{ "schema": "report-v2", "project": { "project_id": "VCS4150", "project_name": "DelAgua Clean Cooking Grouped Project in Rwanda", "registry_url": "https://registry.verra.org/app/projectDetail/VCS/4150", "methodology": "VM0050", "methodology_version": "1.0" }, "document": { "file_name": "VCS 4150 ReQ PD v6.0 11082025_clean.pdf", "sha256": "a3c00f5d70a687a7f103c79cc4850a2fb6f928c5c79ab725c1fbe3592ff22e0e", "pages": 321, "extra_files": [ { "file_name": "JPDMR_4150_v6_clean.pdf", "sha256": "df675b7cd2b2de67a4198855f147220a1cac4dbf971e186deb08f407a2d0b441" }, { "file_name": "VCS.VAL.23.33_DelAgua_FVR_15122023_Clean.pdf", "sha256": "8dfeb05d686ed4e7410f860bed95f6d1756d278f432548e30505e8e0ac2cb24a" }, { "file_name": "VCS MR 4150 01Mar2023-29Feb2024 _04102024_clean.pdf", "sha256": "eb071fbd9aa0b4aa3784109cce6bac22c351b1b02c36ed0f3035ece3dbd731af" } ] }, "methodology_status": { "code": "VM0050", "version": "1.0", "status": "approved_with_conditions", "summary": "ICVCM approved VM0050 v1.0 in March 2025. CCP labels need extra conditions: fNRB from CDM Tool 33 (for reductions up to 2025) or the MoFuSS model, fuel use measured by kitchen performance or controlled cooking tests (or defaults with cross-checks), and set charcoal factors. Calyx Global found none of 203 rated cookstove and biodigester projects met all of them.", "sources": [ "https://icvcm.org/integrity-council-approves-three-cookstove-methodologies/", "https://verra.org/a-new-era-for-high-integrity-cookstove-credits-as-verras-methodology-is-approved-by-icvcm/", "https://calyxglobal.com/research-hub/research/how-the-ICVCM-CCP-labels-are-raising-the-quality-of-cookstoves-and-household-biodigester-projects/" ], "table_version": "2026-10-15" }, "method": { "report_schema": "report-v2", "question_set_version": "qs-v2-checklist", "prompt_version": "checklist-v1", "evidence_rule": "yes-cites-excerpt-paragraph-v2", "excerpt_rule": "select_paragraphs(budget_chars=30000, overview_chars=0) on the project description + select_paragraphs(budget_chars=15000, overview_chars=0) on the other documents", "injection_screen": "injection-screen-v1", "review_rule": "person-decides-flagged-checks-v1", "llm_model": "deepseek/deepseek-v4.1-flash", "second_opinion_model": "typesafe/jev-1.13", "methodology_table_version": "2026-10-15", "pdf_extractor": "pymupdf 1.28.2" }, "method_hash": "0x05f2d815a67e7bfa5eba473409b663801b86b6fe07d2b1da7ae10c8d96d862e5", "principles": [ { "principle": "additionality", "status": "partial_evidence", "score": 25, "rationale": "Evidence found for 1 of 4 checks (A3); not found in the excerpt: A1, A2, A4.", "checks": [ { "id": "A1", "question": "Does the text report a quantified financial analysis: at least one numeric financial indicator (such as IRR or NPV) together with a benchmark or threshold value it is compared against?", "answer": "no", "evidence": [], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.02, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "A2", "question": "Does the text discuss common practice, i.e. whether similar activities are already widespread in the region or sector?", "answer": "no", "evidence": [], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.49, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "A3", "question": "Does the text state that the project activity is not required by any law or regulation (regulatory surplus)?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p3-02", "page": 3, "text": "1 PROJECT DETAILS \n1.1 \nSummary Description of the Project \n \nSummary description of the technologies/measures to be implemented by the project: \n \n‘DelAgua clean cooking grouped project in Rwanda’ is a voluntary Grouped Project (GP) \naimed at distributing fuel efficient improved cookstoves (ICS) to households in Rwanda. The \nProject Participant (PP) of the GP for all the communication, management, and ownership \nrights of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction Units (ERU) is DelAgua Health \nRwanda (Voluntary) Limited (DelAgua) and the ICS under this GP will be distributed by \nDelAgua. The distribution of ICS is not mandated by Rwandan law and the Grouped Project \nis a voluntary initiative being run by the PP DelAgua. The program is not being implemented \nas a result of any government legislation or intervention. Throughout this Project Description, \nthis grouped project may be interchangeably referred as “program\". The PP plan to distribute \n400,000 improved cookstove under the