Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC)

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1 Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC) Johann Thaler July 2013 Company Overview

2 Introduction GLC Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH is part of Germanischer Loyd (GL) Group. GL Group offers services on a global scale. Key locations serve as designated centers of expertise to support more than 200 GL offices in 80 countries. Integrated in GL s global expert network GLC offers Carbon Management and Sustainability Services such as Carbon Footprint, Life Cycle Analysis and CDM Validation / Verification Germanischer Lloyd No. 2

3 Know-how on a Global Scale GLC can call on the extensive expertise of the globally operating GL network of experts. Key locations serve as designated centres of expertise to support more than 200 GL offices in 80 countries. GL Group Offices Germanischer Lloyd No. 3

4 Overview GLC GLC has been accredited by the UNFCCC to provide Clean Development Management (CDM) validation and -verification services. In addition, GLC can provide assessment services for Green House Gases (GHG) mitigation projects in the context of Voluntary/Verified Emission Reductions (VERs). Our authorisation as a Designated Operational Entity (DOE) goes hand in hand with proven competence in the following scopes: 1. Energy industries (renewable - / non-renewable sources) 2. Energy distribution 3. Energy demand 4. Manufacturing industries 5. Chemical industry 7. Transport 8. Mining/mineral production 10. Fugitive emissions from fuels (solid, oil and gas) 13. Waste handling and disposal 15. Agriculture Sources: IHS Fairplay PC Register ( )) Germanischer Lloyd No. 4

5 Standards, Scopes & Services Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) - Accreditation for Validation and Verification since March 2009 Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) - Accreditation since June 2009 Gold Standard Association (GS) since August 2009 EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Verifier since 2008 Program of Activities (PoA) - Validation and Verification services since 2011 World Commission on Dams Compliance Assessments Carbon Footprint and Life-Cycle Assessments Germanischer Lloyd No. 5

6 Africa Carbon Forum /07/2013 Presented by Johann Thaler Germanischer Lloyd No. 6

7 Obtaining LoAs for PoAs: Missing timeline for LoA approval process (no regular DNA meetings since no financial resources available) project developer has to pay fees for DNA meeting and possibly meet the DNA personally No clear DNA procedure/selection criteria for LoA approval process available: Lack of publicly available information (e.g. no DNA website available) and lack of CDM infrastructure (like e.g. CDM promotion entity, national climate policy) requirements (necessary documents) for obtaining the LoA not clear (or no defined internal procedures with different entities within the DNA indicating different requirements) in some cases DNA requests a final DOE validation report for granting LoA causes further delays in the project submission Germanischer Lloyd No. 7

8 Obtaining LoAs for PoAs: A DNA may request the development of a local CPA or the CME to have a registered entity in the respective host country (makes it difficult for investors from outside!) in order to grant a LoA for a multi-country PoA Solution: Guidance from EB necessary regarding national approval for multicountry PoAs DNA could be willing to grant a LoA for a multicountry PoA without a local CPA, however requirements regarding environmental regulations or operational licenses prevent national approval Solution: DNA could issue LoA with provisions to be validated ex-post at the time of inclusion of CPAs or 1 st verification. Validating DOEs should have the ability to accept this LoA during registration, while the ex-post provisions can be checked by the DOE in charge of the inclusion of a CPA or 1 st verification from that Party. Germanischer Lloyd No. 8

9 Validating LoAs for PoAs LoA does not refer to the PoA but to the 1st CPA Programme title/name of PPs not fully consistent between LoA and UNFCCC website/project documents Some DNAs (e.g. Senegal) do not issue a LoA in English (additional work and cost for an authorized translation!) Tedious and cumbersome process if changes are required in the LoA (certain DNAs are not willing to change LoA!) Germanischer Lloyd No. 9

10 Obtaining/Validating LoAs for PoAs Solutions CME should contact the host country DNA(s) at an early stage (already once a PIN is available!) to build acceptance and relationship To get familiar with DNA procedures and get early DNA s opinion on the PoA Capacity building / awareness raising for DNAs (important to follow the requirements and ensure reasonable/defined timelines in order to avoid delays!) Financial support for DNAs Germanischer Lloyd No. 10

11 Data handling and storage: Data gathering should follow strict QA/QC procedures to ensure that all relevant fields are duly filled out by the surveyors (in sampling/baseline surveys) and that all relevant data attain the CME/CPA implementer (e.g. in the case of different distribution systems - selling ICS/SHS through retailers, local communities, sales events, NGOs/partner organisations) Storage of paper forms/records must be done under adequate conditions to prevent spoilage due to heat/moisture. Scanning of paper forms/records related to monitoring helps backup important monitoring data and facilitates remote access of data to verifiers Clear distinctive marks and program logo (abrasion resistant!) fundamental for avoiding double-counting and clear allocation to the respective CPA Germanischer Lloyd No. 11

12 Main challenges and solutions when validating/verifying individual CPAs: Challenge: Compliance to eligibility criteria by the CPA not thoroughly evaluated by CME or missing supporting evidences. Solution: Development of procedures and records in the CME Manual that establish technical reviews and documental records required for CPA inclusion Challenge: CPA boundary was defined according to a recently redefined political boundary (e.g. covering the area of a province that has been expanded to include a new district or municipality) Solution: To a practical extend, CPA boundary should be defined also through GPS coordinates. Germanischer Lloyd No. 12