Who is responsible for certifying carbon credits (What are carbon crediting mechanism/standards)?

Several independent, third-party organizations certify carbon credits based on rigorous standards. Some well-known standards include:

• Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
• Gold Standard (GS)
• Climate Action Reserve (CAR)
• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

These standards ensure credibility and transparency in the voluntary carbon market by establishing methodologies for project development, measurement, verification, and issuance of credits.