We verify forestry carbon capture and long term storage

PFS is an ISO compliant verifier of captured forestry CO2, and proven storage of that CO2 until at least 2100. PFS will verify under a validated standard, the PFS Standard, in compliance with its methodology. SGS, its validator, is the world’s leading inspection, testing and certification company (Sociėtė Gėnėrale de Surveillance SA).

The SGS validation assessment of the PFS Methodology concludes “the PFS Standard Version 1 conforms to the principles and essential requirements outlined in ISO 14064-1:2018, ISO 14064-2:2019 & ISO 14064-3:2019.” SGS also concludes “that the consideration of ICVCM Principles is clear and appropriate”.

Once applicants for verification of forests for compliance with the PFS Standard receive a verification from PFS, the latter’s verification will itself be verified by a leading Validation/Verification Body (VVB).

To be verified under the SGS validated methodology, tonnes of forestry CO2 removal, net of project GHG emissions, must be proved to be captured and proven stored until at least 2100. The latter requires proof of silviculture longevity, growth in a strong rule of law country where property rights are protected and infringements robustly policed, a covenant on the forest land title against felling, and proper discounts for climate risks. There are other requirements, such as a forest not turning carbon negative before 2100, and these are prescribed in the PFS Standard.