Fee Schedule

Summary of fees to be paid by the developer for project certification and ongoing monitoring services. These fees are applicable starting on May 1, 2026.

Preliminary GHG Potential Estimation

The Preliminary GHG Potential Estimation provides an initial estimate of the potential of the project to generate carbon credits.

Service Provider

Equitable Earth

Cost

€15,000

Paid by

Developer to Equitable Earth

When

After receiving the Preliminary GHG Potential Estimation

Feasibility Review

The Feasibility Review provides an early-stage review of the developer's capacity and standing, and evaluates key elements about the project area, additionality, stakeholder engagement, and carbon potential.

Service Provider

Equitable Earth

Cost

€25,000 + €0.25 per hectare with a maximum of €250,000

Paid by

Developer to Equitable Earth

When

Upon submission of the Feasibility documentation and request to start the Feasibility phase for the project

Design Review

The Design Review provides an in-depth review of the project’s design, formalised in the preliminary Project Design Document (PDD).

Service Provider

Equitable Earth

Cost

€30,000 + €0.05 per hectare with a maximum of €250,000

Paid by

Developer to Equitable Earth

When

Upon submission of the Design documentation and request to start the Design phase for the project

Validation

Validation is conducted by an independent third-party validation and verification body (VVB) to ensure the project conforms with the Standard and methodology requirements.  Validation occurs after the project design phase and public comment period.

Service Provider

VVB

Cost

Fee for Service

Paid by

Equitable Earth to VVB and then re-billed to the developer

When

Prior to project registration, specific payment terms set out in the Audit Mandate

Monitoring and Reporting

Projects must report on project implementation for the entire project lifetime. This includes annual monitoring requirements and updates to the project design every five years.

Service Provider

Equitable Earth

Cost

€15,000 + €1.00 per hectare

Paid by

Developer to Equitable Earth

When

Annually, commencing from initial project certification and continuing throughout project term; monitoring fee will be due for each year where there are pre-submission activities

Verification

Verification is conducted at a frequency selected by the developer (e.g., annually) with verification periods covering no more than five years. Following each successful verification, carbon credits are issued.

Service Provider

VVB

Cost

Fee for Service

Paid by

Equitable Earth to VVB and then re-billed to the developer

When

Periodically throughout the project crediting period, specific payment terms set out in the Audit Mandate

Preliminary GHG Baseline Assessment

The Preliminary GHG Baseline Assessment provides an initial estimate of the potential of the project to generate carbon credits.

Service Provider

Equitable Earth

Cost

€15,000

Paid by

Developer to Equitable Earth

When

After receiving the Preliminary GHG Baseline Assessment

Feasibility Review

The Feasibility Review provides an early-stage review of the developer's capacity and standing, and evaluates key elements about the project area, additionality, stakeholder engagement, and carbon potential.

Service Provider

Equitable Earth

Cost

€25,000 + €0.25 per hectare with a maximum of €250,000

Paid by

Developer to Equitable Earth

When

Upon submission of the Feasibility documentation and request to start the Feasibility phase for the project

Design Review

The Design Review provides an in-depth review of the project’s design, formalised in the preliminary Project Design Document (PDD).

Service Provider

Equitable Earth

Cost

€30,000 + €0.05 per hectare with a maximum of €250,000

Paid by

Developer to Equitable Earth

When

Upon submission of the Design documentation and request to start the Design phase for the project

Validation

Validation is conducted by an independent third-party validation and verification body (VVB) to ensure the project conforms with the Standard and methodology requirements.  Validation occurs after the project design phase and public comment period.

Service Provider

VVB

Cost

Fee for Service

Paid by

Equitable Earth to VVB and then re-billed to the developer

When

Prior to project registration, specific payment terms set out in the Audit Mandate

Monitoring and Reporting

Projects must report on project implementation for the entire project lifetime. This includes annual monitoring requirements and updates to the project design every five years.

Service Provider

Equitable Earth

Cost

€15,000 + €1.00 per hectare

Paid by

Developer to Equitable Earth

When

Annually, commencing from initial project certification and continuing throughout project term; monitoring fee will be due for each year where there are pre-submission activities

Verification

Verification is conducted at a frequency selected by the developer (e.g., annually) with verification periods covering no more than five years. Following each successful verification, carbon credits are issued.

Service Provider

VVB

Cost

Fee for Service

Paid by

Equitable Earth to VVB and then re-billed to the developer

When

Periodically throughout the project crediting period, specific payment terms set out in the Audit Mandate