> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://planetarycarbonstandard.gitbook.io/pcs-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://planetarycarbonstandard.gitbook.io/pcs-documentation/pcs-public-consultation.md). # PCS Public Consultation *** **Consultation closed.** The PCS v2.0 documentation suite was published for public consultation. The public comment period closed on **30 January 2026**. PCS is no longer accepting public comments on this draft set. **What you are viewing:** These documents remain the **public consultation draft set (archived snapshot)**. They are not the final approved PCS v2.0 requirements unless explicitly marked as **Final / Active** in the PCS controlled library. **Next step:** PCS Secretariat is reviewing submissions and will publish updated, version-controlled releases. Until those releases are published, treat this page as an archive of the consultation drafts. **Non-final content; subject to change.**\ These consultation drafts are provided “as is” and may be revised, reorganized, or withdrawn as part of the post-consultation review and corrective action process. Any final locked release will supersede all prior drafts. **Version control and authoritative text.**\ PCS documentation is version controlled. Users should reference the document code, version number, and publication date shown in each document. Where inconsistencies exist across drafts or website pages, the PCS controlled release (once published) will be authoritative. **No reliance; no guarantees.**\ Draft materials are provided “as is” for transparency. PCS makes no representations or warranties regarding completeness, accuracy, or fitness for any purpose for consultation drafts. **Internal:** Documents marked *Internal* are not part of the public consultation draft set and are not published as normative PCS requirements. They are working/internal operational materials and may change without public notice. **Governance & Core Standards**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-FR-001 – Program Framework_v2.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MN-002 – Program Manual_v2.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-PS-003 – Project Standard_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVS-004 – Validation & Verification Standard_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-ESS-005 – Environmental & Social Safeguards Standard_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-SDG-006 – Sustainability & SDG Integrity Standard_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-DC-007 – Avoidance of Double Counting & CA_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-COR-008 – CORSIA Eligibility Standard_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-ICV-009 – ICVCM Eligibility Standard_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-A62-010 – Article 6.2 Eligibility StandardConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-MD-011 – Methodology Development Standard_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVB-012 – Procedure for Approval of VVBs_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-GA-013 – Grievance & Appeals Procedures_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CL-014 – Clarifications Standard_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-FMRS-015 – Forest Monitoring & MRV_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-PP-016 – Program Processes_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CHG-001-Programme Change and Transition Control Procedure_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CLM-001-Claims and Labelling Guidance_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-DIS-001-Disclosure Transparency and Confidentiality Procedure_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-POL-001-Serial Numbering Policy_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-POL-002-Digital Representation Tokenisation and Trading Policy_v1.2Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-POL-003-Conflict of Interest and Independence Policy_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Clarification Notes**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-CN-001 – Limits of Clarification Notes_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CN-002 – Grid Emission Factors_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CN-003 – Biochar Stability Metrics_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CN-004 – Stability vs Permanence_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CN-005 – Evidence Sufficiency_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Methodologies — Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-MA-001 – Forestry Methodology_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MA-002 – Mangrove Methodology_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Methodologies — CCS / Negative Emissions**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-MT-001 – Carbon Capture & Storage_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MT-002 – Biochar Carbon Removal & Storage_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Technical Guidance**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-TG-001 – Geological Storage GuidanceConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-002 – CO₂ Capture System Guidance_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-003 – Transport System Guidance_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-004 – Waste to Energy Tool Guide_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-006 – Landfill Methane Capture Tool Guide_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-007 Solar PV ER Calculation Tool Guide_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Technology Mitigation Track (TR)**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-TR-001 – Landfill Methane Capture_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-002 – Waste-to-Energy (Thermal Recovery)_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-003-Renewable Electricity Generation_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-004 – WindConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-005 – HydropowerConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-006 – GeothermalConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-007 – Hybrid SystemsConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-008 – Industrial Energy EfficiencyConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-009 – Efficient Lighting & AppliancesConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-010 – Fuel SwitchConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-011 – Tire DevulcanizationConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-012 – Electric MobilityConsultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-013 – Public Transport Modal ShiftConsultation draft (archived)
**Methodological Tools**
Code / ToolPublication statusNotes
PCS-TA-001 – Biomass Burning Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-002 – Soil Organic Carbon Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-003 – Fertilizer Emissions Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-004 – Peat Oxidation Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-005 – Non-Permanence Risk Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-006 – User Input Risk Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)(excel)
PCS-TA-007 – Sample Plot Calculation Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-008 – Deadwood & Litter Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-009 – Trees & Shrubs Carbon Stock Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-010 – Landfill Methane Capture Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-011 – Biochar Carbon Quantification Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)(excel)
PCS-TA-012 – Waste to Energy (Excel)_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-013 Solar PV ER Calculation Tool_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)(excel)
**Methodology Lifecycle Documents**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-METH-Intro – Introductory Note_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-CN – Concept Note_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-TPL – Methodology Template_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-AF – Assessment Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-CL – Clarification Request Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-RR – Revision Request Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-DEV – Deviation Request Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Project Cycle Forms & Reports — NBS Track**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-AOD-NBS – Authorization & Ownership Declaration_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MR-NBS – Monitoring Report_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-PDD-NBS – Project Design Document_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-RER-NBS – Reversal & Non-Permanence Event Report_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVR-NBS – Validation & Verification Report_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Project Cycle Forms & Reports — Regular Projects (Type A/B) — Governance & Legal**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-GF-001 – Governance Case Submission Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-GN-A6 – Governance Note on Article 6 Alignment & Market Readiness_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-RG-A01 – Authorization & Digital Ledger Template_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Project Cycle Forms & Reports — Regular Projects (Type A/B) — Monitoring & Performance**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-GF-002 – Post-Registration Project Change Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MP(RT)-001 – Project Monitoring & Performance Report_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Project Cycle Forms & Reports — Regular Projects (Type A/B) — Registration & Authorization**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-LOA – Letter of Authorization (Regular)_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-PSF – Project Submission Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVB – Agreement Template_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVB – Application Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Safeguards & SDG Forms**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-SG – Safeguards Instructions Annex_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**VVB Applications & Agreements**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-VV-001 – Project Validation Report_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VV-002 – Validation Report for Post-Registration Changes_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VV-003 – Emission Reduction Verification Report_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
**Technological Reduction and Removal Track**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-SF-001 – Environmental & Social Safeguards Assessment Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-SF-001 – Environmental & Social Safeguards Assessment Form_v1.0 (excel)Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-SF-002 – Sustainable Development Impact Assessment Form_v1.0Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-SF-002 – Sustainable Development Impact Assessment Form_v1.0 (excel)Consultation draft (archived)
**Finance / Transition & Reports**
Code / DocumentPublication status
PCS-FIN-001 – Cost of Equity NoteInternal
PCS-FEE-001 – Fee ScheduleInternal
PCS-WKP-001 – Annual WorkplanInternal
PCS-RPT-001 – Annual ReportInternal
PCS-INFO-001 – GWP Values of GHGsInternal
PCS-TRN-001 – Transition Plan (Registration)Internal
PCS-TRN-002 – Transition Plan (Issuance)Internal
PCS-TRN-003 – Transition ExamplesInternal
**Operational Guidance Manuals**
DocumentPublication status
Prior Consideration Form GuidanceConsultation draft (archived)
LOA Creation ManualConsultation draft (archived)
PSF ManualConsultation draft (archived)
PMR ManualConsultation draft (archived)
PRC ManualConsultation draft (archived)
Account Opening GuideInternal
Change in LOA ManualInternal
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