Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC) · (Microsoft PowerPoint - Ppt0000007 [Schreibgesch tzt]) Author: Nadja Created Date: 8/7/2013 11:06:37 PM

Company Overview

Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC)

Johann Thaler July 2013

Germanischer Lloyd | 03.07.2013| No. 2

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 Certification GmbH is part of Germanischer Loyd

(GL) Group.

Introduction GLC

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.

Know-how on a Global ScaleGLC 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

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Overview GLC

Sources: IHS Fairplay PC Register (2012-01-03))

• 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


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


Training session 2 “Programmatic CDM (PoA)”

Africa Carbon Forum 2013

03/07/2013

Presented by Johann Thaler



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



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 1st 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 1st verification from

that Party.



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!)



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



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



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.

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Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC) · (Microsoft PowerPoint - Ppt0000007 [Schreibgesch tzt]) Author: Nadja Created Date: 8/7/2013 11:06:37 PM