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VCS Validation Report Template v4.3

This validation report summarizes the validation of a VCS project. The purpose of validation was to verify that the project meets the requirements of the VCS Standard. The validation assessed project documentation through document review, interviews, and a site visit. Several findings were identified and resolved. The validation concluded that the project meets all validation requirements and the project description is accurate and complete.

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VCS Validation Report Template v4.3

This validation report summarizes the validation of a VCS project. The purpose of validation was to verify that the project meets the requirements of the VCS Standard. The validation assessed project documentation through document review, interviews, and a site visit. Several findings were identified and resolved. The validation concluded that the project meets all validation requirements and the project description is accurate and complete.

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VCS VALIDATION REPORT TEMPLATE

This template is for the validation of projects under the VCS Program.

Instructions for completing the validation report:

FILE NAME: Use the following format for the file name of the completed document:
 VCS ValR Project ID DDMMMYYYY

‘DDMMMYYYY’ should be the original date of issue as reported on the title page. If revised documents are
submitted, add ‘_round#_track’ or ‘_round#_clean’ to indicate the review round (1-3) and if it is the clean or
track changes version of the document, and update the date to the most recent date of issue.

FILE TYPE: Submit the document as a non-editable PDF.

TITLE PAGE FORMATTING: This document may feature the validation report title and the preparer’s
logo using size 24, regular (non-italic) Century Gothic font. Fill in and complete each row of the table using
size 10.5, black, regular (non-italic) Arial or Franklin Gothic Book font.

GENERAL FORMATTING: Complete all sections using size 10.5, black, regular (non-italic) Arial or
Franklin Gothic Book font.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Specific instructions for completing each section of the validation report
template are located under the section headings in this template. Instructions relate back to the rules and
requirements set out in the VCS Standard and accompanying VCS Program documents. The preparer will
need to refer to these documents to complete the template.

Note: The instructions in this template are to serve as a guide and do not necessarily represent an exhaustive
list of the information the preparer must provide under each section of the template.

Where a section is not applicable, explain why the section is not applicable (i.e., do not delete the section
from the final document and do not only write “not applicable”).

Delete all instructions, including this introductory text, from the final document.
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VALIDATION REPORT TITLE


Logo (optional)

Report ID Identification number of this validation report

Project title Name of project

Project ID Verra Project ID

Crediting period DD-Month-YYYY to DD-Month-YYYY

Original date of issue DD-Month-YYYY is the date the audit was completed

Most recent date of DD-Month-YYYY is the date on which the document was most recently submitted
issue

Version Version number of this report

VCS Standard Version Version number of the VCS Standard used by the project

Client Client for whom this report was prepared

Prepared by Validation/verification body that prepared this report

Approved by Individual at the validation/verification body who approved this validation report

Work carried out by Individuals who conducted this validation


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Summary:

Provide a brief summary of the following:

 A description of the validation and the project

 The purpose and scope of validation

 The method and criteria used for validation

 The number of findings raised during validation

 Any uncertainties associated with the validation

 Summary of the validation conclusion


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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................5
1.1 Objective............................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Scope and Criteria..............................................................................................................................5
1.3 Reasonableness of Assumptions........................................................................................................5
1.4 Summary Description of the Project..................................................................................................5

2 VALIDATION PROCESS.................................................................................................5
2.1 Method and Criteria...........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Document Review..............................................................................................................................5
2.3 Interviews...........................................................................................................................................5
2.4 Site Visits...........................................................................................................................................6
2.5 Resolution of Findings.......................................................................................................................6

3 VALIDATION FINDINGS................................................................................................6
3.1 Project Details....................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Safeguards and Stakeholder Engagement........................................................................................10
3.3 Application of Methodology............................................................................................................16
3.4 Non-Permanence Risk Analysis.......................................................................................................21

4 VALIDATION OPINION................................................................................................21
4.1 Validation Summary.........................................................................................................................21
4.2 Validation Conclusion......................................................................................................................21

APPENDIX 1: COMMERCIALLY SENSITIVE INFORMATION......................................24

APPENDIX X: <TITLE OF APPENDIX>................................................................................25


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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objective
Explain the purpose of the validation.

