In the world of carbon market field operations, field implementation and data collection, the shift from pen-and-paper to digital solutions has transformed how organizations work on the ground. At Upya, we’ve led this transformation through Upya Collect – consolidating into one comprehensive platform all essential data collection features for improved dMRV process
Now, we’re taking things a step further.
Introducing the Upya Store
The Upya Store is the latest addition to our platform— in it, you will find a specialized toolkit for carbon project developers and implementers. It offers a ready-to-use suite of advanced field surveys for carbon credit generation, validation, and monitoring, helping teams meet certification standards efficiently and accurately.
This toolkit is conceived to promote an organized end-to-end process of data collection from day 1 in the field, helping orchestrate the collaboration between admin staff, operating from the desk, with field staff, operating in the field and remotely, usually without internet connectivity.
With a single click, our surveys can be deployed from the Upya Store to your platform and come equipped with the right set of advanced tools for the project’s methodology—featuring intelligent functionalities such as geo-fencing (restricting data collection within defined polygon boundaries), adjacent polygon mapping (enabling neighboring polygons to share edges without gaps, ensuring accurate and connected area coverage), and beneficiary stages (allowing admin staff to review field-collected data for due diligence, with the ability to approve or reject it). More information can be found on our Features page.
These surveys bridge the gap between project design and implementation – giving project developers a solution that not only meets certification standards but also functions effectively in real-world field conditions.
What’s Inside these Surveys?
Each stage of a carbon project must follow strict rules set by certification protocols and standards like Gold Standard, Verra, Plan Vivo, and Cercarbono.These standards ensure verifiable CO₂ reductions—though, as discussed in our recent blog post, field implementation remains toughest.
The Upya Store offers two types of survey templates:
✅ Official Surveys
These mirror the surveys published by leading carbon standards, such as:
Gold Standard (e.g., Safe Water, TPDDTEC)
Verra
Plan Vivo
Cercarbono
They are ideal when your methodology has clearly defined, registry-issued templates.
✅ Best Practice Surveys
Created from years of Upya’s experience supporting field teams, these surveys follow a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that meets verification requirements — even when no official template exists. They are customizable, flexible, and field-tested for real-world conditions.
Whether you’re digitizing water meter readings or mapping cookstove installations across a rural region, the Upya Store has the right digital tools for your team.
Choosing the Right Survey
The best survey template depends on your project’s carbon methodology, monitoring stage, and data needs:
- Use official surveys when available — they offer standardized validation pathways.
- Use best practice templates when you need flexibility, local adaptation, or methodology-specific customization.
Ready to Streamline Your Field Operations?
Whether you’re in the design, implementation, or MRV stage, Upya Store equips you with the tools to scale with accuracy and confidence.
Want to see it in action? Get in touch for a tailored demo or visit our Features page to learn more.
