Carbon Project Design Document (PDD) Creation Services

Carbon Project Design Document (PDD) Creation Services

This service is for project developers and sponsors who need a complete carbon Project Design Document for registration with standards such as Verra VCS, Gold Standard, CDM derived methodologies, or similar frameworks. The focus is a single project or grouped project that is ready to move from concept and basic feasibility into formal documentation for validation and credit issuance.

The work covers structuring the PDD, consolidating technical and baseline data, and preparing a document that can be reviewed by validators and investors. The objective is a file that stands up to scrutiny and supports carbon credit issuance and project finance discussions.

Full carbon Project Design Document (PDD) creation for one project from USD 7,500. Fixed fee covers drafting based on a chosen methodology, emissions baseline and project scenario, monitoring plan, and financial additionality sections. Payment by bank transfer only via Financely bank details.

Which Carbon Projects Fit This PDD Service

Project Types We Work With

  • Renewable energy projects such as solar PV, wind, small hydro, and biomass with grid connection or captive use.
  • Energy efficiency and fuel switching projects that reduce fossil fuel consumption at industrial or commercial sites.
  • Waste management and methane avoidance projects including landfill gas, wastewater treatment, and biogas systems.
  • AFOLU, forestry, and land use projects that follow established REDD+, ARR, or similar methodologies, subject to data quality.
  • Urban and industrial decarbonisation projects that fit an approved methodology and have measurable emission reductions.

Minimum Project Readiness

  • Defined project boundary, location, ownership, and technology description.
  • Baseline information available or reasonably obtainable for emissions, activity data, and historical conditions.
  • Clear project scenario including commissioning date, expected lifetime, and main technical parameters.
  • Basic financial model or at least capex, opex, and expected revenue data to support additionality sections.
  • Choice of target standard or short list of standards and methodologies to anchor the PDD structure.

Scope Of Work For PDD Creation

Once the fee is paid and the data room is shared, the project moves into structured documentation. The work focuses on producing a PDD that can go to validation and be used in investor and lender discussions.

  • Review of available technical studies, feasibility documents, permits, and environmental and social assessments.
  • Selection or confirmation of the applicable methodology under the chosen carbon standard.
  • Drafting of project description, boundary, and technology sections in line with standard templates.
  • Baseline scenario and additionality narrative based on regulations, barriers, and financial analysis as applicable.
  • Quantification of expected emission reductions or removals using data provided by the sponsor.
  • Drafting of monitoring plan, including parameters to be monitored, frequency, and responsible parties.
  • Support with stakeholder consultation and sustainable development sections where required by the standard.
  • One consolidated round of comments and edits after sponsor and technical adviser review.

The service does not replace detailed engineering or environmental studies. It builds on the underlying work that project teams and technical consultants have already produced.

PDD Service Fees, Process, And Payment

The PDD service is priced as a single fee for one project so that sponsors know the cost before committing.

  • Service fee: fixed price of USD 7,500 per PDD for one project using an approved methodology and standard.
  • Included: one full draft PDD, one consolidated revision round, and support responses to one set of validator comments on wording.
  • Not included: field surveys, lab work, new engineering studies, or complex modelling that must be done by specialist firms.
  • Payment method: 100 percent payable in advance by bank transfer via the Financely bank details page.
  • Project size: suitable for small to mid-size projects and grouped projects where data quality is sufficient for standard registration.
  • Timeline: initial draft typically within a few weeks of receiving complete data; depends on project complexity and data quality.
  • Refunds: fees are not refundable once drafting starts, even if the sponsor later changes standard or strategy.

Order A Carbon Project Design Document (PDD)

If your carbon project is ready for formal documentation and you want the PDD drafted on a clear fixed fee, you can pay the service fee, share your data room, and move directly into drafting and structuring. This avoids long calls and open-ended scope.

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Carbon PDD Creation Service: FAQ

Do you guarantee that the PDD will be approved by a standard or validator
No. Approval rests with the chosen standard and the independent validator. The service focuses on preparing a PDD that follows the methodology and makes proper use of the data you provide. If the underlying data or project does not meet the standard requirements, no documentation service can override that.
What data do you need before starting the PDD drafting work
Typical requirements include project design documents, technical studies, baseline data, production or activity forecasts, capex and opex, any existing monitoring data, and information on permits and land rights. A short project description and ownership structure are required for KYC and documentation purposes.
Can you help choose between Verra VCS, Gold Standard, or another standard
Yes, the service includes a view on which standards and methodologies appear suitable based on sector, geography, and project type. The final choice sits with the sponsor, who should also consider buyer preferences, host country rules, and their own legal advice.
Do you provide project finance or offtake agreements as part of this PDD service
No. This page covers PDD creation only. Carbon offtake structures, project finance, and other capital raising work sit under separate services and pricing. The PDD can support those processes by giving investors and lenders a clear view of the carbon component of the project.
Can you update an existing PDD prepared by another consultant
Updates and rewrites are treated on the same fee basis if the work is comparable to a full draft. If the changes are minor, reduced pricing may be possible after reviewing the existing file. In all cases, data and methodology checks are carried out at the start of the engagement.

Disclaimer: This page describes a paid service for drafting carbon Project Design Documents (PDDs). It is not legal, tax, or investment advice and not a guarantee of project registration, validation, or carbon credit issuance. All decisions on methodology approval, validation, and issuance rest with the relevant standards, validators, and authorities. Clients should obtain independent legal, technical, and tax advice before committing capital. Financely operates as a structuring and documentation platform through regulated partners and does not act as a bank, broker dealer, or fund manager.

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