1.2 Scope and Criteria


Describe the scope and criteria of the validation.

1.3 Reasonableness of Assumptions


Indicate the reasonableness of assumptions, limitations, and methods that support a statement
about the outcome of future activities.

1.4 Summary Description of the Project


Provide a summary description of the project (no more than one page).

2 VALIDATION PROCESS
2.1 Method and Criteria
Describe the method and criteria, including the evidence-gathering plan, used for undertaking the
validation. Where evidence-gathering plans are used as a part of the validation, include a
description of the evidence-gathering approach, important assumptions, and justification of the
chosen approach.

Describe the validation schedule, including key milestones (e.g., kick-off meeting, desk review, site
visit) and corresponding dates.

2.2 Document Review


Describe how the validation was performed as an audit where the project description and any
supporting documents were reviewed, cross-checked, and compared with identified and stated
requirements.

2.3 Interviews
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Describe the interview process and identify personnel, including their roles, who were interviewed
and/or provided information additional to that provided in the project description and any
supporting documents.

2.4 Site Visits


Describe the method and objectives for site visit(s) performed. Include in the description details of
all facilities and/or project areas visited, the physical and organizational aspects of the project
assessed and the dates when such site visits took place.

2.5 Resolution of Findings


Describe the process for the resolution of findings (corrective actions, clarifications, forward action
requests, or other findings) raised by the validation/verification body during the validation and,
where applicable, outstanding forward action requests from previous validations or verifications.

State the total number of corrective action requests, clarification requests, forward action requests,
and other findings raised during the validation.

Provide a summary of each finding, including the issue raised, the response(s) provided by the
project proponent, and the final conclusions and any resulting changes to project documents.
Unless this fits on one page, put all findings in an appendix.

2.5.1 Forward Action Requests

Provide details of any forward action requests raised during the validation, for the benefit of
subsequent project audits.

3 VALIDATION FINDINGS
3.1 Project Details
Provide an overall conclusion regarding whether the project description is accurate, complete, and
provides with reader with an understanding of the nature of the project.

Then, in the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities for each item, ii) the evidence
checked, and iii) the conclusion of the assessment of the project’s conformance with the relevant
VCS Program requirements. Some additional but not comprehensive guidance is provided.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and


assessment conclusion

Audit history
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Sectoral scope

AFOLU project category, if


applicable

Project activity type

General eligibility of the The response should include:


project to participate in the  Whether the project is not excluded under Table 2.1 of
VCS Program the VCS Standard.
 Whether the project meets requirements related to
pipeline listing deadline, the opening meeting with the
VVB, and the validation deadline.
 Whether the applied methodology is eligible under the
VCS Program, and where the methodology has scale
and/or capacity limits.
 Whether the project is not a fragmented part of a larger
project or activity that would otherwise exceed such
limits.
 Any other relevant eligibility information.

AFOLU project eligibility, if The response should include:


applicable  Whether the selected AFOLU project categories are
appropriate and all related category requirements are
met.
 Whether there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that
native ecosystems have not been converted, cleared,
drained, or degraded to generate GHG credits in
Section 3.2.4.3 below. For ARR, ALM, WRC, or AcoGS
project areas, whether there is sufficient evidence to
demonstrate that clearing or conversion did not take
place within 10 years of the project start date in Section
3.2.4.3 below.

Transfer project eligibility, if The response should include:


applicable  Whether the criteria in Appendix 2 and Section 3.22
(Participation under other GHG Programs) of the VCS
Standard have been met.

Project design The response should include:


 Whether the eligibility criteria for new instances of
grouped projects conforms with the VCS Program
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requirements, if applicable.

Project ownership

Project start date

Project crediting period

Project scale

Likelihood of achieving
estimated GHG emission
reduction or removals

Technologies and measures


implemented by the project
activity or activities

Implementation schedule of The response should include:


the project activity or  An assessment of the implementation status of the
activities project activity(s).

