Governance documents
Explore the key governance principles, mandate, charter and principles that guide our work to achieve a high-integrity voluntary carbon market.
Key governance principles and mandate for the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market
The principles that guide our work to achieve a high-integrity voluntary carbon market.
Charter of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market
Our charter which has been adopted by a resolution of the Governing Board.
The Integrity Council’s conflict of interest policy
A policy to manage conflicts of interest that may arise and prevent such conflicts from affecting decision-making or other activities.
The Integrity Council’s policies
The policies set out in the document apply to the Integrity Council’s day-to-day conduct of its operations and apply to all its Representatives.
Partnering with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to achieve a high-integrity Voluntary Carbon Market
Our approach to working with representatives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Modalities and procedures
This document sets out the Integrity Council’s modalities and procedures.
ICVCM limited annual report & accounts
The annual report of the Integrity Council, covering our first financial period from 2 November 2021 to 31 March 2023.
Terms and procedures for the Standards Oversight Committee of ICVCM
This document sets out the terms and procedures for the Standards Oversight Committee of the Integrity Council.
Terms and procedures for the Market & Communications Committee of ICVCM
This document sets out the terms and procedures for the Market & Communications Committee of the Integrity Council.
Terms of reference for the Governance Committee of the IC-VCM
This document sets out the terms of reference for the Governance Committee of the
Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (IC-VCM).
Terms and procedures for the Expert Panel of ICVCM
This document sets out the terms and procedures for the Expert Panel of the Integrity Council.
Articles of Association of ICVCM Limited
This document sets out the Articles of Association of the Integrity Council.
Terms and procedures for the Indigenous Peoples and local communities
committee of ICVCM
This document sets out the terms and procedures for the Indigenous Peoples and local communities Committee of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).
Feedback Statement Resources
The Integrity Council gathered feedback from commentary received during the public consultation period and from an array of workshops and briefings to different stakeholder groups. Audiences engaged included carbon-crediting programmes, carbon project developers, market participants, Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPs and LCs), environmental NGOs, industry, science and academia, business associations, financial regulators, governments, multilateral organisations and other climate transition initiatives.
The briefings and workshops reached 1300+ people in 60 countries in 4 languages and were designed to drive alignment, foster endorsement, and build relationships. Participants and respondents provided both generic and detailed comments and suggestions for improvements to these proposals.
The Integrity Council is including this Feedback Statement to further provide transparency on the process and outcomes relating to updating the CCPs, the program-level Assessment Framework, and the Assessment Procedure, including both external inputs and internal recommendations and decision-making.
Working Groups – Modalities, Procedures and Terms of Reference
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