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CCSA welcomes low carbon priorities in King’s Speech

Posted on: July 17th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

17 July 2024, London – The Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) welcomes important legislation in the King’s Speech that enables progress on deploying carbon capture and storage projects across the UK; helping to support a low carbon economy and fostering economic growth.

The introduction of Bills to establish GB Energy, set up the National Wealth Fund (which has already committed £1bn to accelerate the deployment of carbon capture projects), future-proof The Crown Estate, and enact reforms to planning and skills, are all important to the development of the UK Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industry.

The development of GB Energy, one of the Labour Party’s flagship election promises, is key in supporting the development of low-carbon energy technologies, including CCUS and low carbon hydrogen.

Reforms to The Crown Estate and planning system, the creation of a new skills body – ‘Skills England’ – and the announcement of funding support for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry, will ensure we have the right planning framework in place for a successful CCUS industry. This will provide investors with confidence that the UK is a safe place to invest and do business.

Since being elected, important policy decisions from the new Government have bolstered investor confidence in the UK’s low-carbon energy infrastructure. With the legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary session clearly focused on energy security and growth, the Government has an exciting opportunity to decarbonise British industry through delivering low-carbon infrastructure projects, including CCUS and hydrogen production.

The CCUS industry is on the cusp of deploying these projects at scale across industrial heartlands, and accelerating the Programme could secure almost £30bn in private sector investment by 2030, deliver 70,000 new jobs and protect 77,000 more in existing carbon-intensive industries.

Key legislation:

The CCSA is urging the Government to maintain momentum on the CCUS Cluster Sequencing Programme to ensure the UK remains a global leader in this vital technology.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the CCSA said:

“The King’s Speech is a key indicator of the Government’s priorities, and we are pleased to see low carbon energy and the net zero economy at the heart of its legislative agenda.

“This is an ambitious program of legislation, and we look forward to working with the Government and MPs from across Parliament to ensure that these important bills are brought into law and support the UK’s journey to a clean, fit-for-the-future energy system that creates jobs and grows our economy.”

“With the Prime Minister stating that he wants to take the brakes off Britain, we need to see this ambition applied to CCUS projects, where there is up to £30bn of private investment waiting to be deployed across the UK’s industrial regions. The Government has a window of opportunity to secure Final Investment Decisions on Track-1 CCUS clusters in the North-West and North-East of England by September – infrastructure that will deliver industrial decarbonisation, clean hydrogen and flexible low carbon power.  We have a very exciting opportunity here in the UK to deliver the world’s first large scale integrated CCUS clusters. With investors watching closely, it is vital that these projects are given the go-ahead immediately”

“The industry also needs clarity on project selection for the expansion of the first two clusters and the development of Track-2 clusters in Scotland and South Humber. This will enable employers that need CCUS operational by 2030 to continue with their planned investments, securing jobs and economic growth where it is most needed.”

 

Notes to Editors

CCUS, or Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, is a key low carbon solution – vital to meeting the UK’s statutory Net Zero target at least cost. CCUS enables the production of clean power, clean products (such as steel and cement) and clean hydrogen – which can then be used to decarbonise heating and transport. In addition, CCUS also enables greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere through Direct Air Capture with Storage (DACS) or Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS).

The CCSA is the trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, with offices in the UK and Belgium. We work with members, governments and other organisations to ensure CCUS is developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to meet net zero goals and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations.

The CCSA currently has over 100 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture and removals, CO2 transportation by pipeline and ship, utilisation, geological storage, and other permanent storage solutions, end-users such as power, industry, waste, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors.

For media enquiries please contact Joe Butler-Trewin on 07908 141 067/ joe.butler-trewin@ccsassociation.org

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CCSA welcomes the creation of ‘Mission Control’ for clean power

Posted on: July 10th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

[London, 10 July 2024] – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has welcomed the appointment of Chris Stark to head the Government’s new ‘Mission Control’ team, tasked with delivering clean power by 2030 by “breaking down barriers and accelerating progress on energy projects”.

The Mission Control for Clean Power will focus on four key strands of activity:
• Setting and tracking the overall approach to delivering 2030 across the energy system
• Real-time monitoring of progress on UK infrastructure projects critical to 2030
• Acting as an innovation centre by encouraging discussion among experts
• Serving as a convener for the Mission Control approach across government and with industry

The body will be led by Chris Stark, the former Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee (CCC). Stark will bring together a team of industry experts and government officials as part of ‘Mission Control’ to troubleshoot, negotiate and clear the way for energy projects with “laser focus.”

