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standard
Improved Soil Management (ISM) Protocol
Jurisdiction countryInternational
Instrument typecertification-protocol
Authorityregistry
PathwaysSoil carbon
Scopecarbon removal only
Statusoperational
DetailIsometric certified the ISM Protocol, covering projects that increase soil carbon through management change including less intensive tillage, cover cropping, and incorporation of beneficial microorganisms. Certification followed a public consultation with buyers, suppliers and academics. MRV requires carbon removal to be measured through direct soil sampling alone, or in combination with validated
Stated statusoperational
Pathway scopespecific
Pathway noteprotocol certifies projects that increase carbon stored in soils via management change (tillage, cover cropping, microorganisms)
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