The Global Carbon Council (GCC)—the first international carbon credit and sustainable development program, based in the Global South—has formally submitted its application for Program-level assessment and approval to the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).
This marks a significant step in GCC’s commitment to ensuring the quality, transparency, and impact of its carbon crediting program.
The ICVCM has carried out an initial review and confirmed that GCC’s application is complete.
With this step finalized, the process now moves to the assessment phase, where ICVCM will evaluate GCC’s program against its rigorous Assessment Framework to verify compliance with the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs).
GCC said it remains committed to actively engaging with the ICVCM throughout this evaluation.
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By fostering open dialogue and collaboration, it aims to align with the highest global standards for environmental integrity and market credibility.
Based in Doha, Qatar, GCC is approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and plays a key role in accelerating climate action by issuing high-integrity carbon credits.
In November 2024, it was given the go-ahead for participation in ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)—along with Gold Standard, Verra, and Climate Action Reserve.
Through innovative methodologies and robust governance, GCC supports the global transition to a low-carbon economy while promoting sustainable development
GCC, originally known as Global Carbon Trust, was established by the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) in 2016.
