All VVBs must be approved by NCS based on alignment with conflict of interest policies, rotation of VVB policies, oversight on quality, and the following requirements:
All projects on the NCS registry must be audited as set out in ISO 14064-2:2019. This means that a VVB must be accredited to carry out validation and verification as set out in ISO 14064-3:2010.
VVBs must be able to demonstrate accreditation from:
An International Accreditation Forum (IAF) member against ISO 14065 or
a relevant governmental or intergovernmental regulatory body.
