Howden appointed by Verra to approve insurance policies that support the eligibility of carbon credits for CORSIA

London, 7 August, 2025 - Building on our collaboration with Gold Standard, we are proud to have been selected by Verra, the leading global standard for climate action and sustainable development, to assess and approve insurance policies that support the eligibility of carbon credits under CORSIA. 

CORSIA, the Carbon Offset Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, is an initiative under the International Civil Organisation (ICAO). It addresses carbon dioxide emissions from aviation, with an aim to support the aviation industry's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Learn how to submit an insurance policy to support Verra Carbon Credit eligibility for CORSIA.  

This alignment between the insurance frameworks of the world’s two largest independent greenhouse gas crediting programs - Verra and Gold Standard - marks a significant step toward greater standardisation across the voluntary carbon market. 

Insurance products approved by Howden that meet Verra’s criteria will be listed on Verra’s website, offering market participants clear, actionable pathways to bring their credits to market with confidence. 

Charlie Pool, Head of Carbon Insurance, Climate Risk and Resilience, Howden, said: Ensuring confidence at scale is the next frontier for carbon markets. By applying robust insurance standards to address the risk of double claiming, we’re not only building trust and accountability – we’re also unlocking the flow of capital needed to accelerate climate action. Our collaboration with Verra demonstrates how insurance can be a foundational tool for scaling carbon finance.

Read the full press release on Verra’s website. 

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