Verra catalyzes measurable #climateaction and #sustainabledevelopment outcomes by driving large-scale investment to activities that achieve them.Verra is a non-profit organization that develops and manages standards for sustainable development, climate action, and responsible business practices.

Core values

- Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program has reduced or removed over 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, which is crucial for combating climate change[2].
- Their projects have improved livelihoods, protected nature, enhanced biodiversity, and preserved critical ecosystems across over 125 countries[2].
- Verra's work supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including advancing clean energy, climate action, and poverty alleviation, and improving access to clean water for tens of thousands of people[2].
- The new Consolidated REDD Methodology aligns with national carbon accounting and uses advanced technologies to ensure accurate emission reductions, which helps in global efforts to protect forests and mitigate climate change[1].