WORLD CARBON CENTER

Industry ecosystem

Know who does what.

A curated directory of standards bodies, research organisations and commercial providers. Listings are informational, with no implied partnership, endorsement or commercial relationship.

7 organisations · Reviewed 13 November 2026

Standards

GHG Protocol

Corporate inventory frameworks and accounting resources.

Official website
Integrity

ICVCM

Core Carbon Principles and programme/methodology assessment information.

Official website
Research

International Energy Agency

Capture, transport, storage and utilisation project tracking.

Official website
Services

Climate Impact Partners

Carbon credits, project development and corporate climate support.

Official website
Technology

Abatable

Environmental asset procurement and intelligence platform.

Official website

A practical diligence checklist

Before a project enters your shortlist.

Identity & evidence

Confirm the developer, registry, project ID, methodology, vintage and verification documents. Trace the unit through issuance and retirement records.

Climate outcome

Examine the baseline, additionality, leakage, lifecycle emissions, storage duration and arrangements for potential reversals.

Rights & safeguards

Investigate land and carbon rights, community involvement, benefit sharing, grievance processes and environmental safeguards.

Use & communication

Check eligibility for the intended scheme and claim. Document what was funded and keep it distinct from your own inventory.

ICVCM · Undated living reference

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