Compliance & Standards
Last updated: January 2025
1. Carbon Credit Standards
NusaCarbon supports the following internationally recognized carbon credit methodologies:
1.1 Verra (VCS) Methodologies
- VM0010: Methodology for Improved Forest Management through Extension of Rotation Age (IFM ERA)
- VM0007: REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF)
- VM0015: Methodology for Avoided Unplanned Deforestation
- VM0033: Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration
1.2 Indonesia SRN (Sistem Registri Nasional)
- SRN-REDD+: National REDD+ methodology for Indonesia
- SRN-Mangrove: Mangrove restoration and conservation
- SRN-Peatland: Peatland rewetting and conservation
2. Data Source Compliance
Our platform uses internationally recognized satellite data sources:
| Data Source | Provider | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Sentinel-2 | Copernicus (ESA) | ISO 19115 |
| Landsat 8/9 | USGS/NASA | FGDC-STD-012 |
| NASA POWER | NASA | WMO Guidelines |
| SoilGrids | ISRIC | ISO 28258 |
| SRTM DEM | NASA/USGS | ASPRS |
3. IPCC Guidelines Compliance
Our carbon calculations follow:
- IPCC 2019 Refinement: Updated emission factors and methodologies
- IPCC 2006 Guidelines: Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU)
- Tier 1 Defaults: Conservative biomass estimates for pre-assessment
- Tier 2/3 Data: Available through partner verification services
4. Data Privacy & Security
We comply with international data protection standards:
- GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
- UU PDP: Indonesia Personal Data Protection Law
- ISO 27001: Information security management (roadmap)
- SOC 2 Type II: Security and availability controls (roadmap)
5. Third-Party Verification
For carbon credit issuance, we partner with accredited verifiers:
- Verra VVBs: Validated Verification Bodies
- Gold Standard Auditors: Certified third-party auditors
- SRN Validators: Indonesia-approved validators
6. Transparency & Provenance
Every analysis includes:
- Data Source Attribution: Full citation of all data sources
- Methodology Documentation: Step-by-step calculation transparency
- Provenance JSON: Cryptographic hashes of input data
- Timestamp Records: Immutable audit trail
7. Limitations & Disclaimers
⚠️ Important: NusaCarbon provides digital MRV tools to accelerate carbon project assessment. Our automated reports are NOT a substitute for accredited third-party verification required for carbon credit issuance.
- Free tier pre-assessments are estimates only
- Satellite data has inherent limitations (cloud cover, resolution)
- Final verification must be performed by accredited auditors
- We do not guarantee carbon credit approval or issuance
8. Continuous Improvement
We are committed to:
- Regular updates to methodology implementations
- Integration of new satellite data sources
- Collaboration with standard bodies (Verra, Gold Standard)
- Feedback from verification partners
9. Contact
For compliance-related questions or to report issues, contact us at: hello@nusacarbon.com