PCS Public Consultation
Planetary Carbon Standard (PCS) v2.0 — 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 These consultation drafts are provided “as is” and may be revised, reorganized, or withdrawn as part of the post-consultation review and corrective action process.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.
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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 / Document
Publication status
PCS-FR-001 – Program Framework_v2.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MN-002 – Program Manual_v2.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-PS-003 – Project Standard_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVS-004 – Validation & Verification Standard_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-ESS-005 – Environmental & Social Safeguards Standard_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-SDG-006 – Sustainability & SDG Integrity Standard_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-DC-007 – Avoidance of Double Counting & CA_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-COR-008 – CORSIA Eligibility Standard_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-ICV-009 – ICVCM Eligibility Standard_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-A62-010 – Article 6.2 Eligibility Standard
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MD-011 – Methodology Development Standard_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVB-012 – Procedure for Approval of VVBs_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-GA-013 – Grievance & Appeals Procedures_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CL-014 – Clarifications Standard_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-FMRS-015 – Forest Monitoring & MRV_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-PP-016 – Program Processes_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CHG-001-Programme Change and Transition Control Procedure_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CLM-001-Claims and Labelling Guidance_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-DIS-001-Disclosure Transparency and Confidentiality Procedure_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-POL-001-Serial Numbering Policy_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-POL-002-Digital Representation Tokenisation and Trading Policy_v1.2
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-POL-003-Conflict of Interest and Independence Policy_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Clarification Notes
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-CN-001 – Limits of Clarification Notes_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CN-002 – Grid Emission Factors_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CN-003 – Biochar Stability Metrics_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CN-004 – Stability vs Permanence_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-CN-005 – Evidence Sufficiency_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Methodologies — Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-MA-001 – Forestry Methodology_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MA-002 – Mangrove Methodology_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Methodologies — CCS / Negative Emissions
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-MT-001 – Carbon Capture & Storage_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MT-002 – Biochar Carbon Removal & Storage_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Technical Guidance
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-TG-001 – Geological Storage Guidance
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-002 – CO₂ Capture System Guidance_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-003 – Transport System Guidance_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-004 – Waste to Energy Tool Guide_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-006 – Landfill Methane Capture Tool Guide_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TG-007 Solar PV ER Calculation Tool Guide_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Technology Mitigation Track (TR)
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-TR-001 – Landfill Methane Capture_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-002 – Waste-to-Energy (Thermal Recovery)_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-003-Renewable Electricity Generation_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-004 – Wind
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-005 – Hydropower
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-006 – Geothermal
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-007 – Hybrid Systems
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-008 – Industrial Energy Efficiency
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-009 – Efficient Lighting & Appliances
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-010 – Fuel Switch
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-011 – Tire Devulcanization
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-012 – Electric Mobility
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TR-013 – Public Transport Modal Shift
Consultation draft (archived)
Methodological Tools
Code / Tool
Publication status
Notes
PCS-TA-001 – Biomass Burning Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-002 – Soil Organic Carbon Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-003 – Fertilizer Emissions Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-004 – Peat Oxidation Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-005 – Non-Permanence Risk Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-006 – User Input Risk Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
(excel)
PCS-TA-007 – Sample Plot Calculation Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-008 – Deadwood & Litter Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-009 – Trees & Shrubs Carbon Stock Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-010 – Landfill Methane Capture Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-011 – Biochar Carbon Quantification Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
(excel)
PCS-TA-012 – Waste to Energy (Excel)_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-TA-013 Solar PV ER Calculation Tool_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
(excel)
Methodology Lifecycle Documents
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-METH-Intro – Introductory Note_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-CN – Concept Note_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-TPL – Methodology Template_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-AF – Assessment Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-CL – Clarification Request Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-RR – Revision Request Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-METH-DEV – Deviation Request Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Project Cycle Forms & Reports — NBS Track
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-AOD-NBS – Authorization & Ownership Declaration_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MR-NBS – Monitoring Report_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-PDD-NBS – Project Design Document_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-RER-NBS – Reversal & Non-Permanence Event Report_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVR-NBS – Validation & Verification Report_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Project Cycle Forms & Reports — Regular Projects (Type A/B) — Governance & Legal
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-GF-001 – Governance Case Submission Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-GN-A6 – Governance Note on Article 6 Alignment & Market Readiness_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-RG-A01 – Authorization & Digital Ledger Template_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Project Cycle Forms & Reports — Regular Projects (Type A/B) — Monitoring & Performance
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-GF-002 – Post-Registration Project Change Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-MP(RT)-001 – Project Monitoring & Performance Report_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Project Cycle Forms & Reports — Regular Projects (Type A/B) — Registration & Authorization
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-LOA – Letter of Authorization (Regular)_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-PSF – Project Submission Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVB – Agreement Template_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VVB – Application Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Safeguards & SDG Forms
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-SG – Safeguards Instructions Annex_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
VVB Applications & Agreements
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-VV-001 – Project Validation Report_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VV-002 – Validation Report for Post-Registration Changes_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-VV-003 – Emission Reduction Verification Report_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
Technological Reduction and Removal Track
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-SF-001 – Environmental & Social Safeguards Assessment Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-SF-001 – Environmental & Social Safeguards Assessment Form_v1.0 (excel)
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-SF-002 – Sustainable Development Impact Assessment Form_v1.0
Consultation draft (archived)
PCS-SF-002 – Sustainable Development Impact Assessment Form_v1.0 (excel)
Consultation draft (archived)
Finance / Transition & Reports
Code / Document
Publication status
PCS-FIN-001 – Cost of Equity Note
Internal
PCS-FEE-001 – Fee Schedule
Internal
PCS-WKP-001 – Annual Workplan
Internal
PCS-RPT-001 – Annual Report
Internal
PCS-INFO-001 – GWP Values of GHGs
Internal
PCS-TRN-001 – Transition Plan (Registration)
Internal
PCS-TRN-002 – Transition Plan (Issuance)
Internal
PCS-TRN-003 – Transition Examples
Internal
Operational Guidance Manuals
Document
Publication status
Prior Consideration Form Guidance
Consultation draft (archived)
LOA Creation Manual
Consultation draft (archived)
PSF Manual
Consultation draft (archived)
PMR Manual
Consultation draft (archived)
PRC Manual
Consultation draft (archived)
Account Opening Guide
Internal
Change in LOA Manual
Internal
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Last date for Public Comments: 30th January, 2026
Consultation status: Closed (comments no longer being accepted) Next step: PCS Secretariat is reviewing submissions and will publish updated controlled versions in due course. Planetary Carbon Standard (PCS) Secretariat
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