As we transition to a greener energy future, it is crucial to have robust certification schemes in place to ensure that hydrogen production meets the criteria for being classified as renewable. 

The European Union’s regulations are currently the most stringent worldwide. To be recognised as renewable, hydrogen must be produced using renewable energy and comply with sustainability requirements such as additionality of renewable energy sources as well as temporal and geographical correlation criteria. 

There are two main types of certificates: Guarantees of Origin (GoO), which certify that the energy used is renewable, and proof of sustainability, which ensure compliance with the environmental and sustainability standards set out in the RED II Directive (currently under review). 

The risk of double counting arises when the same production or installation is certified by both systems, but GoOs and proof of sustainability are traded separately. 

Launched in 2024, the Union Database (UDB) is designed to address the issue of double counting by providing a centralised platform that tracks and verifies renewable gases, including both Guarantees of Origin and proof of sustainability. 

In our exclusive webinar, a panel of experts will walk you through the key elements of the various certification schemes and demonstrate how to leverage the opportunities provided by the UDB to avoid double counting. Join us and equip yourself with the insights you need: 

• Registration and certification of activities: Understand the requirements and procedures for properly registering and certifying your activities in line with regulatory compliance 

•  Progress and future integration with the UDB: Discover future plans for integrating other traceability and certification systems and how these developments will enhance the efficiency and cohesion of the European hydrogen market 

• Strategies to avoid double counting: Learn best practices and operational measures to ensure your certificates aren’t double counted, thus boosting transparency and credibility in the market 

• Import and export of Guarantees of Origin: Understand how GoOs function, needed requirements for international exchange, and how to ensure cross-border traceability 

Speakers:

• Tim Hamers, Secretary General, ERGaR
• Ina Jung, Project Manager, ISCC
• Cristina Galán, Content & Event Manager, ATA Insights