Insights

At ESTAINIUM, four different working groups are working on the realization of the project to make the world a better place.

Technology and Infastructure

The first working group is selecting and developing the basic technical infrastructure which is needed for the exchange of product related footprints.

  • Identify requirements for technologies and infrastructures, such as verifiability of PCF data sharing and emission reporting program adherence
  • Develop and publish architecture, building blocks and joint standards for exchanging PCF/ ESG data​
  • Select a base infrastructure and develop necessary extensions when using the infrastructure for PCF/ ESG sharing
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Standards and Norms Compatibility

The second working group is focused on simplifying the navigation in the increasingly complex landscape of PCF standards, norms, and sector or product specific guidance.

  • PCF specific requirements for verifiable exchange mechanism of ESTAINIUM
  • One PCF data model for verifiable data structure of the ESTAINIUM infrastructure which is interoperable with all member networks
  • Standards and sharing network compatibility services based on guidance material & conversion logics for member applications
  • Gap filling alignments, - work item proposal which is case studies driven
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Carbon Capture,
Use, Storage & Compensation

The third working group is developing guidelines to integrate high quality carbon removal projects in accounting mechanisms and product lifecycle management.

  • Offset specific requirements for quality and transparency in carbon market compensation options
  • Access to the development of the rulebook a decision-making process that provide design, usability,  and visualization of the final sustainability tool​
  • Selection and comparability between relevant sink technologies or NETs
  • Interconnection activity with WG4 Regulation focused on Circular economy and mandatory reporting​
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Regulation

The fourth working group “Regulation” is focused on giving guidance in the complex landscape of carbon regulation. This comprises the international, the regional, the national and if applicable also the local scale.

  • Giving Guidance on the complex emerging regulation on PCF/CCUsS & C
  • Identify and discuss most important practical impacts for ESTAINIUM member companies
  • Discuss pain points within ESTAINIUM and address opinions and recommendations to associations​
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