ICR Welcomes DEKRA Certification GmbH to its VVB Network to Strengthen Carbon Market Integrity
The International Carbon Registry (ICR) is proud to announce that DEKRA Certification GmbH has become an approved Validation and Verification Body (VVB) within our network. This strategic partnership further demonstrates ICR's ongoing dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality, transparency, and trust in the carbon market.
Validation and verification are vital processes that ensure carbon projects meet internationally recognized standards, delivering measurable and verifiable climate benefits. As an accredited VVB under DAkkS, DEKRA Certification GmbH will provide independent, third-party assessments to validate and verify the credibility of carbon projects and carbon credits issued under the ICR program.
With over 25 years of experience and 120 accreditations for system certification, validation, and verification, DEKRA Certification GmbH is one of the leading conformity assessment bodies in Germany.With a strong focus on environmental protection, emission reduction, and social responsibility, DEKRA stands out as a reliable partner for companies worldwide. DEKRA brings trusted expertise in environmental compliance, validation, and verification—ensuring transparency, credibility, and measurable impact in climate-related projects.
Sectoral Expertise
DEKRA Certification GmbH specializes in validation and verification across multiple sectors, including:
1 - Energy industries
2 - Energy distribution
3 - Energy demand
4 - Manufacturing industries
5 - Chemical industries
6 - Construction
7 - Transport
13 - Waste handling and disposal
14 - Afforestation and reforestation
15 - Agriculture
Advancing Trust in Carbon Markets
The inclusion of DEKRA Certification GmbH in ICR’s VVB network strengthens our commitment to ensuring the credibility and integrity of carbon projects and their outcomes. This collaboration supports ICR’s mission to promote transparency, trust, and accountability in carbon markets through robust validation and verification practices.
Guðmundur Sigbergsson, CEO of ICR, stated:
We are excited to welcome DEKRA Certification GmbH to our network of accredited Validation and Verification Bodies. With their extensive track record in quality assurance and environmental compliance, DEKRA brings valuable expertise to our ecosystem. Their commitment to sustainability aligns seamlessly with ICR’s values, and we are excited about this partnership.
Matthias Reichenbach, Product Manager Validation & Verification at DEKRA, added:
We are excited to partner with the International Carbon Registry to list validated and verified climate protection projects. ICR stands out as one of the few carbon registries in the voluntary carbon market that mandates ISO 14064-2 as the foundation for greenhouse gas reduction and removal project reporting — a standard we fully support. Evidence-based, transparently proven climate actions are the key to maintaining public trust in the effectiveness of climate protection – and that trust is essential for both political and economic action.
Explore ICR’s VVB Partners
Independent auditing for validation and verification are critical to maintaining the credibility of carbon projects. To view the full list of ICR’s approved VVBs, visit: https://www.carbonregistry.com/directory?type=vvb
About the International Carbon Registry (ICR)
Established in 2020 and headquartered in Iceland, the International Carbon Registry (ICR) is a global leader in climate project registration, following ISO standards and assurance protocols. ICR provides a seamless platform that accelerates climate projects from design to implementation, integrating with marketplaces and utilizing blockchain technology for enhanced transparency and traceability.
ICR’s team of experts is dedicated to delivering measurable climate impact and helping clients achieve their sustainability goals, driving the transition toward a more sustainable future.
About DEKRA Certification GmbH
At DEKRA, our vision is to be the global partner in creating a safer, more secure, and sustainable world. Safety and security are fundamental human needs, as essential as the air we breathe, and they must never be taken for granted, especially in our highly developed society. Since our founding in 1925, DEKRA has been committed to making the world a safer place. Over the years, our expertise has played a key role in reducing the risk of accidents and injuries across various sectors.
For us, safety and security also mean acting responsibly and sustainably to protect the environment for future generations. We share one planet, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure its preservation for the generations to come.
For more information about DEKRA Certification GmbH, visit: DEKRA Certification GmbH