Beyond Common App for ARR
Beyond, in partnership with the Symbiosis Coalition, launched the Common App for ARR in March 2025. Inspired by the transformative impact of the Common Application system used by US universities, the Beyond Common App establishes a baseline framework for the essential information required from project developers to advance through buyers' procurement pipelines.
Its launch is a direct response from many of the world's largest natural climate solutions buyers to harmonize diligence data and signal clear expectations around project transparency and quality. This push for transparency builds on Beyond's commitment to prioritize science-aligned internal GHG emissions reductions while also making high-impact investments that go even further in the fight against climate change.
"Buyers increasingly recognize the need for greater alignment in assessing project quality and sharing best practices to drive more efficient and transparent markets.
The Common App provides a clear, unified reference point for the minimum information needed to evaluate ARR projects, setting a new standard for collaboration and integrity in the carbon market."
— Cindy Chiang, Netflix
Integration into existing processes
Expanded supplier access
Enhanced diligence resources
Open-source
"We hope the alignment between Beyond's Common App and the Symbiosis RFP questionnaire eases the burden for developers and buyers, contributes to increased standardization in the market, and ultimately leads to even more financing and offtakes for high-integrity nature-based carbon removal projects."
— Julia Strong, Symbiosis