Project location

Conditions prior to project


initiation

Project compliance with


applicable laws, statutes and
other regulatory frameworks

Double counting and The response should include:


participation under other GHG  Where a project is receiving or seeking credit for reductions
programs and removals from a project activity under another GHG
program, assess the evidence of no double issuance against
VCS Standard requirements.
 Whether the project has provided all information required
on whether is registered or seeking registration under any
other GHG programs.
 Whether the project has provided all information required
on whether it has been rejected by another GHG program.

No double claiming with The response should include:


emissions trading programs or  Where project reductions and removals or project activities
binding emission limits are also included in an emissions trading program or
binding emission limit, assess the evidence of no double
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claiming against VCS Standard requirements.

No double claiming with other The response should include:


forms of environmental credit  Where the project activity has sought, received, or is
planning to receive credit from another GHG-related
environmental credit system, assess the evidence of no
double claiming against VCS Standard requirements.

Supply chain (Scope 3) The response should include:


emissions double claiming
 Whether the project proponent(s) or authorized
representative is a buyer or seller of a product whose
emissions footprint is changed by the project activities.

 If so, whether the project proponent(s) or authorized


representative has posted a public statement on their website
in accordance with the VCS Program requirements.

Sustainable development
contributions

Additional information The response should include:


relevant to the project  An assessment of the appropriateness of the leakage
management plan or implementation of leakage and risk
mitigation measures, where applicable.
 An assessment of whether any commercially sensitive
information that has been excluded from the public versions
of project documents conforms with the VCS Program
requirements on what may be excluded. Provide further
detail in Appendix 1.
 An assessment of any additional relevant information that
may have a bearing on the eligibility of the project, the
reductions or removals, or the quantification of the project’s
reductions or removals.

3.2 Safeguards and Stakeholder Engagement


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3.2.1 Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation

3.2.1.1 Stakeholder Identification

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities for each item, ii) the evidence
checked, and iii) the conclusion of the assessment of the project’s conformance with the relevant
VCS Program requirements. Where the rows do not apply, provide justification in the conclusion
column.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Stakeholder
identification

Legal or customary
tenure/access rights

Stakeholder diversity
and changes over time

Expected changes in
well-being

Location of
stakeholders

Location of resources

3.2.1.2 Stakeholder Consultation and Ongoing Communication

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities for each item, ii) the evidence
checked, and iii) the conclusion of the assessment of the project’s conformance with the relevant
VCS Program requirements.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Stakeholder
engagement process

Consultation outcome
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Ongoing
communication

Stakeholder input

3.2.1.3 Free, Prior, and Informed Consent

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities for each item, ii) the evidence
checked, and iii) the conclusion of the assessment of the project’s conformance with FPIC method
requirements.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Obtaining consent

Outcome of FPIC
discussion

3.2.1.4 Grievance Redress Procedure

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities for each item, ii) the evidence
checked, and iii) the conclusion of the assessment on the appropriateness of the project’s procedure
and the accessibility of the procedure as conforming with the requirements.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Development process

Grievance redress
procedure

3.2.1.5 Public Comments

Summarize any public comments submitted during the public comment period and any comments
received after the public comment period. Assess whether the project proponent has taken due
account of any comments and provide a conclusion on the assessment regarding public comments.

Include the project proponent’s response to each comment, describe any resultant changes to the
project design and provide an explanation of how the project proponent’s responses are
appropriate.
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Comments received Actions taken by the project Evidence gathering


proponent activities, evidence checked,
and assessment conclusion

Summary of comment received Provide a summary of actions


taken and any project design
updates or justify why updates
were not necessary or
appropriate.

… ….

