Carbon markets have long faced a challenge: how to measure soil carbon at scale without losing scientific rigour. ChrysaLabs has now demonstrated that it is possible. After an independent review by Bureau Veritas North America, the world’s largest certification body, ChrysaLabs becomes the first direct-contact proximal sensing soil measurement technology validated by a third-party auditor to be used under Verra’s VM0042
The validation confirms that ChrysaLabs’ methodology delivers a credible, standards-aligned approach for VM0042 soil carbon measurement, including Appendix 4 for emerging technologies. In practice, it demonstrates that direct-contact proximal sensing can meet international requirements for high-integrity carbon credits.
Independent validation by Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas reviewed ChrysaLabs’ approach to soil organic carbon (SOC) measurement and confirmed its alignment with VM0042 v2.1 for Improved Agricultural Land Management. This includes the section covering technology-based SOC methods.
For the first time, a third-party auditor validated the scientific accuracy and repeatability of proximal sensing soil carbon measurement in the field. As a result, project developers can integrate ChrysaLabs’ data into VM0042-aligned carbon projects with confidence.
“This validation shows that next-generation soil sensing can deliver lab-grade rigour while accelerating the path to market,” said Samuel Fournier, CEO of ChrysaLabs. “It’s a turning point for carbon farming, giving developers the confidence to build measurable, verifiable, and bankable projects that can now scale with credibility, lower risk, and meet the highest global standards.”
A new benchmark for scalability and cost-efficiency
Until now, soil carbon projects faced a tradeoff between scientific rigour and cost. Laboratory analysis provides accuracy but remains slow and expensive. On the other hand, many emerging tools lacked regulatory acceptance. This validation changes that balance.
ChrysaLabs now enables VM0042-compliant soil measurement at a fraction of the traditional cost, while preserving scientific quality. Developers gain faster baselines, more frequent monitoring, and stronger confidence in resulting credits.
From validation to bankability
The validation also changes how developers view soil measurement. Instead of a cost center, soil carbon data becomes an asset aligned with recognized standards. Projects can scale to thousands of hectares without sacrificing accuracy or transparency. With Bureau Veritas acting as an independent auditor, this validation offers a foundation for stronger investor confidence and higher-integrity carbon credits.
