1
Listing & eligibility screen
Completeness check within 10 working days. Deficiencies notified in writing.
2
Design & methodology alignment
Project Design Document (PDD) is prepared against the applicable CERT methodology and Rulebook. All submitted project documents are published on registration.
3
Independent validation
By a CERT-accredited VVB of your choice, subject to independence and rotation limits.
4
Registration decision
Within 30 days of a complete validated package. Decisions and reasons published.
5
Monitoring & verification
Digital MRV supported. Materiality thresholds published. Verification to ISO 14064-3.
6
Issuance
Serialised CRUs are minted to the project account within 30 days of a complete verified package.
What we ask of every developer
- Transparent, auditable financial model (single additionality test).
- Uncontested land/resource rights and, where applicable, FPIC.
- Digital MRV where technically feasible.
- Signed representations on safeguards, anti-corruption, and human rights.
- Commitment to publication of all project documents.