The Verra VM0017 methodology is used to measure the emissions reductions that result from sustainable land management in agriculture. VM0017 can be used to monitor the emissions reductions that result from various project activities that increase the amount of carbon stored in agricultural areas. These activities can include the use of cover crops, improved farming techniques, and agroforestry. This methodology can be used in different agricultural regions, but it only applies in situations where the soil organic carbon levels would stay the same or decrease without the project. Currently, there are 26 VM0017 projects listed on Verra’s registry and a total of 10,457,449 (tCO2e) estimated annual emission reductions. During this presentation, we will provide an overview of the Verra VM0017 methodology and explain how to create the policy schemas and workflows which can then be used in the Guardian to create publicly discoverable and auditable digital carbon offsets.

During this presentation, we will provide an overview of the Verra VM0017 methodology and explain how to create the policy schemas and workflows which can then be used in the Guardian to create publicly discoverable and auditable digital carbon offsets.

00:00 - Introduction to the Webinar Series
00:40 - Overview of Envision and the Guardian
01:26 - Understanding the Trust Chain
02:03 - The Role of the Guardian in Carbon Claims
02:19 - Introduction to the Policy Workflow Engine
02:49 - Demo of the Guardian Policy
03:10 - Understanding the Open Source Guardian
03:47 - Introduction to Jaylene and the Webinar Series
04:02 - Policy Development Checklist
04:17 - Understanding Different Types of Credits
04:45 - Finding the Appropriate Standard Body
06:20 - Introduction to DM0017 Methodology
07:31 - Understanding Applicability, Baseline and Additionality
09:32 - Quantification of Emissions and Removals
12:21 - Monitoring and Workflow Management
16:54 - Demo of the Guardian
27:52 - Conclusion and Contact Information