The Certification Standard includes certain minimum and maximum spend thresholds. These guardrails ensure that every company achieves a credible, rigorous, and diversified portfolio of climate projects to accelerate the transition to net zero.
For Certification Year 2025, the thresholds are as follows:
A minimum of 10% of the CTB must be spent on VCA projects. This is a requirement for all certifying entities, regardless of size or industry.
A maximum of 15% of the CTB may be spent on OC projects. This is not required.
A variable amount of the CTB may be spent on BVC projects. This is not required, but may be necessary if VCA+OC spending does not meet the CTB.