Environmental Commodities Glossary

Verra’s Carbon Credit Project Type Guide

Verra Each Project Type Share

Agriculture Forestry and Other Land Use

Energy from the sun that is converted into electricity or heat.

Construction

Projects that reduce GHGE from building constructions, such as using energy-efficient materials and improving insulation.

Energy distribution

Projects that reduce GHGE from energy distribution, such as investing in improving the efficiency of power grids and using renewable energy sources.

Fugitive emissions

Projects that reduce GHGE from leaks and other fugitive sources, such as improving the sealing of gas pipelines and capturing methane from landfills.

Manufacturing industries

Projects that reduce GHGE from manufactured goods production, such as improving energy efficiency and switching to renewable energy sources.

Mining/mineral production

Projects that reduce GHGE from mining and processing of minerals, such as improving energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources.

Waste handling and disposal

Projects that reduce GHGE from waste handling and disposal, such as composting food waste and capturing methane from landfills.

Chemical Industry

Projects that reduce GHGE from the chemical production, such as improving energy efficiency and switching to renewable energy sources.

Energy demand

Projects that reduce GHGE from energy consumption, such as improving energy efficiency and switching to renewable energy sources.

Energy industries (renewable/non-renewable sources)

Projects that reduce GHGE from energy production, such as investing in renewable energy projects and improving the efficiency of fossil fuel power plants.

Livestock, Enteric Fermentation, and Manure Management:

Projects that reduce GHGE from livestock, such as improving feed efficiency and capturing methane from manure.

Metal production

Projects that reduce GHGE from the production of metals, such as improving energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources.

Transport

Projects that reduce GHGE from transportation, such as improving the efficiency of vehicles and switching to low-carbon fuels.