Here are some key standards and their requirements:

1. California Carbon Offset Program (CCOP):
   • Requirements: Projects must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and generate verifiable emissions reductions or removals.
   • Governing Body: California Air Resources Board (CARB)
2. Verified Carbon Standard (VCS):
   • Requirements: Projects must meet specific criteria related to additionality, quantification, and verification of emissions reductions or removals.
   • Governing Body: Verra
3. American Carbon Registry (ACR):
   • Requirements: Projects must follow ACR’s protocols, which define eligibility, project types, monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements.
   • Governing Body: Winrock International
4. Climate Action Reserve (CAR):
   • Requirements: Projects must adhere to CAR’s protocols, including eligibility criteria, measurement methodologies, and verification procedures.
   • Governing Body: Climate Action Reserve
5. Gold Standard:
   • Requirements: Projects must meet specific criteria related to sustainable development, environmental integrity, stakeholder engagement, and additionality.
   • Governing Body: Gold Standard Foundation