Mission Control is set to will work with energy companies, the regulator (Ofgem), National Grid and the Energy System Operator to identify and remove obstacles in the delivery of the clean energy mission.

To make the UK a clean energy superpower, carbon capture and storage has a key role to play. The rollout of power carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is important for the development of the future energy system. It provides low carbon power generation, enabling more renewables on the system, enhancing energy security.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the CCSA, said:

“This decision demonstrates that the Government understands the urgency needed to deliver net zero at pace.”

“Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an essential component of any pathway to net zero power by 2030. We want to see the laser-focus of the mission control applied to the delivery of CCUS Clusters, which are essential to reduce our power and industrial emissions, support jobs and grow our economy.

“Chris Stark is the right person for the job and has a wealth of experience on climate and energy, and understands the urgency required from his time at the CCC – we very much look forward to working closely with him to accelerate the pace on CCUS.

Olivia Powis, UK Director of the CCSA, said:

“The energy sector is at the heart of the UK’s transition to net zero emissions, and we welcome this strong signal from the Government that it is taking the responsibility of delivering projects seriously.

“We look forward to working with Chris and his team as we make progress in deploying CCUS projects. One of the first priorities for Mission Control should be supporting the signing of Final Investment Decisions for Track-1 CCUS clusters in the North West and North East, which will deliver 860MW of flexible low carbon power and over 850MW of low carbon hydrogen production by 2030”.

Notes to Editors

CCUS, or Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, is a key low carbon solution – vital to meeting the UK’s statutory Net Zero target at least cost. CCUS enables the production of clean power, clean products (such as steel and cement) and clean hydrogen – which can then be used to decarbonise heating and transport. In addition, CCUS also enables greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere through Direct Air Capture with Storage (DACS) or Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS).
   
The CCSA is the trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, with offices in the UK and Belgium. We work with members, governments and other organisations to ensure CCUS is developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to meet net zero goals and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations. 
  
The CCSA currently has over 100 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture and removals, CO2 transportation by pipeline and ship, utilisation, geological storage, and other permanent storage solutions, end-users such as power, industry, waste, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors. 
   
For media enquiries please contact Joe Butler-Trewin on 07908 141 067/ joe.butler-trewin@ccsassociation.org
 
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Clarksons/CCSA Report: Updated Costs for CO₂ Ship Transport

Posted on: July 9th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

Today Clarksons, supported by the Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA), publish a report on “Updated Costs for CO2 Ship Transport”. This study was scoped and led by Clarksons, with peer review provided through the CCSA’s Non-Pipeline Transport working group.

The primary purpose of the report is to provide guidance on the likely cost of transportation of liquefied CO2 by ship, given current price conditions (at time of publishing), and to build on CCSA’s previous publication ‘Achieving a European market for CO2 transport by ship’ on the crucial role of shipping for CCUS in Europe. The report provides a useful benchmark on the expected costs of multiple aspects of the shipping value chain and supports an increase of knowledge throughout the CCUS sector with its publication.

With shipping transportation an essential component of the future CO2 transport system and an integral enabler for the deployment of many dispersed and cross-border CCS projects, it is essential to explore the potential cost and opportunities of this developing market.

The report focuses on a number of example trade routes within Northwest Europe, selected only to give a broad comparison of different possible costings, and should not be considered as any indication of market development. Ship transport is expected to benefit a large number of clusters and projects beyond those routes described in the report.

Whilst no study can replicate the results which might be obtained in an established market where the infrastructure is in place, cost factors are known, and firm shipping requirements can be placed into the market; the results of this study give a theoretical but near realistic estimate. The report provides helpful insights into the different parameters which can affect the cost of CO2 transportation by ship and demonstrates that shipping CO2 is a viable option for multiple clusters and routes across Europe, including but not limited to those included in the study.

Read the full report here.
Visit the Clarksons website here.
Clarksons can be contacted at CO2@clarksons.com

CCSA welcomes new Labour Government and commits to delivering CCUS Clusters

Posted on: July 5th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

[London, 5th July 2024] – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) congratulates Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Party on their election victory.
The CCSA, the leading trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, looks forward to working with the new Government to build the UK’s first Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) clusters.