3.2.2 Respect for Human Rights and Equity

3.2.2.1 Labor and Work

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii) the
conclusion on the assessment of work labor and working conditions associated with the project, and
mitigation measures implemented to prevent such risks.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment conclusion

Discrimination
and sexual
harassment

Management
experience

Gender equity
in labor and
work

Human
trafficking,
forced labor,
and child labor

3.2.2.2 Human Rights

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii)
provide a conclusion on the assessment of how the project respects and promotes the project of
rights of IPs, LCs, and customary rights holders in line with applicable international human rights
law, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention
169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples.
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Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Human rights

3.2.2.3 Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Heritage

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii)
provide a conclusion on the assessment of how the project preserves and protects cultural heritage
as part of project activities.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Preservation and
protection of
cultural heritage

3.2.2.4 Property Rights

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii)
provide a conclusion on the assessment of property rights of IPs, LCs, and customary rights holders
identified by the project proponent, and the respect of such rights.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Rights to
territories and
resources

Respect for
property rights

3.2.2.5 Benefit Sharing

Where the project has implemented a benefit sharing mechanism, use the table below to describe i)
the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii) provide a conclusion on the
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assessment of the process used to design the plan, the summary of the plan, and the demonstration
of approval and dissemination.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Process used to
design the
benefit sharing
plan

Summary of the
benefit sharing
plan

Approval and
dissemination of
benefit sharing
plan

3.2.3 Risks to Local Stakeholders and the Environment

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii)
provide a conclusion on the assessment of project’s risk assessment and mitigation measures,
including where no risk has been identified by the project proponent. Where no risk has been
identified by the project proponent, provide a conclusion on the assessment confirming no risk has
been identified.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Risks to
stakeholder
participation

Working
conditions

Safety of women
and girls

Safety of
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minority and
marginalized
groups, including
children

Pollutants (air,
noise, discharges
to water,
generation of
waste, release of
hazardous
materials)

3.2.4 Ecosystem Health

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii)
provide a conclusion on the assessment of project’s risk assessment and mitigation measures.

Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Impacts on
biodiversity and
ecosystems

Soil degradation
and soil erosion

Water
consumption and
stress

Usage of
fertilizers

3.2.4.1 Rare, Threatened, and Endangered species

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii)
provide a conclusion on the assessment of the project’s mitigation measures implemented to prevent
negative impacts on rare, threatened, or endangered species. If the project is not located in or
adjacent to a habitat of such species, provide the assessment method used and overall conclusion in
the table.
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Item Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Species and habitat Demonstrate that the project will not adversely impact habitats for rare,
threatened, or endangered species.

… …

3.2.4.2 Introduction of Species

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii)
provide a conclusion on the assessment of the species used in the project to demonstrate that no
invasives were used, existing invasives will not thrive in the project scenario, and the justification of
the usage of non-natives is appropriate.

Species introduced Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment


conclusion

Existing invasive species Evidence gathering activities, evidence checked, and assessment
conclusion

3.2.4.3 Ecosystem conversion

In the table below, describe i) the evidence gathering activities, ii) the evidence checked, and iii)
provide a conclusion on the assessment of the evidence provided by the project proponent that the
ARR, ALM, WRC, or ACoGS project to demonstrate no land was cleared or drained of existing
natural ecosystems.

Item Evidence gathering activities and evidence checked


Ecosystem conversion
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3.3 Application of Methodology

3.3.1 Title and Reference

Provide the title and reference of the applied methodology and any tools. Note that the methodology
and tools, and the specific versions of them applied by the project, must be valid at the time of
validation.

3.3.2 Applicability

For each of the applied methodology’s applicability conditions, describe the steps taken to assess
conformance of the project with the applicability condition. Provide a conclusion with respect to
each applicability condition.

Similarly, where the applied methodology provides the project with a number of tools or modules to
choose from, describe the steps taken to assess that the appropriate tool or module has been
selected. Provide a conclusion with respect to each selected tool or module.

Methodology ID Applicability condition Assessment and conclusion

Example: VM0007 First applicability condition


for given methodology, tool,
or module

... ... ...

3.3.3 Project Boundary

Identify the project boundary and describe the steps taken to validate it. Include details of
documentation assessed (e.g., commissioning reports) and observations made during the site visit.

