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Global C-Sink Registry

About us

Our vision

A framework built for cooling the planet.

We create a reliable and innovative framework to empower partners and individuals committed to cooling the planet.

We are a leading organization in the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) market and target exponential growth.

Carbon Standards - headquartered in Frick, Switzerland. Member of EASY-CERT group AG.

External endorsements

Accreditations & endorsements

Independent bodies that have assessed the Carbon Standards International programme - and where open applications currently stand.

  • ANAB

    Accredited

    ANSI National Accreditation Board

    ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) evaluated the Carbon Standards International programme and confirmed its accreditation. CSI is listed in ANAB's official registry below.

    Website
  • ICROA

    Endorsed

    International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance

    An industry Programme committed to enhancing integrity in the voluntary carbon market in support of the Paris Agreement Goals. Their mission is to enable climate leadership across the private sector by developing and advocating for best practices in science-aligned emissions reductions and use of high-quality carbon credits ahead of and beyond regulation.

    Website
  • CORSIA

    In assessment · 2026

    Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation

    CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) is the first global, sector-wide market-based scheme - designed to complement technological innovation, operational improvements, and sustainable aviation fuels in support of ICAO's carbon-neutral growth goal.

    Carbon Standards has applied for CORSIA eligibility and is currently in the 2026 assessment cycle with the ICAO Technical Advisory Body (TAB). Our application status is publicly viewable on the website below.

    Website
  • ICVCM

    Under review

    Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market

    The ICVCM (Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market) assesses standards against its Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) - covering governance, sustainable development safeguards, transparency, and independent third-party validation and verification.

    Carbon Standards has applied for ICVCM recognition. Our application is currently under review and can be viewed on the website below.

    Website
Governance

Structure & impartiality

Organizational structure

Carbon Standards is a member of EASY-CERT group AG.

Committee on impartiality

An independent committee that safeguards the impartiality of certification decisions.

Transparency

Annual reports

A yearly account of the standards, projects and certified carbon sinks behind Carbon Standards.

Latest report
2025
Annual Report Download PDF
  • 2024 Annual Report
  • 2023 Annual Report
  • 2022 Annual Report
  • 2021 Annual Report

Jobs

No vacancies at present

New positions are announced on our jobs page and in the newsletter.