ICROA Conditional Endorsement of Carbon Standards International (CSI)

About ICROA

ICROA is a leading industry Accreditation Programme aiming to enhance integrity in the voluntary carbon market in support of the Paris Agreement Goals. Based on the ICROA Code of Best Practice, the Accreditation Programme certifies best practices in GHG emissions reduction and offsetting through the use of high-quality carbon credits. The Programme is open to all organizations that offer carbon credits as well as emissions reduction and offsetting services. ICROA is a non-profit initiative housed within IETA.

What value does it contribute to Carbon Standards International?

The Endorsement by ICROA is a widely recognized quality mark, assuring buyers of C-sink certificates (CO2 certificates) that these credits meet the foundational principles of the voluntary market and are permanent, real, unique, measurable, and additional.

The Conditional Endorsement by ICROA opens up new distribution channels and increases demand for our customers, as it strengthens buyer confidence in Carbon Standard Internationals C-Sink certificates. It attests to their quality and security through an external authority. Many companies follow the ICROA Code of Best Practice when procuring Carbon removal certificates. For Carbon Standards International, the Conditional Endorsement by ICROA is a significant milestone in scaling carbon removal projects and maximizing climate impact.

What does it mean for Down to Earth?

Down to Earth welcomes this endorsement by ICORA and pays tribute to CSI for putting in the necessary effort. As we collaborate with producers that are certified by CSI, the endorsement is an important development that increases the general integrity of CSI carbon removal credits.

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https://icroa.org/carbon-standards-international-receives-icroa-conditional-endorsement/