For each GHG source, sink and reservoir, describe the steps taken in the table below to assess that
it has been selected correctly in accordance with the applied methodology. Describe the steps taken
to assess whether any relevant sources, sinks and reservoirs have not been selected.

Provide an overall conclusion regarding whether the project boundary and selected sources, sinks
and reservoirs are justified for the project.

Source Gas Included? Assessment and conclusion

CO2
Baseline

Source 1 CH4

N2O
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Source Gas Included? Assessment and conclusion

Other

CO2

CH4

Source 2
N2O

Other

CO2

CH4
Source 1
N2O

Other
Project

CO2

CH4
Source 2
N2O

Other

3.3.4 Baseline Scenario

Identify the baseline scenario determined for the project and describe the steps taken to validate it,
including (as applicable) whether:
 Assumptions and data used in the identification of the baseline scenario are justified
appropriately, supported by evidence and can be deemed reasonable.

 Documentary evidence used in determining the baseline scenario is relevant, and correctly
quoted and interpreted in the project description.

 Relevant national and/or sectoral policies and circumstances have been considered and are
listed in the project description.

 The procedures for identifying the baseline scenario have been correctly followed and the
identified scenario reasonably represents what would have occurred in the absence of the
project.

Provide details (including sources of information) of steps taken to cross-check data used in
identification of the baseline scenario.
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Provide an overall conclusion regarding whether the identified baseline scenario is justified.

3.3.5 Additionality

Identify the method used by the applied methodology to demonstrate additionality. Describe in
detail the steps taken to validate that the procedure for additionality (set out in the methodology or
referenced tool) has been followed correctly and precisely.

For project methods, include at minimum information with respect to how the following have been
assessed (as applicable):

 Adherence to regulatory surplus requirements. If the project is in a non-Annex 1 country and is


claiming regulatory additionality due to non-enforcement of a law, confirm that the evidence
provided supports this claim.

 The appropriateness of data and parameters used in financial calculations and sensitivity
analyses, including those taken from feasibility study reports.

 The suitability of the benchmark used for investment analysis.

 The credibility of each barrier identified in the barrier analysis.

 The appropriateness of the geographical region used in the common practice analysis.

 Information regarding similar projects identified in the common practice analysis, including
essential distinctions between similar projects and the proposed project.

 The reasonableness of assumptions made in the demonstration of additionality.

For standardized methods, include at minimum information with respect to how the following have
been assessed (as applicable):

 Adherence to regulatory surplus requirements. If the project is in a non-Annex 1 country and is


claiming regulatory additionality due to non-enforcement of a law, confirm that the evidence
provided supports this claim.

 For performance methods, the appropriateness of the performance benchmark selected and the
ability of the project to achieve the level of the benchmark.

 Adherence to all other criteria and procedures set out in the standardized method.

Provide details (including sources of information) of steps taken to cross-check data used in the
additionality demonstration. Provide an overall conclusion regarding whether additionality is
justified for the project.
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3.3.6 Quantification of GHG Emission Reductions and Carbon Dioxide Removals

Identify the quantification methods that will be used for GHG emission reductions and carbon
dioxide removals generated by the project during the project crediting period. Describe the steps
taken to validate the quantification methods, including all data and parameters used in the
equations, and any references to any other data sources used. Include in the description,
information with respect to how the following has been assessed:
 Quantification of baseline emissions.

 Quantification of project emissions.

 Quantification of leakage emissions.

 Summary of GHG emission reductions or carbon dioxide removals.

 Uncertainties associated with the calculation of emissions.

 Documentation used as the basis for assumptions and sources of data.

Provide an assessment of the following with respect to the project description:


 All relevant assumptions and data are listed in the project description, including their
references and sources.

 All data and parameter values used in the project description are considered reasonable in the
context of the project and are in conformance with the VCS Program rules.

 All estimates of the baseline emissions can be replicated using the data and parameter values
provided in the project description.

Provide an overall concluding statement regarding whether the methodology and any referenced
tools have been applied correctly to calculate baseline emissions, project emissions, leakage and
reductions and removals.

