GCC Verifier Application Form-

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V2.0 - 2020

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General Information

Date Date of submission

Name of applicant Name of organization submitting application

Location Physical address of applicant

Main contact (to be listed on GCC website)

Contact name, email address, phone number, web-address

Finance contact (for purposes of submitting invoice for Approval fee)

Contact name, email address and phone number

Stage of Application

Application for(check all that apply)

Application for Initial Approval

Application for Re-Approval

Information on Organisational Track

Organisational Track type (if applicable)

Clean Development Mechanism Track ISO Track

Valid Accreditation Information

CDM Accreditation Please indicate if you possess a valid accreditation as on the date of signature this form:

CDM

ISO 14064-2 & ISO 14064-3 (National Accreditation body)

Accrediting organisation

Please provide details of the organisation that has accredited your organisation and provide the name and the address and the contact details of the contact person from the accreditation body.Please identify here the organization through which the applicant has been accredited currently such as UNFCCC-CDM or Accreditation Body (e.g., DAkkS, ANSI, UKAS, GAC, NABCB, etc).

Validity of accreditation Please mention the date of validity of accreditation.

Sectoral scopes Please mention (in Table 1 or/and 2) all the GHG sectoral scopes (GHG-SS) for which your organisation has a valid accreditation for validation and verification as on the date of signature this form. Provide and attach

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evidence of the information provided. This may include accreditation certificates and/or URL for official listing on accrediting entity’s website.

Table 1 Valid Accreditation provided by CDMArea Sectoral scopes Validation Verification

As per CDM Accreditation Standard1 (check all that apply) (check all that apply)Green House Gas (GHG)

1. Energy (renewable/non-renewable sources) (CDM TA 1.1, 1.2)

2. Energy distribution (CDM TA 2.1)3. Energy demand (CDM TA 3.1)4. Manufacturing industries (CDM TA 4.1)5. Chemical industry (CDM TA 5.1, 5.2)6. Construction (CDM TA 6.1)7. Transport (CDM TA 7.1)8. Mining/mineral production (CDM TA 8.1)9. Metal production (CDM TA 9.1, 9.2)10. Fugitive emissions from fuels (solid, oil and gas)

(CDM TA 10.1)11. Fugitive Emissions from production and

consumption of halocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride (CDM TA 11.1, 11.2)

12. Solvents use (CDM TA 12.1)13. Waste handling and disposal (CDM TA 13.1, 13.2)14. Afforestation and Reforestation (CDM TA 14.1)15. Agriculture (CDM TA 15.1)16. Carbon Capture and Storage of CO2 in Geological

Formations (CDM TA 16.1)

Table 2 Valid Accreditation provided by National Accreditation body (NAB)Area Sectoral scopes Validation Verification

As per IAF MD142 document for ISO 14064-2 (check all that apply) (check all that apply)Green House Gas (GHG)

Energy Industries (renewable/non-renewable sources)Energy DistributionEnergy DemandManufacturing IndustriesChemical IndustryConstructionTransportMining/Mineral ProductionMetal ProductionFugitive Emissions from Fuels (solid, oil and gas)Fugitive Emissions from Production and Consumption of Halocarbons and Sulphur HexafluorideSolvents UseWaste Handling and DisposalAfforestation and ReforestationAgricultureCarbon Capture and Storage of CO2 in Geological Formations

1 CDM Accreditation Standard in Appendix 2

2 IAF MD 14 Document: https://www.iaf.nu/upFiles/IAF_MD_Appln_17011_GHGVV_09072014_Publication_Version.pdf

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Request for Approval as GCC Verifier for the scopes

Please fill this section to mention the scopes, for which you have the competency, and you wish to apply and request approval from GCC.Provide description to demonstrate the competency for the GCC scopes (GHG, E+, S+, SDG+) and applicable GHG-SS & TA, you have opted in the tables below. The competence may be demonstrated on the basis of knowledge, skill and experience. This may for example be demonstrated on the basis of various qualifications, certificates, CV review, examinations, etc as required by ‘Procedure for Approval of GCC Verifiers’. Also provide evidence of the information provided in the tables above. This may include accreditation certificates and/or URL for official listing on accrediting entity’s website. Provide list of all staff having required competencies and provide mapping with GCC scopes (GHG, E+, S+, SDG+) and applicable GHG SS & TA to qualify personnel.

GCC Scopes Requirements Project Verification

Emission Reduction

Verification

Green House Gas3 (GHG)

GCC requires demonstration of valid accreditation for the sectoral scopes (SS) and corresponding technical areas (TA), within each sectoral scope, as defined by ‘Procedure for Approval of GCC Verifiers’. Please confirm and complete information in Table 34.

