Archives: FAQs
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When is book and claim the right solution?
Read More: When is book and claim the right solution?Book and claim is a powerful decarbonization lever, but it is one of many tools in our toolbox. In fact, there are many instances when other approaches, such […]
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How to avoid erroneous double counting?
Read More: How to avoid erroneous double counting?Not all double counting is erroneous given one organization’s direct emissions are often indirect emissions for another organization, and proper booking and claiming of the emission profiles and […]
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Primary vs. Secondary data
Read More: Primary vs. Secondary dataThe fundamental idea of “primary” and “secondary” data is key in the book and claim world and often overlooked. Unintended data mismatches can disrupt even the most sophisticated […]
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What is Mass Balance?
Read More: What is Mass Balance?When we use a book and claim as a tool for sustainable procurement, how do we ensure that we are receiving the correct environmental attributes? This data often […]
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What is a Chain of Custody model?
Read More: What is a Chain of Custody model?The ISO standard 22095:2020, on chain of custody models, defines book and claim alongside other models as follows: 3.1.1 — Chain of Custody — process by which inputs […]
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Can EACs contribute towards corporate Science Based Targets?
Read More: Can EACs contribute towards corporate Science Based Targets?Currently, GHGp and SBTi have not specified a method for disclosing EAC purchases in a company’s Scope 3 inventory. Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGp) and the Science Based Targets […]
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Can a transport service provider claim emissions reductions from sustainable fuel if another corporation has purchased the corresponding EACs?
Read More: Can a transport service provider claim emissions reductions from sustainable fuel if another corporation has purchased the corresponding EACs?Yes. Only one company can claim Scope 1 emissions, but multiple companies can claim the same Scope 3 emissions so long as they occur at different points in […]
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What is double counting?
Read More: What is double counting?Double counting in book and claim systems refers to the erroneous, duplicate or improper accounting of emission reductions, encompassing three main scenarios: double issuance (duplicate creation of certificates […]
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What is a registry?
Read More: What is a registry?A registry is a systematic collection of documented information or data that is organized and maintained according to specific requirements.
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What is an Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAC)?
Read More: What is an Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAC)?A certificate represents the environmental attributes (including carbon intensity, GHG emissions reductions, and other sustainability characteristics that substantiate a claim) associated with a given quantity of low carbon […]