Canadian Carbon Credits Inc is a pioneering company specializing in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) verification services, with a focus on the Aggregated Waste Heat & Power Recovery Offset Project located in Western Canada, near Lacombe, Alberta. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring the accuracy of emissions reductions and removals assertions for the period spanning from January to December 2023. These verifications adhere to the stringent regulations outlined in the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation – Alberta Regulation 133/2019, reflecting our commitment to environmental sustainability.
Contents of Proposal
Canadian Carbon Credits Inc takes pride in presenting a comprehensive proposal that encompasses our understanding of the project, our meticulous verification process, compliance with recent regulatory changes, pricing and scheduling details, and the credentials of our proficient verification team. Our commitment to transparency and excellence is reflected in the following appendices:
- Appendix I: Verification Scope
- Appendix II: Canadian Carbon Credits Company Credentials
Verification Process
At Canadian Carbon Credits Inc, our verification process aligns seamlessly with the CSA OFFSET Regulation, its accompanying guidance documents, and ISO 14064-3 standards. We adhere to a set of fundamental principles that guide our verification services:
- Generation of Supplementary Heat and Power Carbon Credits: We ensure the accurate generation of carbon credits related to supplementary heat and power.
- Baseline Inventory or Sources and Sinks: We carefully review and compile a list of baseline inventory sources and sinks.
- Quantification Protocol for Waste Heat and Power Recovery: Our professionals employ established quantification protocols for waste heat and power recovery projects.
- Certified Professional Care: Our verification process is managed by certified professionals.
- Evidence-Based Data Management System: We maintain a robust data management system founded on evidence-based practices.
In addition to these principles, Canadian Carbon Credits Inc has developed specific GHG verification policies and procedures that enhance the quality and efficiency of our services, ensuring consistency across different projects and clients.
Our verification process is structured into four key stages:
1. Pre-engagement/Engagement
- Understanding project objectives.
- High-level project review.
- Impartiality assessment.
- Qualifications and competence evaluation.
- Selection of Lead Verifier.
- Proposal preparation and delivery.
- Establishment of formal verification agreement with the client.
2. Planning
- Assessment team selection.
- Communication with the client and responsible party.
- Verification planning.
3. Execution
- Verification procedure execution.
- Site visit.
- Refinement of verification strategy, sampling plan, and procedures as needed.
4. Completion
- Summarizing and evaluating findings.
- Developing an opinion.
- Preparing draft and final reports, subject to review by the client.
Scope of Work
Our verification scope includes the following phases:
Planning Phase:
- Initial review of CCCI’s Offset Project Plan (OPP), Offset Project Report (OPR), and Quantification Methodology Document (QMD).
- Review of electronic calculation spreadsheets and supporting data.
- Risk assessment and sampling plan preparation.
Site Visit Phase:
- Physical site visits to inspect operations, GHG emission sources, meters, and instrumentation.
- Interviews with relevant personnel.
- Testing of corroborative documents against reported details.
Desktop Review Phase:
- Testing of supporting documents against field observations.
- Review of GHG quantification calculations.
- Additional information requests, if needed.
Reporting Phase:
- Preparation of verification report and statement letter conforming to TIER templates and guidance documents.
- Peer review and submission to CCCI for review and comments.
Canadian Carbon Credits Inc is committed to providing third-party verification services that offer a reasonable level of assurance regarding the accuracy of GHG assertions, ensuring compliance with TIER regulations, and supporting the growth of sustainable practices in Western Canada's Waste Heat & Power Recovery Offset Project.