The validation means that soil data generated using ChrysaLabs’ technology can now be incorporated into VM0042-aligned carbon projects, offering developers an additional measurement option beyond traditional laboratory testing. Proximal sensing allows soil carbon assessments to be carried out directly in the field, providing faster data collection at project scale.
Supporting scalability in soil carbon projects
Accurate, verifiable data remains a critical component for land-based carbon credit programmes. Third-party validation of emerging measurement technologies is intended to help project developers integrate new tools while maintaining methodological consistency and quality standards.
Bureau Veritas’ assessment confirms that ChrysaLabs’ methodology is compliant with Verra’s requirements for data generation, calibration, and monitoring. This provides project developers with an additional option for collecting soil carbon data in settings where traditional sampling may be costly or logistically challenging.
Industry perspectives
Samuel Fournier, CEO of ChrysaLabs, said the validation demonstrates the potential for newer measurement approaches to complement existing methods. “This validation shows that next-generation soil sensing can deliver lab-grade rigour while accelerating the path to market,” he said, noting the importance of scalable monitoring frameworks for carbon farming initiatives.
The validation gives project developers the option to use data from proximal sensing devices within VM0042 projects, providing an alternative to conventional laboratory analysis while remaining within established verification requirements.
Implications for carbon market integrity
As soil carbon initiatives expand globally, there is increasing focus on the transparency and reliability of measurement techniques. Validated methodologies help ensure that new technologies meet established scientific and verification standards, which can contribute to confidence in resulting credits.
For organisations developing agricultural carbon projects, the assessment provides a pathway for integrating field-based sensing tools into monitoring systems while maintaining compliance with Verra’s methodology.
