About us
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.
Accreditations & endorsements
Independent bodies that have assessed the Carbon Standards International programme - and where open applications currently stand.
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ANAB
AccreditedANSI 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.
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ICROA
EndorsedInternational 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.
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CORSIA
In assessment · 2026Carbon 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.
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ICVCM
Under reviewIntegrity 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.
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Structure & impartiality
Organizational structure
Carbon Standards is a member of EASY-CERT group AG.
- Organization chart EASY-CERT group AGPreview
- Organizational structure Carbon Standards InternationalPreview
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Committee on impartiality
An independent committee that safeguards the impartiality of certification decisions.
- Peter Jossi Head peter@jossi.bio
- Heidelinde Kottnig Member heidi@kottnig.com
- Ludwig Gruber Member ludwig@gruber.marketing
Annual reports
A yearly account of the standards, projects and certified carbon sinks behind Carbon Standards.
Brand assets
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Jobs
No vacancies at present
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