Verra

Verra is a company based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, with 292 employees. Verra develops and manages standards for environmental and sustainable development projects. They offer programs such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standard, the Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard, and the Landscape Standard. These programs help quantify benefits and drive investment in responsible projects. Verra works with a variety of partners, including those in civil society, governments, and the private sector. Their flagship program, the Verified Carbon Standard, is recognized as the leading standard in the voluntary carbon market. Verra's founding partners, including The Climate Group, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), The World Economic Forum, and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), initially focused on establishing a robust standard for voluntary carbon markets. For more information, visit Verra's website at verra.org.