ICR Welcomes SustainCERT as a New Validation and Verification Body to Strengthen Carbon Market Integrity
The International Carbon Registry (ICR) announces the addition of SustainCERT as the newest Validation and Verification Body (VVB) in its network. This collaboration supports ICR’s commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, transparency, and trust in the carbon market.
Verification and validation are essential to confirm that carbon projects adhere to globally recognized standards and produce genuine, measurable climate benefits. As an accredited VVB, SustainCERT delivers independent, third-party assessments to validate and verify the reliability of carbon projects and carbon credits worldwide.
With extensive experience in climate impact verification and digital innovation, SustainCERT specializes in environmental impact assessments and technical evaluations. Their verification services are supported by a digital platform that streamlines processes and workflows, unlocking seamless collaboration between project developers and auditors.
Sectoral Expertise
SustainCERT specializes in validation and verification across various sectors, including:
13 - Waste handling and disposal
14 - Afforestation and reforestation
15 - Agriculture
Advancing Credibility in Carbon Markets
The inclusion of SustainCERT in ICR’s VVB network enhances efforts to ensure the credibility of carbon projects and impacts. This partnership aligns with ICR’s mission to promote a trusted and transparent carbon market through independent oversight and high-quality validation and verification processes.
Guðmundur Sigbergsson, CEO of ICR, stated:
We welcome SustainCERT to our network of accredited VVBs. Their innovative digital approach and expertise in GHG auditing make them a valuable partner. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to upholding integrity and transparency in the carbon market.
Marion Verles, CEO at SustainCERT, added:
We are honored to become part of ICR’s accredited VVB network. SustainCERT is dedicated to enhancing transparency and credibility in carbon markets through rigorous verification services supported by digital solutions. We look forward to working closely with ICR to support the integrity and scale of carbon credit projects worldwide.
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 SustainCert
SustainCERT is a climate impact verifier founded in 2018 to build trust and credibility in the climate ecosystem. The company specializes in verification services for carbon markets and value chain decarbonization projects. By combining deep climate expertise with advanced digital innovation, SustainCERT is developing innovative digital solutions that increase the speed and accuracy at which climate impact can be verified and unlock scale in climate action.
For more information about SustainCERT, visit: https://www.sustain-cert.com/