PCS LOA Letter of Authorization (Regular)_v1.0

Document Control

• Document code: PCS-LOA

• Title: Letter of Authorization (Regular)

• Scope: Template to authorize project registration and participation under PCS, confirm legal authority and rights, and support registry publication and verification.

• Outcome: Provides a standardized, auditable authorization instrument supporting ownership, authorization scope, and integrity controls.

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Superseded versions

No superseded versions for v1.0.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 Superseded versions shall be archived and retained for traceability and audit purposes.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 and Applicability

This Letter of Authorization (LOA) template is used to formally authorize the registration, validation, and participation of a project under the Planetary Carbon Standard (PCS). It serves as a universal document applicable across all PCS project categories and tracks. The LOA confirms the legal rights of the undersigned entity(ies) to develop, manage, and register the project, and to receive the corresponding Planetary Carbon Units (PCUs) generated from the project.

Section A – Project Identification

PCS Project ID (if assigned)
Project Title
Host Country
Project Category	☑ Regular ☐ NBS ☐ Other: ___________
Applicable Methodology
Sectoral Scope(s)

Section B – Parties to Authorization

Identify the legal entity(ies) involved in this authorization, including the Project Owner(s), Developer(s), and any Authorized Representative(s). Each entity listed below must have the legal authority to sign and represent the project.

Entity / Organization	Role (Owner / Developer / Representative)	Contact Information

Section C – Authorization Scope

Define the scope and nature of the authorization. This includes whether the authorization is exclusive or non-exclusive, and what specific activities it covers under the PCS framework.

Type of Authorization	☑ Exclusive ☐ Non-Exclusive
Authorization Purpose	☑ Project Development ☑ Validation ☑ Registration ☑ Issuance ☐ Other: ___________
Effective Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
Validity Period / Expiry Date
Reference to Legal Agreement or MOU (if applicable)

Section D – Legal Declarations

1

Declaration

The entity(ies) listed in Section B are the lawful owners or duly authorized representatives of the project described in Section A.

2

Declaration

The authorization granted under this LOA is valid and enforceable under the applicable national laws of the host country.

3

Declaration

The authorized entity(ies) have the right to engage in validation, registration, and issuance activities under PCS.

4

Declaration

No other conflicting authorizations have been issued for the same project unless disclosed to PCS.

5

Declaration

PCS and its Secretariat are permitted to publish relevant project and authorization details on the PCS Registry.

6

Declaration

This authorization remains in force until revoked in writing by the Project Owner(s) or until the expiry date specified in Section C.

Section E – Digital Signature and Verification

This section must be completed by the authorized representative(s) of the Project Owner(s) or Host Country Designated Authority. Each signature will be verified and timestamped within the PCS Blockchain Registry.

Authorized Representative (Name)
Organization / Entity
Digital Signature / Authorization Token
Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Section F – Revision History

Version	Date	Description of Change	Approved By
v1.0	01/06/2025	Initial PCS Release	PCS Regulatory Council