PCS VV 002 Validation Report for Post Registration Changes_v1.0

Document Control

• Document code: PCS-VV-002

• Title: Validation Report for Post-Registration Changes

• Scope: Template used by accredited VVBs to validate post-registration change requests (e.g., design changes, methodology updates, crediting period extensions, ownership transfers) under PCS.

• Outcome: Standardizes assessment, findings, CAR/CL tracking, and decision conclusion for PCS approval of post-registration changes.

Version history and change log

Table DC-1. Revision history

Version	Date	Status	Summary of changes	Prepared by	Approved by
v1.0	TBD	Draft	Release for public consultation	PCS	TBD

Superseded versions

No superseded versions for v1.0.

Governance note on versioning and archiving

Only the latest approved version of this template shall be used. Superseded versions shall be archived and retained for traceability and audit purposes. Printed or downloaded copies are uncontrolled; the PCS published version is the authoritative current version.

Purpose

This Validation Report template shall be used by accredited Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs) to review and validate any post‑registration changes requested by Project Developers under the Planetary Carbon Standard (PCS).

Section A – Project Identification

PCS Project ID
Project Title
Project Category / Track	☑ Regular (Type A/B) ☐ NBS (Type C) ☐ Other: ___________
Host Country
Sectoral Scope(s)
Original Registration Date
VVB Organization

Section B – Scope of Validation

Provide a summary of the post‑registration change(s) subject to validation, including the type of change and the rationale as described in the PCS Post‑Registration Change Request Form.

Type of Change	☐ Project Design ☐ Methodology Update ☐ Crediting Period Extension ☐ Ownership Transfer ☐ Other: ___________
Brief Description of Change
Applicable Methodology / Tool
Relevant PCS Framework Section(s)
Reference to Supporting Documents

Section C – Validation Approach and Methodology

Describe the validation process undertaken, including methods used, sampling approach, and evidence reviewed. Indicate whether desk review, on‑site assessment, or interviews were conducted.

Validation Methods Used	☑ Desk Review ☐ Site Visit ☐ Interviews ☐ Other: ___________
Sampling / Data Sources
Time Period of Validation
Documents Reviewed
Personnel Involved

Section D – Validation Findings and Assessment

Summarize findings of the validation process. Indicate whether the change request complies with PCS requirements and does not affect the project’s eligibility, additionality, or environmental integrity.

Finding / Issue	Assessment / Observation	Conformance Status (C/NC/Obs)

Section E – Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Clarifications (CLs)

List any CARs or CLs raised during the validation process and their current status. Attach evidence of resolution where applicable.

Reference ID	CAR/CL Description	Action Taken	Status (Open/Closed)

Section F – Validation Conclusion

Provide a summary conclusion indicating whether the post‑registration change request complies with PCS requirements and whether the project remains eligible under the same registration and crediting conditions.

Validation Decision	☑ Approved ☐ Rejected ☐ Conditional Approval
Summary of Validation Conclusion
Impact on Crediting / Monitoring
Date of Validation Completion
Validated by (Lead Auditor / Team)

Section G – Signatures and Blockchain Verification

This section must be signed by the authorized representative of the VVB. The completed and signed report shall be uploaded to the PCS Registry, where it will be verified and timestamped on the PCS Blockchain for traceability.

Authorized VVB Representative (Name)
Organization / Entity
Digital Signature / Authorization Token
PCS Blockchain Verification Hash