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CORCERA - Working with Carbon Credit Developers

Partners with carbon credit developers to certify emission‑avoidance projects using ISO‑aligned methodologies, digital MRV (IoT, satellite, AI) and CUSIP/ISIN custody

CORCERA partners with carbon credit developers to ensure full compliance and certification readiness.

Our Process Includes
  • Project design evaluation aligned with ISO 14064-2 and GHG Protocol
  • Review of emission avoidance calculations and baseline methodologies
  • Verification of legal frameworks like Extraction Forbearance Agreements (EFAs) to ensure permanence
  • Deployment of our digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems with:
    • IoT sensors
    • Satellite imagery
    • AI/ML analytics
Developer Support
  • End-to-end guidance from methodology validation to certification
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure environmental and social co-benefits
  • Independent, accredited audits by third-party verifiers
  • Real-world examples like the Torrance Carbon Avoidance Initiative
Our Certification Services
  • Carbon Credit Certification: We validate and certify methodologies, ensuring high-integrity, asset-backed credits secured by legally binding mechanisms like EFAs, guaranteeing verifiable emission avoidance.
  • Validation & Verification Oversight: We oversee methodologies validated under ISO 14064-3, employing digital MRV systems with IoT sensors, satellite imagery, and AI/ML analytics for transparent, real-time monitoring and periodic third-party audits.
  • Institutional Custody & Trading: Certified credits are CUSIP/ISIN-eligible, managed by Northern Trust for seamless ESG portfolio integration, with liquidity and collateralization options via a robust custodial network.
  • Customized Portfolio Solutions: We offer flexible structuring for credit retirement, collateralization, or retention as long-term balance-sheet assets, tailored to institutional needs.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: We provide comprehensive support for project developers and investors, including transparent reporting and community impact assessments to align with environmental justice goals.

Key Benefits

  • Unmatched Security: Certified credits are backed by legally perfected in-ground oil and gas reserves, recorded in UCC filings and county land records, minimizing counterparty, fraud, and double-spend risks.
  • Permanent Impact: Legally binding EFAs ensure perpetual avoidance of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, delivering enduring climate benefits, as exemplified by the Torrance Carbon Avoidance Initiative.
  • Environmental & Social Co-Benefits: Certified projects reduce air pollution (e.g., volatile organic compounds, benzene), improve community health, enhance water and soil quality, and advance environmental justice in urban areas like Torrance, California.
  • Financial Flexibility: Credits retain residual value as balance-sheet assets post-retirement, with liquidity supported by Northern Trust’s network and EcoRegistry’s tracking, enabling trading or collateralization.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Certified methodologies align with ISO 14064-2, GHG Protocol, IPCC guidelines, and the 10 Core Carbon Principles, ensuring credibility and accountability.

Our Core Philosophies

  • Commitment to Avoidance: We certify methodologies that prevent emissions at the source, prioritizing proactive climate solutions over traditional offsets.
  • Transparency & Integrity: Robust governance, blockchain-based tracking, and independent audits ensure credible, verifiable outcomes for all stakeholders.
  • Innovation in Certification: We leverage advanced legal frameworks and digital MRV technologies to certify methodologies that set new standards in carbon markets.
  • Partnership for Impact: Collaborations with Northern Trust and EcoRegistry deliver scalable, high-quality climate solutions for institutional investors.