Carbon Check (India) has become the first Designated Operational Entity (DOE) worldwide to receive accreditation under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, as announced during the Fifteenth meeting of the Article 6.4 mechanism Supervisory Body.
This recognition positions Carbon Check as a global leader in carbon markets, allowing it to validate and verify emission reduction projects under the UNFCCC framework, the company said in a statement shortly after that.
With only a few organizations globally qualifying for this accreditation, Carbon Check sets a benchmark in providing world-class validation and verification services for carbon market mechanisms.
Amit Anand, CEO of Carbon Check, stated, “We are proud to be the first DOE to secure this accreditation, a momentous achievement not just for Carbon Check, but also for India’s leadership in global climate action.”
Established under the Paris Agreement, the Article 6.4 mechanism supports the generation and trading of internationally recognized carbon credits from verified emission reduction projects.
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By earning this accreditation, Carbon Check will enhance carbon market integrity, advance credible climate finance, and accelerate decarbonization efforts worldwide.
India has been a strong advocate for fair and effective carbon markets, and this accreditation reinforces its global leadership in climate governance.
Carbon Check’s expertise in validation and verification will support project developers, businesses, and governments in meeting emission reduction targets, aligning with India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
“This milestone highlights India’s expertise in climate governance and market-based mechanisms,” added Amit Anand, emphasizing the company’s commitment to helping stakeholders across various sectors achieve their sustainability goals through rigorous verification and certification services.
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