CDOP Coalition Released Updated Carbon Data Schema
The Version 2.0 protocol expands standardized carbon credit tracking from four categories to eleven.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Environmental
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The CDOP coalition has released Version 2.0 of its open-source data schema to standardize carbon dioxide removal records. This update expands the protocol from four to eleven distinct data categories to resolve industry fragmentation.
Why it matters
Fragmented data currently complicates project finance and credit verification across the carbon dioxide removal sector. By creating a unified digital framework, this coalition aims to improve transparency in permanence and credit issuance.
The updated schema increases coverage to 11 carbon credit lifecycle categories, up from the original four. The framework now utilizes a versioned status record system to prevent data overwriting, replacing the simpler fields used previously.
The players
CDOP Coalition
An international group of 75 member organizations working to standardize data protocols for carbon removal.
Sylvera
A carbon data analysis company specializing in the ratings and monitoring of environmental projects.
South Pole
A sustainability consultancy and project developer focused on carbon finance and climate action initiatives.
S&P Global
A financial information and analytics provider that tracks market data and sustainability performance metrics.
RMI
A non-profit research organization focused on the transition to clean energy and the scaling of climate technologies.
The details
The protocol creates a structured architecture centered on fixed project, registry, and issuance assets. By moving from single, overwritable data fields to a versioned status record system, it enables granular tracking of the full lifecycle of a carbon credit. This method ensures that historical records remain intact as projects evolve through their credit issuance and verification phases.
Timeline
September 20, 2026: The CDOP coalition released Version 2.0 of its schema.
The Tech Race
This release follows the trajectory set by broader efforts to standardize Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) sector data to resolve persistent inconsistencies in project verification. It marks a departure from the previously limited data parameters, establishing a more complex versioned architecture to handle credit lifecycle tracking.
Organizations participating in carbon markets can now implement this versioned record system to ensure project durability and permanence are accurately tracked. The schema is currently open-source, providing a framework for developers to integrate standardized issuance data into their existing finance and registry software.
The takeaway
The transition to a versioned status record system represents a move toward institutional-grade data integrity for carbon credits. Stakeholders should track the upcoming finalization of modules targeting additionality and baseline scenarios to understand the full scope of the protocol's requirements.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Biochar Today.
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