Service 01, GCOM Project Readiness Review
Find every gap before the VVB does.
A structured review of project ownership, methodology fit, boundary, baseline, additionality, monitoring plan, SDG contribution, double-counting risk, and supporting evidence. Output is a single document that a VVB can read in under an hour.
Service 01
GCOM Project Readiness Review
Before any validation engagement is signed, project owners should know exactly where they stand against the GCOM rulebook. We run a structured 19-dimension readiness assessment, score the project 0 to 100, and produce a remediation plan with prioritised actions. Most projects close their highest-impact gaps in four to eight weeks.
Deliverables
What you receive at the end of the engagement.
GCOM readiness score
Eligibility memo
Evidence gap list
Additionality risk assessment
Validation-readiness checklist
In scope
- Project ownership and CR documentation review
- Methodology applicability check against SA-DNA M1 to M5
- Project boundary statement and emissions sources map
- Baseline scenario assessment and emission factor sourcing
- Additionality analysis (investment, barrier, common practice)
- Monitoring plan completeness check
- SDG contribution screening
- Double-counting risk review
Not in scope
- Formal validation opinion (issued only by a DNA-accredited VVB)
- Detailed PDD drafting (see Service 02)
- Operation of the MRV data room (see Service 03)
- Buyer negotiation or sale of credits
Engagement pre-requisites
What we need from you to begin.
- Project ownership documentation, CR copy, board approval if applicable
- Project design summary or feasibility study
- Site and capacity data, technology choice, expected COD
- Any prior carbon-related disclosures or third-party assessments
GCOM rulebook references
Grounding clauses we work to.
- GCOM Criteria s.3.1.1Validation must confirm that the project meets all applicable GCOM guidelines and requirements.
- GCOM Criteria s.3.1.3VVBs must employ a thorough evaluation approach using complete, accurate, and conservative evidence.
- GCOM Standards s.4Sectoral scope of the applied methodology must be validated.
Pairs well with
Related services.
Important disclaimer
Renewable Vision is not presented as a DNA-accredited VVB unless formal accreditation has been obtained. We support project preparation, MRV evidence management, and coordination with accredited VVBs. Validation and verification opinions must be issued only by DNA-accredited VVBs.