Labour’s support for Carbon Capture and Storage in their General Election manifesto and the additional £1bn under their National Wealth Fund to accelerate carbon capture presents a real opportunity to decarbonise British industry and deliver low carbon infrastructure projects.

With the CCUS industry on the cusp of deploying projects at scale across the UK’s industrial heartlands, accelerating the deployment of these projects could secure almost £30bn in private sector investment by 2030, deliver 70,000 new jobs and protect 77,000 more in existing carbon-intensive industries.

But it is vitally important that momentum is maintained on the CCUS Cluster Sequencing Programme to ensure the UK remains a global leader in this vital technology.

With key decisions needed to be taken immediately in the coming weeks to deliver the first two CCUS clusters, the industry is eager to work with the new Government to secure global leadership in CCUS technology.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association said:

“The CCSA looks forward to working with Keir Starmer’s government to put the UK at the forefront of the green Industrial Revolution. We have the opportunity to manufacture low carbon cement and glass here in the UK, rather than import it from elsewhere. Carbon Capture and Storage clusters in the UK have the potential to attract around £30bn of private capital to industrial regions by 2030, boosting local economies whilst our industry decarbonises. The first step is final investment decisions on the first two clusters in the north of England – the negotiations have almost concluded and now Ministerial sign off is required – providing the perfect opportunity to follow through on manifesto commitments on industrial decarbonisation and clean power within the first few weeks of this government.”

Notes to Editors

CCUS, or Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, is a key low carbon solution – vital to meeting the UK’s statutory Net Zero target at least cost. CCUS enables the production of clean power, clean products (such as steel and cement) and clean hydrogen – which can then be used to decarbonise heating and transport. In addition, CCUS also enables greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere through Direct Air Capture with Storage (DACS) or Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS). 
  
The CCSA is the trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, with offices in the UK and Belgium. We work with members, governments and other organisations to ensure CCUS is developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to meet net zero goals and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations. 
  
The CCSA currently has over 100 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture and removals, CO2 transportation by pipeline and ship, utilisation, geological storage, and other permanent storage solutions, end-users such as power, industry, waste, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors. 
   
For media enquiries please contact Joe Butler-Trewin on 07908 141 067/ joe.butler-trewin@ccsassociation.org
 
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CCSA Markets and Mandates draft report

Posted on: June 21st, 2024 by ccsaEditor

We have received a draft of the final report of our project with Carbon Balance, Markets and Mandates. The report sets out the findings of the workshops and desktop research on market and mandate approaches to driving CCS deployment, with a focus on carbon storage / carbon takeback obligations. It does not recommend any particular policy approach, but sets out issues, considerations and parameters that would need to be taken into account when considering polices to move the UK towards a self-sustaining CCS market.

You can access the draft here: M&M to share with members 21-06-24

If you have any comments on the report, please send them to Rebecca Bell (rebecca.bell@ccsassociation.org) by the end of Friday 28 June.

We will also hold a session for members to discuss the report from 10-11 on Friday 28th June: if you would like to attend please contact Rebecca for an invite.

CCSA co-signs a letter of support to an Important Project of Common European Interest mechanism to accelerate CCUS infrastructure in Europe.

Posted on: June 17th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

Today, the CCSA has co-signed a letter supporting, with 29 other organisations, an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) in the area of industrial carbon management and, in particular, on CO2 capture, removal, utilisation, transport and storage. 

The co-signatories, including companies across the value chain and environmental NGOs, call on Member States’ representatives of the Joint Forum for IPCEI (JEF-IPCEI) to prioritise ICM in the upcoming technical meeting and to increase the JEF-IPCEI effectiveness to allow for the rapid decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors. 

Full letter available here.  

CCSA welcomes the Labour Party’s support for CCUS in their manifesto

Posted on: June 13th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

[London, 13 June 2024] – On Thursday, the Labour Party launched their manifesto in Manchester, committing to a confirmed additional £1 billion to accelerate the deployment of Carbon Capture.

In addition, the manifesto sets out a further £8.3bn a year for Great British Energy to co-invest in capital-intensive projects in leading technologies to deliver clean power.

The Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) welcomes the Labour Party’s commitment to capture and storage technology. CCUS is set to play a key role in reducing our emissions and must be deployed at scale through the CCUS Cluster Sequencing Programme, where companies are investing significantly in four clusters to be operational by 2030.