3.3.7 Methodology Deviations

Identify any methodology deviations applied to the project and describe the steps taken to validate
each deviation. Include information with respect to how the following has been assessed:
 Whether the deviation meets with the criteria and specifications for permitted methodology
deviations.

 Whether the deviation negatively impacts the conservativeness of the quantification of GHG
emission reductions or removals (except where they result in increased accuracy).

Provide an overall conclusion regarding whether any methodology deviations applied to the project
are valid.
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3.3.8 Monitoring Plan

Identify the parameters to be monitored and describe the steps taken to validate the suitability and
eligibility of the monitoring equipment and procedures (e.g., process and schedule for obtaining,
recording, compiling and analyzing the monitored data and parameters).

Provide an overall conclusion regarding the adherence of the monitoring plan to the requirements
of the applied methodology and any referenced tools.

3.4 Non-Permanence Risk Analysis


Where relevant, describe the steps taken to assess the non-permanence risk rating determined by
the project proponent. For each risk factor, provide the following information:
 An assessment of all rationale, assumptions and justifications used to support the risk score.

 An assessment of the quality of documentation and data provided to support the risk score.

 A conclusion regarding the appropriateness of the risk score.

Provide a conclusion regarding the determined value of the overall risk rating.

4 VALIDATION OPINION
4.1 Validation Summary
Clearly state that the GHG statement is the responsibility of the project proponent, whether the
project conforms with the validation criteria for projects set out in VCS Version 4 and include any
qualifications or modifications. Adverse, disclaimed, modified or qualified opinions must include a
description of the reason(s) for the opinion, placed before the validation/verification body’s
conclusion.

International Accreditation Forum accreditation body approved validation/verification body opinions


must include a declaration that the validation and/or verification of the GHG statement was
conducted in accordance with ISO 14064-3. The applicable ISO version must be included (e.g., ISO
14064-3; 2019).

4.2 Validation Conclusion


Describe whether the data and information supporting the GHG statement assertion were
hypothetical, projected and/or historical in nature. State the reasonableness of assumptions,
limitations, and methods that support a claim about the outcome of future activities, explaining that
actual results may vary since the estimates are based on assumptions that are subject to change.
Conclude whether the project is likely to achieve the estimated GHG emission reductions and
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carbon dioxide removals described below. Where the project reports removals and reductions
separately, these must also be validated separately.

Crediting period: From [DD-Month-YYYY] to [DD-Month-YYYY]

Validated estimated GHG emission reductions and carbon dioxide removals for the project
crediting period:

For projects that are not required to assess permanence risk, complete the following table:

Vintage Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated


period baseline project leakage reduction removal total VCUs
emissions emissions emissions VCUs VCUs (tCO2e)
(tCO2e) (tCO2e) (tCO2e) (tCO2e) (tCO2e)

DD-MMM-
YYYY to
31-Dec-
YYYY

01-Jan-
YYYY to
31-Dec-
YYYY

01-Jan-
YYYY to
DD-MMM-
YYYY

...

Total

For projects required to assess permanence risk:

i) Provide a conclusion on the following information:

The non-permanence risk rating (%)

If applicable, the Long-term Average (LTA),


whether it has been properly updated, and if
it has been reached.

ii) Complete the table below for the project crediting period:

Vintage Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated


period baseline project leakage buffer pool reductions removals total VCU
emissions emissions emissions allocation VCUs VCUs issuance
(tCO2e) (tCO2e) (tCO2e) (tCO2e) (tCO2e) (tCO2e) (tCO2e)
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DD-MMM-
YYYY to
31-Dec-
YYYY
01-Jan-
YYYY to
31-Dec-
YYYY
01-Jan-
YYYY to
DD-MMM-
YYYY

...

Total
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APPENDIX 1: COMMERCIALLY
SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Use the table below to describe the commercially sensitive information included in the project description to
be excluded in the public version.

Section Information Justification Assessment method and


conclusion
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APPENDIX X: <TITLE OF APPENDIX>


Use appendices for supporting information. Delete this appendix (title and instructions) where no appendix
is required.

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