4K Earth Science Joins the International Carbon Registry’s (ICR) Network of Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs)
The International Carbon Registry (ICR) is pleased to welcome 4K Earth Science as the latest Validation and Verification Body (VVB) in its network. This collaboration enhances ICR’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, transparency, and credibility in the carbon market.
Validation and verification are fundamental to ensuring carbon projects comply with globally recognized greenhouse gas (GHG) program standards and deliver real, quantifiable climate benefits. As an accredited VVB, 4K Earth Science provides independent, third-party assurance to certify the accuracy and integrity of carbon credit projects worldwide.
With a strong track record in environmental science and carbon verification, 4K Earth Science brings a wealth of expertise in conducting technical assessments, environmental impact evaluations, and sustainability verifications. Their deep knowledge across energy, waste management, and climate solutions ensures that carbon projects meet rigorous international standards.
Sectoral Expertise
4K Earth Science specializes in a broad range of industries, including:
- Energy industries (TA 1.1 and TA 1.2)
- Energy distribution (TA 2.1)
- Energy demand (TA 3.1)
- Manufacturing industries (TA 4.1)
- Chemical Industries (TA 5.1)
- Construction (TA 6.1)
- Transport (TA 7.1)
- Mining/Mineral production (TA 8.1)
- Metal production(TA 9.2)
- Fugitive emissions from fuels (TA 10.1)
- Fugitive emissions from production and consumption of halocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride (TA 11.1)
- Solvent use (TA 12.1)
- Waste handling and disposal (TA 13.1 and TA 13.2)
- Afforestation and Reforestation (TA 14.1)
- Agriculture (TA 15.1)
- Carbon capture and storage of CO2 in geological formations (TA 16.1)
Strengthening Carbon Market Integrity
The latest addition with 4K Earth Science into the ICR VVB network strengthens the ability to deliver credible and verified carbon credits. This partnership aligns with ICR’s mission to build a trusted and transparent carbon market through independent oversight and best-in-class verification.
Guðmundur Sigbergsson, CEO of ICR, stated:
We're happy to be adding yet another experienced VVB like 4K Earth Science to our network of approved VVBs. 4K Earth Science extensive experience is invaluable as we expand our reach. This collaboration aligns with our mission to uphold the highest standards of quality and integrity in the carbon market.
Swati S Acharya, DOE Manager, added:
Joining ICR’s network is a significant step forward for us. It allows us to contribute to a more transparent and credible carbon market while supporting clients in achieving their sustainability goals.
Learn More About ICR’s VVB Partners
VVBs play a critical role in independently auditing and verifying carbon projects. For a full list of ICR’s approved VVBs, visit: https://www.carbonregistry.com/directory?type=vvb
About International Carbon Registry (ICR)
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Iceland, the International Carbon Registry (ICR) is a global leader in registration of climate projects relying on ISO standards and assurance. ICR provides a streamlined platform that accelerates the journey of climate projects from design to delivery via marketplace integrations, pioneering in integrating public blockchain technology ensuring transparency and traceability.
ICR’s team of experts is passionate about creating real, measurable impact and helping our clients achieve their sustainability goal while advancing its mission of leading the way to a sustainable future and being at the heart of climate innovation.
About 4K Earth Science
4K Earth Science Private Limited is a company started in 2018 to cater to the compliance assurance services for various areas in the Energy, Environment, Climate and Water sectors globally. We aim to focus as a third party services provider to objectively validate, verify, check, audit and report on GHG measures implemented by parties. With a deep knowledge and know how in the green business areas, we are a consortium of professionals with more than 2 decades of experience in project execution, compliance measurement, validation and verification services for renewable energy, community oriented, forestry, Agriculture and socio-economic projects. Our team is equipped with procedure, process, requirements and professional validation/verification reporting approaches on UNFCCC - CDM, A6.4 Mechanism (AE), ISO 14065, Verra - VCS, CCB, Gold Standard, Global Carbon Council, Cercarbono, Plan Vivo, Social Carbon, and other GHG.
For more information about 4K Earth Science, visit http://4kearthscience.com/