With key milestones within the Programme scheduled for immediately after the election, the CCUS industry is looking for further signals from Labour that it will be ready to do what is required to ensure the UK achieves global leadership in CCUS technology. This can safeguard 77,000 jobs in British industry and create 70,000 new, highly skilled jobs across the country.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association said:

“The CCSA welcomes the Labour Party’s support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in their General Election manifesto and the additional £1bn under their National Wealth Fund to accelerate carbon capture.

“Many of our members have invested heavily in the first four clusters under the UK’s CCUS Cluster Sequencing Programme that must be operational by 2030 to capture and store 20-30Mt of CO2 in line with the CCC’s advice.

We therefore emphasise the need for continuity in the delivery of the Programme, where financial decisions are needed on Track-1 before the end of this summer, as well as rapid progress on selecting Track-2 and Track-1 expansion projects required as soon as possible following the election.”

 

 

Notes to Editors
CCUS, or Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, is a key low carbon solution – vital to meeting the UK’s statutory Net Zero target at least cost. CCUS enables the production of clean power, clean products (such as steel and cement) and clean hydrogen – which can then be used to decarbonise heating and transport. In addition, CCUS also enables greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere through Direct Air Capture with Storage (DACS) or Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS).

The CCSA is the trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, with offices in the UK and Belgium. We work with members, governments and other organisations to ensure CCUS is developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to meet net zero goals and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations.

The CCSA currently has over 100 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture and removals, CO2 transportation by pipeline and ship, utilisation, geological storage, and other permanent storage solutions, end-users such as power, industry, waste, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors.

For media enquiries please contact Joe Butler-Trewin on 07908 141 067/ joe.butler-trewin@ccsassocaition.org.

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CCSA welcomes Conservative support for Carbon Capture & Storage

Posted on: June 13th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

[London, 11 June 2024]— On Tuesday the Conservative Party launched their manifesto at Silverstone setting out continued commitment to Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).

This builds on a significant amount of work undertaken by the industry and the Government to progress CCUS technology and the Cluster Sequencing Programme.

It is vitally important to recognise that the UK has an opportunity to develop the world’s first large-scale integrated CCUS clusters, which will provide British industry with the means to decarbonise their operations.

The Conservative Party’s continued commitment to progressing CCUS has provided much needed reassurance to the industry who are working to deliver on the target to store 50 million tonnes of CO2 a year by 2035.

However, with key financial decisions in Track-1 needed before the end of the summer and rapid progress on Track-2 projects, the UK needs to maintain momentum in this policy area if the country is to be a global leader in CCUS technology.

Olivia, UK Director of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association said:

“The CCSA has worked with industry to progress CCUS technology and deploy CCUS at scale through the Cluster Sequencing Programme and meet the UK’s target of capturing and storing 20-30Mt of CO2 by 2030, rising to 50-60Mt by 2035.

We welcome the Conservative Party’s manifesto commitment to support and deploy carbon capture, implement import carbon pricing, and back workforce transition initiatives. The CCSA continues to advocate for the deployment of four clusters by 2030, with key financial decisions on Track-1 needed before the end of the summer and urgent progress on deploying Track-2 and Track-1 Expansion.

CCUS offers substantial environmental and economic benefits, in addition to preserving jobs and creating new opportunities across the UK’s industrial heartlands. Maintaining momentum in CCUS deployment is imperative to ensure that we decarbonise British industry and retain our position as a world leader in this important industry.”

Notes to Editors
CCUS, or Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, is a key low carbon solution – vital to meeting the UK’s statutory Net Zero target at least cost. CCUS enables the production of clean power, clean products (such as steel and cement) and clean hydrogen – which can then be used to decarbonise heating and transport. In addition, CCUS also enables greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere through Direct Air Capture with Storage (DACS) or Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS).

The CCSA is the trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, with offices in the UK and Belgium. We work with members, governments and other organisations to ensure CCUS is developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to meet net zero goals and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations.

The CCSA currently has over 100 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture and removals, CO2 transportation by pipeline and ship, utilisation, geological storage, and other permanent storage solutions, end-users such as power, industry, waste, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors.

For media enquiries please contact Joe Butler-Trewin on 07908 141 067/ joe.butler-trewin@ccsassocaition.org.

