VVB Guide

Validation & Verification Body Operations Manual

CredoCarbon Platform
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Your Role

As a VVB (Validation & Verification Body), you are responsible for independently assessing carbon projects to ensure they meet the required standards and accurately report emission reductions.

✅ Validation

Review project design documents, methodology application, and baseline calculations before project implementation.

📊 Verification

Verify actual emission reductions achieved during monitoring periods against claimed reductions.

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Dashboard Overview

⏳ Pending Tasks

View all assigned validations and verifications awaiting your review.

📁 My Projects

Browse all projects assigned to you, organized by task type and status.

❓ Queries

Manage clarification requests sent to developers and review their responses.

🔔 Notifications

Receive alerts for new assignments, query responses, and deadline reminders.

Validation Workflow

Assignment
Document Review
Checklist
Queries
Decision
1

Receive Assignment

Projects are assigned by the platform administrator. You'll receive a notification with project details.

2

Review Documents

Access and review all project documentation including PDD, methodology, baseline, and monitoring plan.

3

Complete Checklist

Work through the validation checklist, marking items as compliant or raising queries as needed.

4

Submit Decision

Approve the project for the next phase or reject with detailed justification.

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Validation Checklist

Methodology appropriate and correctly applied
Project boundaries correctly defined
Additionality adequately demonstrated
Baseline scenario conservative
Emission calculations accurate
Monitoring plan adequate
Social safeguards addressed
Environmental safeguards verified
Stakeholder consultation complete
Documentation complete and accurate
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Verification Process

1

Review Monitoring Data

Examine data collected during the monitoring period, including generation records and emission calculations.

2

Verify Calculations

Cross-check claimed emission reductions against monitoring data. Apply any necessary adjustments.

3

Account for Deductions

Calculate leakage deductions and buffer pool contributions as per methodology requirements.

4

Issue Verification Report

Document verified emission reductions and submit for registry review.