Verification basis: Self generation of fossil-free energy
This disclosure type refers to organisations who directly own fossil-free energy projects (on-site or off-site) from which they directly consume energy.
What disclosures are required for verification?
To make a verification claim based on self generation, providers must share:
- Information specific to the energy generation (technology type, capacity, location, operational date) and other details outlined in the 24-7 CFE technical criteria.
- Data showing the time, date, and quantity of energy generation.
If available, providers can also share any relevant information about CO2e emissions associated with the generation.
What is a credible claim for the purposes of verification?
Any claims made must be credible, in that they are unique and exclusive to the organisation making those claims. They must also be timely and deliverable – (e.g. a renewable energy certificate from 2016 cannot be used to make claims for the 2025 calendar year; nor can a renewable energy certificate from Norway be used to make a claim for operations in the region of Singapore).
For a detailed explanation of what constitutes a Credible Claim, please refer to the Climate Group’s 24-7 CFC Technical Criteria Appendix A.
Third-party limited assurance
For providers unable to share disclosures in the aforementioned categories, we also accept third-party limited assurance report covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions for that organisation. This means that an independent auditor has obtained sufficient and appropriate disclosures that the organisation has used one/more of the mechanisms listed above to support claims of using 100% fossil-free energy from their hosting infrastructure.
To make a verification claim based on limited assurance, the limited assurance must specify:
- The region/s it is applicable to
- The GHG Scope/s (Scope 1 or 2) which is being assessed
- The basis under which the limited assurance has been reached. Namely, use of:
Providers must also share the related sustainability report and/or other documents for which that limited assurance has been provided.