- The Verra and Hedera partnership aims to digitize more than 20 carbon credit instruments by the end of the year.
- This collaboration incorporates Hedera’s blockchain to increase transparency and speed up the carbon credit process.
Verra, one of the leading organizations in the voluntary carbon market, has announced a strategic partnership with the Hedera Foundation. This collaboration aims to accelerate the digitization of the carbon credit ecosystem through the open-source Hedera Guardian platform.
Based on a five-year investment plan, the initiative will digitize more than 20 processes by the end of this year. It aims to significantly improve the performance, transparency and scalability of carbon markets.
By adopting blockchain technology, Vera is setting a new standard for digital integration of carbon credits. Mandy Lambaros, CEO of Verra, said:
This partnership represents a significant advancement in Verra's digitalization strategy and strengthens our ability to deliver more efficient, transparent and scalable climate action.
According to a press release, this partnership will contribute to the growth of the carbon market, whose value is expected to reach $35 billion by 2030. It is also said that 1.3 billion tons of greenhouse gases will be reduced.
See how Verra, a global leader in carbon standards, leverages Hedera Guardian to bring transparency and automation to carbon markets, digitizing over 20 carbon methodologies and increasing real-world climate impact. https://t.co/2Z8rYX5XzM
— Hedera (@hedera) October 15, 2025
Streamline the carbon credit lifecycle with Hedera
Traditional carbon credit systems face challenges such as slow processing speeds, fragmented data formats, and inefficient audit processes. These issues cause delays in credit issuance, create a lack of transparency, and hinder the growth of the climate market.
By integrating Hedera Guardian into the Verra Project Hub, this partnership will facilitate the management of every stage of the carbon credit lifecycle. Project developers will have real-time access to digital tools, allowing them to submit data in standardized formats and track progress using automated tools. These digital tools not only speed up the submission process but also increase transparency in carbon credit management.
Hedera's digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (dMRV) capabilities ensure that all data points are immutably recorded on the network. This tamper-proof record is designed to provide confidence in the integrity and impact of carbon credits.
This development makes Verra the first major carbon standards organization to adopt blockchain technology on such a large scale.
Hedera turns oil investments into digital tokens
According to CNF, the latest partnership follows Hedera's recently launched oil tokenization project, which went live just a few weeks ago. In this initiative, ownership will be tokenized as a blockchain-based security token. The move highlights Hedera's growing role in facilitating compliance and ensuring complete lifecycle management in sectors such as energy and finance.
Currently, Hedera’s native token HBAR is being traded. $0.1801shows a decrease in 4.85%. However, analysts believe that the value of the token could rise.
According to Jonathan Carter's recent analysis, HBAR appears to be consolidating within a bullish flag pattern. Breakout levels are targeted at $0.30, $0.40, and $0.60, indicating potential for further upside.
