A framework for evaluating measurable and verifiable greenhouse gas mitigation resulting from technology change and innovation.
The Quality Technology Change Standard™ provides a structured framework for evaluating greenhouse gas mitigation resulting from the implementation of new, improved, replacement or disruptive technologies.
QTCS™ focuses on projects where technological innovation replaces or improves an existing process, system or technology.
Climate benefits must be supported by measurable and scientifically justified greenhouse gas assessment.
Transparency, documentation, independent assessment and the prevention of double counting are central principles of the framework.
QTCS™ is designed for a broad range of technology-driven climate mitigation activities.
Innovation alone is not sufficient. The relevant question is whether a technology change produces a real, measurable and verifiable greenhouse gas benefit compared with an appropriate reference scenario.
QTCS™ applies a structured approach to the assessment of technology-driven greenhouse gas mitigation.
Climate benefits must be supported by relevant data and scientifically justified assessment.
Project documentation and results must be suitable for professional and independent review.
Relevant project information and assessment documentation should remain traceable throughout the process.
Uncertainty must not result in the overestimation of greenhouse gas mitigation.
Climate benefits must be assessed in relation to an appropriate project context and reference scenario.
The same greenhouse gas mitigation outcome must not be claimed or used multiple times.
QTCS™ provides a structured assessment framework connecting technological innovation with measurable greenhouse gas mitigation.
Technology change is defined and documented.
Relevant processes, boundaries and data are evaluated.
Greenhouse gas mitigation is determined using the applicable QTCS™ framework.
Project results may be subject to independent professional review.
Verified eligible climate results may become the basis for carbon credit issuance.
QTCS™ provides the framework within which eligible and verified technology-driven greenhouse gas mitigation may form the basis for Quality Technology Change Credits™.
A Quality Technology Change Credit™ represents one metric tonne of verified greenhouse gas mitigation expressed in carbon dioxide equivalent.
QTCC™ credits are intended to reflect real, measurable and verifiable climate results generated through eligible technology change projects.
The public website provides an introduction to the purpose and general principles of the Quality Technology Change Standard™. The complete controlled documentation contains the detailed professional requirements, application framework and implementation conditions.
The complete documentation is intended for organizations and professionals seeking to apply QTCS™ in project development, assessment, verification, carbon credit generation or other professional activities.
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