Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV)
We develop complete MRV frameworks for forestry, land use, renewable energy, agriculture, waste to energy, blue carbon, nature based solutions and afforestation projects. Our MRV systems follow Paris Agreement guidance, UNFCCC processes, ISO 14064 and established voluntary standards.
A carbon credit is only as credible as the data behind it. Robust MRV turns a project’s climate claim into a measurable, transparent and independently verified result. We design MRV systems that are practical to run in the field, rigorous enough to withstand audit, and built to meet the expectations of buyers, regulators and verifiers from the start.
Our frameworks cover the full cycle, from baseline and monitoring design through to data management, reporting and preparation for verification. They are tailored to each sector and geography, so projects collect the right data, at the right frequency, with the right level of accuracy.
The Three Pillars of MRV
Monitoring
We define what must be measured, how, and how often. This includes baseline setting, monitoring plans, sampling design, field measurements, remote sensing and sensor data, with clear protocols for data collection and quality control.
Reporting
We turn monitoring data into clear, consistent reports that follow the requirements of the applicable standard or national framework. Calculations, assumptions and uncertainties are documented so results can be traced and reproduced.
Verification
We prepare projects for independent third-party verification, organising evidence, supporting documentation and data trails so that validation and verification bodies can assess claims efficiently and with confidence.
Sectors We Cover
Forestry and afforestation. Biomass and carbon stock estimation, forest inventory, deforestation and degradation monitoring, and reversal risk tracking.
Land use and agriculture. Soil carbon, crop and livestock practices, regenerative agriculture and land management change.
Renewable energy. Metering, generation data and emission factor calculations for solar, wind, hydro and other clean energy projects.
Waste to energy. Waste stream characterisation, methane avoidance and energy output measurement.
Blue carbon. Mangrove, seagrass and tidal marsh carbon stocks, with attention to coastal dynamics and ecosystem change.
Nature based solutions. Integrated monitoring that captures carbon alongside biodiversity, water and community outcomes.
Standards and Frameworks We Follow
Our MRV systems are designed to align with:
- Paris Agreement guidance, including the enhanced transparency framework
- UNFCCC processes and relevant methodologies and decisions
- ISO 14064, for quantifying, monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and removals, and for validation and verification
- Established voluntary standards used in the carbon market
This alignment helps projects meet buyer requirements, support Article 6 pathways and prepare for future regulatory change.
Our Approach
Scoping
We review the project type, location, applicable standard and intended use of the credits.
Framework design
We develop the baseline, monitoring plan, data protocols, roles and quality assurance procedures.
Technology and data integration
We specify the right mix of field data, remote sensing, sensors and digital tools, and connect them to a central data system.
Capacity building
We train project teams and local partners to collect and manage data consistently.
Reporting and verification support
We prepare monitoring reports and evidence packages and support engagement with verifiers.
Continuous improvement
We review performance and refine the system as projects, methodologies and requirements evolve.
Why It Matters
- Credibility: transparent, traceable data that supports every claim
- Confidence: results that buyers, funders and governments can rely on
- Efficiency: well-designed systems reduce verification time and cost
- Compliance: alignment with international guidance and standards
- Integration: data that feeds directly into registries and ratings
Frequently Asked Questions
MRV stands for monitoring, reporting and verification. It is the process of measuring a project’s emission reductions or removals, reporting them transparently, and having them independently checked.
Credits can only be issued and trusted if the underlying results are measured accurately and verified by an independent party. Weak MRV is one of the main sources of integrity risk.
We design MRV frameworks and prepare projects for verification. Verification is carried out by independent accredited bodies, which keeps the process impartial.
Yes. Frameworks are built around the standard or methodology your project uses, whether international, national or voluntary.
Where appropriate, we combine field measurement with remote sensing, sensors and digital data systems to improve accuracy and reduce costs.
MRV data can feed into carbon registry infrastructure for issuance and tracking, and inform the High Integrity Carbon Credit Rating.
