Verra

Verra is a company that strives to establish standards for a sustainable future by addressing crucial environmental and sustainable development issues. Since its inception in 2005, the company has been dedicated to developing robust standards to accurately quantify benefits and drive investment in responsible, high-performing projects and programs. Verra collaborates with partners in civil society, governments, and the private sector to develop innovative frameworks and enable on-the-ground results. Its flagship standard, the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, is a longstanding leader in the voluntary carbon market. Over the years, Verra has expanded its focus to meet increasing demand for social and environmental standards. With a growing global staff, the company manages various standards and programs, including the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standard, the Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard, and the Landscape Standard. Verra continually works with partners to ensure that its existing and new requirements reflect the most current knowledge and global best practices. Founded by a group of business and environmental leaders, including The Climate Group, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), The World Economic Forum, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Verra initially aimed to enhance quality assurance in voluntary carbon markets. Today, the company is steadily expanding its scope to respond to the need for new, forward-thinking standards, with a focus on market-based, workable solutions to complex social and environmental challenges.