Verra
Verra, officially known as Verra Inc., is a leading non-profit organisation headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2007, Verra has established itself as a pivotal player in the environmental market, focusing on the development and management of standards for climate and sustainable development projects. The organisation is renowned for its Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards (CCB), which provide robust frameworks for measuring and verifying emissions reductions and sustainable practices. Verra's unique approach combines rigorous scientific methodologies with a commitment to transparency, making it a trusted name in the carbon market. With a strong market position, Verra has facilitated millions of tonnes of carbon reductions, contributing significantly to global climate goals. Its innovative solutions and dedication to sustainability have earned it recognition as a leader in the environmental sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Verra's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Verra's score of 18 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Verra's reported carbon emissions
Verra, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. Without concrete emissions figures or defined reduction strategies, it is challenging to assess their current impact on climate change or their progress towards sustainability goals. However, Verra is known for its role in the carbon market, particularly through the development of standards for carbon credits and climate action initiatives. The organisation is committed to promoting transparency and accountability in carbon offsetting, which is crucial for achieving global climate targets. As the landscape of climate commitments evolves, Verra's future initiatives may include setting specific reduction targets aligned with industry standards, contributing to the broader effort of mitigating climate change.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Verra is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
