06/ Proof

Independence Is Not a Slogan. It Is the Architecture.

Credibility comes from a strict separation of duties: UtCS operates, an accredited independent VVB assures, and Verra registers and issues. No party marks its own homework.

Separation of duties

Three parties, three non-overlapping mandates.

UtCS Global

Programme operator

Onboards assets, screens eligibility, builds project design and MRV, and submits high-quality documentation.

Does not validate, verify, or self-certify its own projects.

Independent VVB

Validation / Verification Body

Accredited under ISO 14065 / 17029; independently assesses conformity and issues the assurance opinion.

Is not appointed to rubber-stamp — non-conformities are raised and must be resolved.

Verra

Standard & registry

Owns the VCS Program and methodologies; registers projects and issues VCUs after verification.

Is not influenced by UtCS — the registry decision is authoritative and independent.

Standards stack

The frameworks every claim is measured against.

VCS ProgramVerra’s Verified Carbon Standard — the programme rules for project registration and VCU issuance.

VMR0017 / ACM0002Candidate methodologies for grid-connected renewable electricity generation.

ISO 14065Requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information.

ISO 17029Conformity assessment — general principles for validation and verification bodies.

ISO 14064-3Specification with guidance for the verification of GHG statements.

The programme is designed so that UtCS can never be both the operator and the assurer. That separation is what allows buyers, regulators, and AU-ASRIC to trust the output.

Note: Strategic concept — subject to AU-ASRIC approval, Verra eligibility, independent VVB validation / verification, legal and registry requirements, and applicable jurisdictional regulation.