 🔗Find out more and apply now - https://lnkd.in/enxxHk_9

The Integrity Council is proud to have contributed to a new practical guidance from the Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) Programme focused on "Integrating Gender into the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Carbon Credit Projects."🤝 This groundbreaking guidance aims to empower project developers to incorporate gender equity throughout the lifecycle of their projects, enhancing not only the ethical impact but also the overall effectiveness and integrity of carbon credits in the #VoluntaryCarbonMarket. ✅ 🔎 Why does gender matter in carbon credit projects? Integrating gender considerations into project design and implementation is a strategic approach that can improve project outcomes, contribute to achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and create more resilient and impactful carbon markets. We believe that gender-equitable carbon credits serve as a strong sustainability mechanism, enabling companies to address cross-cutting environmental, social, and governance issues while delivering meaningful benefits for women and communities. 💬 We’re excited to have collaborated with Eloise Conley, Senior Sustainability Associate, PwC UK, alongside, Social Development Direct and other leading organisations on this initiative, as a step forward in building a more inclusive and sustainable #VoluntaryCarbonMarket. 📄 Access the full guidance here: https://lnkd.in/eG5gRcXe

Ready to lead on climate? 🌎 VCMI Carbon Integrity Claims recognize organizations that use high-quality carbon credits to go above and beyond in their climate action, accelerating global net zero. 🌐 👇 Fill out this simple questionnaire to find out how close your company is to making a Carbon Integrity Claim, and receive a personalized report with your responses, next steps, and guidance to further support your company’s climate leadership. 📈 🔗https://lnkd.in/eZrnQY3t

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) Chair Annette Nazareth says: “We're delighted that Cercarbono recognises the value of high-integrity carbon credits and has applied for our science-based CCP assessment. We encourage carbon crediting programs to join us in building trust in the #VCM. By undergoing our rigorous assessment process, programs meeting our CCP criteria can use the CCP label by issuing credits under CCP-approved methodologies, a mark of excellence for high-quality carbon credits." The applications for our assessment process are closing soon. We encourage programs to step up and apply for assessment to become CCP-Eligible. ✔️ We are helping build the #VCM 2.0. The Core Carbon Principles set a global benchmark for high integrity that will rebuild trust in the #VoluntaryCarbonMarket and introduce greater consistency. The CCP label is designed to unlock much-needed private sector investment in climate solutions which would otherwise not be viable, and accelerate flows of finance to countries in the Global South.🌍

🌍Keeping the momentum going from #NYClimateWeek, here’s the events you can find the Integrity Council at this week:     🔹 BloombergNEF Summit, London Join our Board Member Doris Honold for an insightful panel discussion on “Introducing VCM 2.0: The Offset Market Gets a Makeover”. The session will focus on how government intervention can support in building robust, trustworthy carbon markets that drive real environmental impact, ensuring they contribute meaningfully to global climate goals. 🌐   Doris will be joined by @Michael Curran, Head of Carbon & Environmental Products, Vitol, and Natalia Dorfman, CEO & Co-Founder, Kita. The session will be moderated by Layla Khanfar, Corporate Sustainability Analyst, BloombergNEF and feature insights on how the voluntary carbon market can scale with integrity, ensuring that emissions reductions and removals are real, measurable, and impactful. ✅    📅 When: 8 October  🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d8faR4n   🔹 Carbon Forward Expo, London    Our Director of Public Affairs Lorna Ritchie will attend the Carbon Forward Expo 2024. Joined by Chris Leeds, Executive Director, Head of Carbon Markets Development, Standard Chartered, and William Pazos, Co-founder and CEO, ACX (AirCarbon Exchange), Lorna will be speaking at the panel ‘ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles (CCPs): Salvation or distraction?.     The panel will be moderated by Roy Manuell, EMEA Markets Editor, Carbon Pulse, and feature insights on how our science- based CCPs could unlock fresh investment and reassure buyers, restoring integrity in the #VoluntaryCarbonMarket. 🤝   📅 When: 10 October   🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ePNHFW6R       🔹 International Carbon Markets Summit    Anton Tsvetov, our Associate Director for Policy, will join an in-depth fireside chat to delve into the ongoing rehabilitation of the #VCM. Hosted by Chris Leeds, Executive Director, Head of Carbon Markets Development, Standard Chartered, and in conversation with Mark Kenber, Executive Director, VCMI, Anton will discuss how efforts to restore credibility and transparency are crucial for the market's long-term sustainability and effectiveness. 📈   The session will explore the challenges and opportunities in reshaping the VCM’s landscape, including how ICVCM’s standards and policies are helping rebuild trust and ensuring that carbon credits deliver real, measurable climate impact.  🌿   📅 When: 14 October    🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eRyTS8NU  

Last week, the Integrity Council joined global leaders, Indigenous Peoples, and key stakeholders to champion the role of high-integrity carbon markets in achieving global climate goals. The sessions reaffirmed a simple but critical message: the building blocks of a high-integrity, reformed voluntary carbon market (VCM) are now firmly in place. ✅ Our Voluntary Carbon Markets Day, co-hosted with VCMI and Global Carbon Market Utility showcased how carbon finance can be a powerful lever for climate action. But for the VCM to realise its full potential, we must act with speed, scale, and—above all—integrity. 🌱 Key Takeaways: 💡 Empowering Indigenous and/or local communities: Indigenous Peoples manage 40% of the world’s intact landscapes and are crucial to protecting global ecosystems. Their voices must be central to the VCM’s future. As Onel Masardule , Co-Chair of the VCM Engagement Forum, emphasised, “Their rights and traditions must be respected, and they need to be central partners in shaping the future of the VCM.” 💡 Unlocking the Power of Carbon Finance: The #VCM can channel billions into sustainable projects—protecting biodiversity, reducing emissions, and delivering social benefits. Our science-based Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) ensure that CCP-Labelled credits adhere to the highest standards and transparent mechanisms, enabling much-needed climate finance to scale. 💡 Women’s Role in Climate Action: Empowering women through carbon finance is key to sustainable development. Stella Napanu, Member of the VCM Engagement Forum, shared, “We need to put money in the hands of women who make decisions, not just treat them as beneficiaries.” Ensuring equitable access to finance will strengthen communities and enhance the long-term success of climate initiatives. 📈 The Path Forward: Integrity and transparency are the cornerstones of a thriving #VCM. Through collaboration, robust governance, and meaningful participation from all stakeholders, we can harness the full potential of carbon markets to drive climate action at the scale required. Our commitment is clear: we will continue to lead efforts to build a high-integrity, inclusive VCM that serves both people and the planet. 🌎 🔗 Read more in our blog - https://lnkd.in/exRrN3aU