How to Register Your Carbon Project Under Verra, Gold Standard, or GCC
Registering your carbon project with a recognized standard such as Verra (VCS), Gold Standard, or the Global Carbon Council (GCC) is the foundation for generating marketable carbon credits. Financely provides structured, step-by-step guidance to help developers meet eligibility criteria, navigate documentation requirements, and secure formal acceptance under the chosen registry.
Outcome:
A successfully registered carbon project ready for validation, verification, and credit issuance.
Choosing the right registry
- Verra (VCS):
Widely recognized with strong market demand; suitable for AFOLU, renewable energy, and industrial projects.
- Gold Standard:
Favored for projects with strong sustainable development co-benefits.
- GCC:
Emerging standard with growing acceptance, particularly in MENA-based transactions.
Registration process
| Step |
Description |
| 1. Eligibility Check |
Confirm project type, methodology applicability, and location fit. |
| 2. Account Setup |
Create registry account and provide developer details and authorizations. |
| 3. PDD Submission |
Submit Project Design Document and supporting studies to the registry. |
| 4. Preliminary Review |
Address registry feedback and amend documentation if required. |
| 5. Registration Approval |
Receive official acceptance and project ID, moving to validation stage. |
How Financely supports registration
- Pre-screening project eligibility against registry requirements.
- Preparing and refining PDDs to meet standard-specific guidelines.
- Coordinating with validation and verification bodies.
- Advising on registry fees, timelines, and procedural nuances.
- Ensuring documentation aligns with future financing and offtake goals.
Start your carbon project registration
Send us your project details and preferred registry. We will provide a tailored roadmap to secure registration and prepare for credit issuance.
Begin the Process
All advisory services are subject to due diligence and client acceptance. Financely acts as an advisor and does not issue carbon credits directly.