How to Partner
Working with ICVCM to strengthen carbon market integrity
ICVCM welcomes expressions of interest from organisations motivated to advance high‑integrity carbon markets.
Whether you are bringing technical expertise, policy alignment, research collaboration or a shared commitment to transparent and reliable climate solutions, we encourage you to explore how we might work together.
What we look for in a partnership
Proposals should contribute to strengthening the CCPs, reducing market fragmentation, improving transparency, enhancing participation from under‑represented regions, or supporting governments and market actors.
Partners must share our commitment to scientific integrity, environmental responsibility, human rights and inclusive governance.
Initiatives should be realistic, scoped and achievable, demonstrating clear added value and operational capacity.
Partnership Process
Familiarise yourself with our Partnership Principles and Partnerships Governance pages. These outline our expectations around transparency, independence, and inclusivity.
Contact us at info@icvcm.org with a concise overview of your organisation, proposed area of collaboration, and how it aligns with our strategic priorities.
All proposals undergo a structured review process, including assessment of alignment, reputational risk, and operational capacity.
Approved partnerships are formalised through legal agreements, such as memoranda of understanding (MoUs), service contracts, or strategic collaboration frameworks.
Governance Principles for Partnerships
ICVCM welcomes expressions of interest from organisations motivated to advance high‑integrity carbon markets.
These principles are embedded across all partnership workflows to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with our strategic goals. They are supported by a legal framework and due diligence process, which is regularly reviewed and updated. The Integrity Council maintains a live register of all active partnerships, memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and cooperation agreements. For further information, please contact info@icvcm.org.
Key Governance Areas
Independence
No Partnership the Integrity Council undertakes amounts to an endorsement of that organisation it its entirety.
Due Diligence Process
All potential partners undergo a structured review to assess alignment with the Integrity Council’s standards and strategic priorities.
Legal Review and Contract Workflows
Partnerships are formalised through memoranda of understanding (MoUs), where appropriate legal agreements service contracts, and strategic collaboration frameworks.
Right to Terminate
The Integrity Council reserves the right to terminate any engagement that compromises our independence, presents reputational risk, or no longer aligns with our mission.
Financial Contributions
All financial engagements must comply with our procurement and fundraising policies. Contributions must support our mission and be governed by transparent agreements.
These principles are embedded across all partnership workflows to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with our strategic goals. They are supported by a legal framework and due diligence process, which is regularly reviewed and updated. The Integrity Council maintains a live register of all active partnerships, memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and cooperation agreements. For further information, please contact info@icvcm.org.
Call for Partners
We are currently looking for Partners with a background in producing independent research to support our Science and Research Network.
If you would like to learn more about the network, visit the Science and Research Network page or express your interest by emailing info@icvcm.org.
Other ways to Engage
Beyond formal partnerships, organisations can participate through ICVCM networks and programmes:
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