Environmental No-harm (E+)

GCC requires demonstration of competence on application of GCC rules related to environmental aspects as defined by ‘Environment and Social Safeguards Standard’

Social No-harm (S+)

GCC requires demonstration of competence on application of GCC rules related to social aspects as defined by ‘Environment and Social Safeguards Standard’

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG+)

GCC requires demonstration of competence on application of GCC rules related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as defined by ‘Project Sustainability Standard’

Table 3 Confirm the SS and TA for which you are eligible under GCCArea GCC Sectoral scopes Validation Verification

As per CDM Accreditation Standard5 (check all that apply) (check all that apply)Green House Gas (GHG)

1. Energy (renewable/non-renewable sources) (CDM TA 1.1, 1.2)

2. Energy distribution (CDM TA 2.1)3. Energy demand (CDM TA 3.1)4. Manufacturing industries6 (CDM TA 4.1)5. Chemical industry (CDM TA 5.1, 5.2)6. Construction (CDM TA 6.1)

3 The GCC scope for GHG is mandatory and a minimum requirement while applying as a GCC verifier

4 In doing this, you may refer to ‘Equivalence of Sectoral scopes (SS) and corresponding Technical Areas (TA)’ given in ‘Procedure for Approval of GCC Verifiers’

5 CDM Accreditation Standard in Appendix 2

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7. Transport (CDM TA 7.1)8. Mining/mineral production (CDM TA 8.1)9. Metal production (CDM TA 9.1, 9.2)10. Fugitive emissions from fuels (solid, oil and gas)

(CDM TA 10.1)11. Fugitive Emissions from production and

consumption of halocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride (CDM TA 11.1, 11.2)

12. Solvents use (CDM TA 12.1)13. Waste handling and disposal (CDM TA 13.1, 13.2)14. Afforestation and Reforestation (CDM TA 14.1)15. Agriculture (CDM TA 15.1)16. Carbon Capture and Storage of CO2 in Geological

Formations (CDM TA 16.1)

Description of eligibility for application and conduct of verification

Eligibility of application(not more than 2 pages)

In the space provided, briefly summarise and describe how you have met all the applicable requirements, as mentioned in the ‘Procedure for Approval of GCC Verifiers’, while submitting the application as GCC Verifier. Provide description to demonstrate the competency for the GCC scopes (GHG, E+, S+, SDG+) and applicable GHG-SS & TA, you have opted in the tables above. The competence may be demonstrated on the basis of knowledge, skill and experience. This may for example be demonstrated on the basis of various qualifications,

6 For GHG sectoral scope ‘Manufacturing Industries’ as defined by IAF-MD-14 document, the equivalent GCC/CDM sectoral scope is 4 and the equivalent GCC/CDM technical area is TA 4.1 excluding sectors Aluminum, Iron and steel, Refinery. For Aluminum, Iron and steel sectors, verifiers shall establish equivalence with CDM TA 9.1 and 9.2, respectively. For Refinery sector, verifiers shall establish equivalence with CDM TA 10.1.

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certificates, CV review, examinations, etc as required by ‘Procedure for Approval of GCC Verifiers’. Also provide evidence of the information provided in the tables above. This may include accreditation certificates and/or URL for official listing on accrediting entity’s website. Provide list of all staff having required competencies and provide mapping with GCC scopes (GHG, E+, S+, SDG+) and applicable GHG SS & TA to qualify personnel. Please also provide information required in Table 4 as attached.

Compliance of requirements during Verification(not more than 2 pages)

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In the space provided, briefly summarise and describe clear action plans or management systems (procedures, forms, etc.) that you have in place to meet all the requirements, as mentioned in the ‘Procedure for Approval of GCC Verifiers’, during operations to conduct verification as GCC Verifier. Please also provide information required in Table 5 as attached.

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Insurance Information

Insurer Name of organization/entity providing professional indemnity insurance

Amount Amount for which the applicant has professional indemnity insurance. If insurance is in a currency other than USD, please include USD equivalence at time of application.

Geographic coverage Include information on geographic coverage of insurance (i.e., globally applicable or only certain regions covered)

Evidence Provide evidence of professional indemnity insurance coverage, to include a copy of the applicant’s certificate of insurance.

Confirmation on Compliance with GCC Rules

Eligibility of application I/we confirm that I/we have completely met all the applicable requirements for application as GCC Verifier as mentioned in the ‘Procedure for Approval of GCC Verifiers’ and that all the information provided in the signed and stamped ‘GCC Verifier Application Form’ is correct and ‘GCC Verifier Agreement’ is completely understood and agreed.

Compliance of requirements during Verification

I/we confirm that I/we have clear action plans in place to meet all the requirements during operations to conduct verifications as GCC Verifier as mentioned in the ‘Procedure for Approval of GCC Verifiers’ and ‘GCC Verifier Agreement’.

Compliance of GCC Rules

I/we confirm that I/we shall always comply with all the requirements as mentioned in the applicable ‘GCC Rules’ as available publicly on GCC website. In case our accreditation status with CDM or NAB changes, we will immediately notify GCC. We will not provide any verification service; in case our accreditation is not valid, or we don’t have competence as per the GCC scopes including the GHG sectoral scope of the technical areas required.

