Perform desk review based on the Validation and Verification Report

• Validation and/or Verification start with a Desk Review of the documentation. This step aims to review the compliance of a project with the Programme and the selected Methodology before site visits are conducted.
• The VVB shall evaluate and document any material misstatements or nonconformity with ERS criteria. This includes performing cross-checks between the information provided in the PDD and information from sources other than those used. To facilitate the process:
  • VVBs should consider the Certification Report to see how ERS has evaluated every criteria.
  • VVBs should refer to the Validation and Verification Report to find all the criteria and their related data entry.
• When performing Desk Review, VVBs should be paying particular attention to:
  • The Project coordinates, carbon rights, additionality demonstration.
  • Stakeholder consultations, including Stakeholder Mapping and FPIC.
  • The Restoration Plan including the species used, site preparation techniques and site assessments.
  • The Social Additionality Plan including social interventions and benefit sharing.
  • The Carbon Report, including calculations, the parameters used and the quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• VVBs must consider the inputs received from the Public Comment Period and adjust the V&V Plan if needed, including the On-Site Visit schedule.