Core Carbon Principles Assessment Framework and Procedure

To ensure the voluntary carbon market accelerates a just transition to 1.5°C, the Assessment Framework sets out the detailed criteria ICVCM uses to assess whether carbon-crediting programs and Categories of carbon credits meet the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs). It sets a robust, achievable threshold that aims to raise standards across the voluntary carbon market to a consistent level of quality.

The CCP label is designed to build trust in the voluntary carbon market and unlock investment by making it easy for buyers to recognise and put a price on a high-integrity carbon credit no matter which carbon crediting program issued it, what kind of credit it is, or where it is generated.