Avoiding conflict of interest in the verification of GCC projects

I/we confirm that I/we shall either conduct Project Verification or Emission Reduction Verification for the same project activity. I confirm that, in case of any conflict of interest, the organization or person will not be deployed to perform the verification.

Signed for and on behalf of:

Name of entity: __________________________________

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Signature with stamp: __________________________________

Name of signatory: __________________________________

Date: __________________________________

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Table 4: Approval Criteria for GCC Verifier*

Criteria required to be demonstrated by the Applicants Criteria Met Describe how the criteria has been met?

(Yes or No or NA) (Provide summary) (Provide Evidence)

Valid Accreditation

Shall possess valid Accreditation by UNFCCC and CDM#

Shall possess valid Accreditation by National Accreditation Body as per ISO 17011 for conformity assessment as per ISO 14065+

Demonstrate how you will comply with ‘GHG Scopes’ for GCC Project Verification

Demonstrate how you will comply with ‘GHG Scopes’ for GCC Emission Reduction Verification

Legal Status Shall be Registered under applicable national or international law

Shall not have any pending judicial process for malpractice, fraud and/or other activity incompatible with functions as a GCC Verifier

Liability Must have appropriate Liability Insurance for a cover up to USD 5 million

Safeguarding impartiality

Shall act impartially and avoid any conflict of interest that may compromise its ability to make impartial decisions

Competence The verifier/reviewer shall demonstrate how they have determined competence (GHG, UN SDGs, Do-No-harm requirements) and qualified their personnel.

Verification Process

Ensure Project and Emission Reduction Verification process to be conducted by the

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Management Verifier as required by GCC Rules & Table 2 of “Procedure for Approval of GCC Verifier”

Information Management

Ensure confidentiality of Information

Fee Pay Approval and Re-approval Fee

Performance Assessment

Describe how you will ensure support for Evaluation and Assessment of Performance to be conducted by the ‘GCC Operations Team’

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Table 5: Criteria for conducting GCC Project & Emission Reduction Verification*

Verification to be conducted as per the Criteria below Criteria Met Describe how the criteria has been/will be met?(Yes or No or NA) (Provide summary) (Provide Evidence)

VerificationTeam

The Verification team, whether composed of one or more persons, shall collectively have competence (all knowledge and skills) required as per ISO 14064-2,3 and GCC Rules, and the ability to apply such knowledge and skills to conduct a verification/certification.

TechnicalReview Team

The Technical review team, comprised of at least one Technical reviewer, independent of the verification team, shall collectively have competence (all knowledge and skills) required as per ISO 14064-2,3 and GCC Rules, and the ability to apply such knowledge and skills to conduct a verification/ certification/Technical review.

Competence of Verification/ Review Team -General:The verifier/reviewer shall demonstrate how they have determined competence and qualified their personnel.

Educational Qualifications

Completing ‘GCC Certified Verifiers ‘Course’, if available.

Demonstrate Auditing Skills

Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of GCC rules

Additionality

Financial Expertise required for assessing Additionality of Projects if they opted for Investment Analysis option

Competence of Demonstrate ‘CDM Technical

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Verification/ review Team-GHG:The verifier/reviewer shall demonstrate how they have determined competence and qualified their personnel.

Area’ Competency

Knowledge and skills for application of Approved GCC/ CDM Methodology.

Competence of Verification/ Review Team- UN SDGs and Do-No-Harm requirements:The verifier/reviewer shall demonstrate how they have determined competence and qualified their personnel.

Assessment of Compliance with Sustainable Development Goals as per GCC rules

Assessment of Compliance with ‘Do-No-Harm’ requirements as per GCC rules

Verification Process Management

Describe the Project and Emission Reduction Verification process and how it will be conducted by the Verifier

Information Management

Ensure confidentiality of Information

Project Verification Fee

Ensure that the Verification Fee charged is reasonable

Emission Reduction Verification Fee

Ensure that the Verification Fee charged is reasonable

Performance Assessment

Describe how you will ensure support for Evaluation and Assessment of Performance to be conducted by the ‘GCC Operations Team’

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DOCUMENT HISTORY

Version Date CommentV 2.0 01/03/2020 Revised version released on approval by Steering

Committee; Revised version contains following changes:

o Change of name from Global Carbon Trust (GCT) to Global Carbon Council (GCC), a new and an independent legal entity;

o Considering comments consequent to latest developments world-wide and interaction with TAB of CORSIA;

o Addressed comments raised by: assigned lead GCC Steering Committee

member; during consultations in the Steering

Committee meeting (GSCM 01, dated 29 Oct 2019, Doha Qatar); and

subsequent second electronic consultation with the Steering Committee (10-22 February 2022).

V 1.0 25/06/2019 Initial version released for approval by GCC Steering Committee.

This version contains details and instructions on the information to be provided, consequent to latest developments world-wide (e.g., CORSIA EUC).

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