This subcommittee was formed to guide the development of the BCarbon Forest Carbon Protocol. The Forests Subcommittee gives high-level feedback on the forest carbon program as it evolves and technical feedback on drafts of protocol or protocol updates as they are sent out for review.  The subcommittee may also discuss ideas or suggestions for BCarbon’s Carbon protocol or provide feedback on its implementation.

Schedule: Standing meeting once a quarter via zoom, additional meetings as needed.

This subcommittee was established during the creation of the Methane Emissions Elimination through Well-Plugging (MEEWP) Protocol. The subcommittee may also discuss ideas or suggestions for BCarbon’s Methane Protocol or offer feedback on its implementation.

Schedule: Standing meet once per quarter on zoom, additional meetings schedules as needed.

This subcommittee was formed to shape the development of BCarbon’s Blue Carbon Protocol. It offers expertise on Blue Carbon projects, advises BCarbon on potential opportunities and challenges in this field, and discusses potential updates and expansions of the existing Living Shoreline Protocol.

Schedule: Standing meeting once a quarter via zoom, additional meetings as needed

This subcommittee led the development of the original BCarbon Soil Protocol in 2020-2021. The group discusses any updates to the BCarbon Soil Protocol and engage in its review process of potential revisions. 

Schedule: Standing meeting once a quarter via zoom, additional meetings as needed.

Established in June 2025, this subcommittee provides expertise, suggestions, and feedback to BCarbon regarding the development of its Additionality framework. This group will be dedicate to the ongoing review and feedback on the Additionality Framework, especially as BCarbon pursues alignment with international standards and applies for international accreditation.

Schedule: standing bi-annual meetings with additional meetings as needed.

Established in 2024, this subcommittee discusses insurance opportunities for the voluntary carbon market. The committee discusses areas of opportunity, risks, ideas, and suggestions for BCarbon and the voluntary carbon markets in general, pertaining to insurance. The committee even occasionally invites outside speakers or project developers to share their perspectives on insurance in the voluntary carbon markets from the point of view of different actors in the industry.

Schedule: Standing bi-annual meetings with additional meetings scheduled as needed.

This subcommittee was convened to discuss the question of whether BCarbon should pursue international certification, and if so, which certificate should be pursued. This committee will discuss, debate the pros and cons of any additional recommendations and recommend certifications it deems substantially beneficial. This subcommittee’s broad mandate permits it to also address questions of BCarbon’s branding, marketing, and general positioning in the field and provide recommendations.

Schedule: standing bi-annual meetings with additional meetings scheduled as needed.

This subcommittee provides technical support for projects regarding small landowners. It discusses the development of a potential new protocol for small landowners and advises BCarbon on the opportunities and challenges of these projects.

Schedule: Standing bi-annual meetings with additional meetings scheduled as needed.

This subcommittee advises BCarbon on how best to incorporate non-carbon ecosystem services like biodiversity, water quantity and quality, and social benefits into its credit offering.

Schedule: Standing quarterly with additional meetings as needed.