Version Number: 4.2 Status: Active Date of Issue: [Insert Date, e.g., 15 March 2023] Supersedes: VCS Standard v4.1 Sectoral Scope: All (Agriculture, Energy, Forestry, Manufacturing, Waste, etc.) Governing Body: Verra 1. Introduction The VCS Standard v4.2 is the foundational rulebook for the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, the world’s most widely used voluntary greenhouse gas (GHG) crediting program. Version 4.2 introduces clarifications, streamlined processes, and enhanced environmental integrity based on lessons learned from previous versions and stakeholder feedback.