Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products

Version:

1.1

Status:

Final Standard

Revision Status:

Not Under Revision

Description:

This standard provides a methodology to calculate the carbon intensity and/or reduction of a chemical or co-product. Separate modules describe the requirements for applying the following decarbonization levers: 

  • Renewable Electricity (published, Module A)
  • Biofeedstock and Recycled Content (published, Module B)
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (published, Module C)
  • Renewable Energy (published, Module D)
  • Asset Efficiency Improvement (published, Module E)

Documents

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SCS-115 Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products Standard V1.1

SCS-115 Module A Renewable Electricity V1.1

SCS-115 Module B Bio feedstock and Recycled Content V1.1

SCS-115 Module C CCUS V1.1

SCS-115 Module D Renewable Energy V1.0

SCS-115 Module E Asset Efficiency Improvement V1.0

SCS-115 Auditor and Operator Guidance V2.0

SCS-115 Certification Body Requirements V1.2

SCS-115 Interpretation Log (July 2025)

SCS-115 Modules Decision Graphic