ERS is a for-purpose company, operating the Standard.
Understanding our Governance
ERS is committed to strong governance. This is achieved through robust internal policies and the guidance of an independent Technical Advisory Board to minimise conflicts of interest. Uniquely in the Voluntary Carbon Market, ERS charges fees based on the area monitored annually rather than per issuance.
Standard Revision Procedure
Roles and Responsibilities
01
EXECUTIVE TEAM
- Sets the overall direction and strategy of the company
- Manages day-to-day operations
- Makes key decisions for ERS
02
SECRETARIAT
- Gathers feedback from all ERS entities
- Drafts Standard revisions when given a mandate by the Technical Advisory Board
- Manages the Grievance Mechanism
- Manages Registry Operations
- Manages Auditor Network
03
R&D
- Develops scientific models
- Develops ERS’s tools and technology
- Gives technical and scientific feedback to the Secretariat
04
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
- Manages financial, legal administrative day-to-day operations
- Manages Human Resources
- Manages communication
05
CERTIFICATION TEAM
- Selects, certifies and monitors projects
- Operational feedback to the Secretariat
06
EXTERNAL RELATION TEAM
- Identifies and sources suitable Projects for the Certification team
- Manages the ERS Coalition
- Fosters relations between Project Developers and Corporations
- Stakeholders feedback to the Secretariat
07
TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD
- Submission, revision and approval of Standard revisions
- Appoints Working Groups
08
WORKING GROUPS
- Review Standard revisions that exceed the Technical Advisory Board’s expertise
09
COALITION MEMBERS
- Participate in ERS Coalition events to create a forum of ideas
- Submit feedback through the External Relations team