Planet First Registry, a leading global carbon removal and reduction registry dedicated to transparent, high-integrity carbon credit certification, has announced that it has received formal conditional endorsement from ICROA for its Planet First Registry Standard. This conditional endorsement recognises the rigor, transparency, and market credibility of the Planet First Registry approach to carbon removal and reduction certification.
ICROA Conditional Endorsement marks a major milestone for Planet First Registry, confirming that its carbon removal and reduction crediting framework meets the stringent criteria set by one of the world’s most respected carbon market governance bodies. With this conditional endorsement, Planet First Registry Carbon Credits are now fully fungible for buyers seeking high-quality, durable removals and reductions consistent with best practice guidance.
Since its launch, Planet First Registry has built a transparent public registry where carbon credit issuance, verification, and retirement data are openly available. The registry’s governance framework incorporates robust verification protocols, independent third-party assurance, and comprehensive social and environmental safeguards.
Key features of the Planet First Registry Standard include:
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Faster, streamlined certification, reducing time from project submission to credit issuance
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Lower certification and registry costs by minimising administrative complexity and eliminating unnecessary intermediaries
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Blockchain-enabled registry infrastructure providing immutable records, full traceability, and real-time transparency across issuance, transfer, and retirement
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High-integrity, independently verified carbon credits underpinned by robust, science-based methodologies
Alex Azadegan, Board Advisor and Technical Director of UG group, commented: “This conditional endorsement is a defining moment for Planet First Registry. It validates our mission to elevate standards in carbon removal and reduction markets and provides confidence to buyers, project developers, and stakeholders that Planet First Registry Carbon Credits represent real, verifiable, and enduring carbon removals and reductions.”
Franco Sebastián D’Aprile, ICROA Program Manager of ICROA, added: “Planet First Registry’s Conditional Endorsement reflects their technical rigor and clear commitment to integrity. Throughout the review, their preparedness and the quality of their documentation enabled an efficient assessment process, and we are delighted to welcome them as an ICROA organisation. “
This conditional endorsement is expected to accelerate market adoption of Planet First Registry Carbon Credits among corporate, financial, and institutional buyers looking to meet ambitious climate commitments with high-integrity carbon removal and reduction solutions.