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CCSA welcomes Liberal Democrats CCUS manifesto commitments

Posted on: June 13th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

[London, 11 June 2024]— On Monday the Liberal Democrats pledged support for Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) in their 2024 General Election Manifesto.

As the leading trade association for accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS across the UK, the CCSA welcomed the Liberal Democrats ambition to support carbon capture and storage, and new low-carbon processes for cement and steel production.

CCUS offers British industry the ability to reduce emissions, as well as protect jobs and create new, high-skilled opportunities across industrial heartlands.

The industry is at a pivotal stage and it is important that the cluster sequencing programme be fully supported and rolled out at scale and speed. This will ensure that the UK does not lose the first mover advantage in establishing a world leading CCUS industry.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association said:

“The CCSA is pleased to see that the Liberal Democrats have set out in their 2024 General Election manifesto commitments to reduce emissions from industrial processes by supporting carbon capture and storage, and implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for high-emissions products.

To meet the UK’s target of 20-30 MT of CO2 captured and stored by 2030, rising to 50-60Mt by 2035, we need to deploy CCUS at scale and the UK has a unique opportunity to lead the world in this technology.

Through the development and deployment of CCUS, we can preserve 77,000 jobs in industries like cement and glass, and create 70,000 new, high-quality jobs in industrial heartlands.

CCUS has a vital part to play in the UK’s net zero transition plans, helping to deliver a sustainable and prosperous future for British industry.”.

Notes to Editors
CCUS, or Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, is a key low carbon solution – vital to meeting the UK’s statutory Net Zero target at least cost. CCUS enables the production of clean power, clean products (such as steel and cement) and clean hydrogen – which can then be used to decarbonise heating and transport. In addition, CCUS also enables greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere through Direct Air Capture with Storage (DACS) or Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS).

The CCSA is the trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, with offices in the UK and Belgium. We work with members, governments and other organisations to ensure CCUS is developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to meet net zero goals and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations.

The CCSA currently has over 100 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture and removals, CO2 transportation by pipeline and ship, utilisation, geological storage, and other permanent storage solutions, end-users such as power, industry, waste, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors.

For media enquiries please contact Joe Butler-Trewin on 07908 141 067/ joe.butler-trewin@ccsassocaition.org.

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CCSA co-signs industry joint recommendations for Low-Carbon Fuels Certification in the EU

Posted on: June 13th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

The CCSA has signed a joint statement on the Low-Carbon Fuels Certification Delegated Act. The co-signatories of this letter welcome the intention of the European Commission to define the necessary elements for the certification of low-carbon fuels to support a clear regulatory framework, a prerequisite for their needed ramp-up.

The co-signatories:

  • Support the intention to deliver this Delegated Act efficiently and swiftly in order to establish a clear regulatory framework to support the ramp-up of low-carbon fuels, while making sure that accelerated drafting process does includes all production pathways.
  • Welcome the intention to apply equivalent requirements for domestic and imported low-carbon fuels to ensure a necessary level playing field.
  • Consider that the 70% GHG emissions threshold should be the sole benchmark for the low-carbon status. The co-signatories consider necessary to include in the Delegated Act the possibility to recognise and provide adequate proof of better performance of individual projects, at each step of the production process, compared to the default GHG emission values to be set in the Delegated Act. This will foster innovation and encourage overall emissions reduction. In that framework, any default values should be subject to review by the European Commission.
  • Guarantee that this certification process and demonstration of better performance should be simple and credible in providing certainty about the GHG credentials of the low-carbon fuels. It must help to standardise a market product that is credible, traceable, tradeable, easy to communicate and practicable.
  • Underline the need to ensure consistency with the requirements of the Methane Emissions Regulation and to leverage the improving data availability and granularity of its implementation.
  • Stress the importance of considering the technical maturity and availability of hydrogen leakage detection technologies, a prerequisite before their integration to the GHG emissions calculation of low-carbon fuels and RFNBO.
  • Welcome the intention to create a link with the RED Union Database and encourage the European Commission to ensure that the provisions defined for renewable gases are also applicable to low-carbon gases, specifically those related to the mass balancing of gaseous fuels as per the Renewable Energy Directive2 and its Implementing Act on rules to verify the sustainability and GHG emissions savings.

Read the joint statement here.