grouped project during first renewable crediting \nperiod. It is intended that under this GP two types of single pot portable stoves will be \ndistributed, which are SSM S32 X stove and Burn Kuniokoa G21. Each household will receive \n1 ICS. \n \nThe location of the project: \n \nUnder the GP, DelAgua will distribute the project technologies to individual households and \ncommunities within the host country Rwanda. The PAIs will occur in geographically defined \nregions within Rwanda. The details of the GP and PAI locations are provided in Section 1.13 \nof this document. All households will be in rural areas of the identified regions in section 1.13 \nof this document. \n \nImplementation Dates: \nFull details of implementation dates and numbers for each PAI under the GP are laid out in \nsection 1.12 of this document. \n \n An explanation of how the project is expected to generate GHG emission reductions or \nremovals: \n \nThe GP will follow the VCS Methodology from Sectoral Scope 3 - VM0050 “Energy Efficiency \nAnd Fuel-Switch Measures In Cookstoves”, version 1.0 for ER calculations. The \nimplementation (distribution of ICS units) and parameters set for ER calculations within the \nGP will be monitored on a periodic basis, based on the requirements provided within the \napplied methodology. \n \nThe cookstove project in Rwanda will reduce GHG emissions by replacing inefficient \ntraditional wood-fuel cookstoves with high-efficiency ICS units. By improving combustion \nefficiency and reducing firewood consumption, the project will reduce equivalent GHG \nemissions from incomplete combustion and help prevent deforestation. Additionally, the \nproject will improve indoor air quality, reduce fuel costs, and enhance community well-being, \ncontributing to both climate change mitigation and sustainable development. \n \nA brief description of the scenario existing prior to the implementation of the project:" } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.98, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "A4", "question": "Does the text state that carbon credit revenue was considered before or at the start of the project (prior consideration), for example with a date or a document?", "answer": "no", "evidence": [], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.17, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null } ], "quotes": [ { "text": "1 PROJECT DETAILS \n1.1 \nSummary Description of the Project \n \nSummary description of the technologies/measures to be implemented by the project: \n \n‘DelAgua clean cooking grouped project in Rwanda’ is a voluntary Grouped Project (GP) \naimed at distributing fuel efficient improved cookstoves (ICS) to households in Rwanda. The \nProject Participant (PP) of the GP for all the communication, management, and ownership \nrights of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction Units (ERU) is DelAgua Health \nRwanda (Voluntary) Limited (DelAgua) and the ICS under this GP will be distributed by \nDelAgua. The distribution of ICS is not mandated by Rwandan law and the Grouped Project \nis a voluntary initiative being run by the PP DelAgua. The program is not being implemented \nas a result of any government legislation or intervention. Throughout this Project Description, \nthis grouped project may be interchangeably referred as “program\". The PP plan to distribute \n400,000 improved cookstove under the grouped project during first renewable crediting \nperiod. It is intended that under this GP two types of single pot portable stoves will be \ndistributed, which are SSM S32 X stove and Burn Kuniokoa G21. Each household will receive \n1 ICS. \n \nThe location of the project: \n \nUnder the GP, DelAgua will distribute the project technologies to individual households and \ncommunities within the host country Rwanda. The PAIs will occur in geographically defined \nregions within Rwanda. The details of the GP and PAI locations are provided in Section 1.13 \nof this document. All households will be in rural areas of the identified regions in section 1.13 \nof this document. \n \nImplementation Dates: \nFull details of implementation dates and numbers for each PAI under the GP are laid out in \nsection 1.12 of this document. \n \n An explanation of how the project is expected to generate GHG emission reductions or \nremovals: \n \nThe GP will follow the VCS Methodology from Sectoral Scope 3 - VM0050 “Energy Efficiency \nAnd Fuel-Switch Measures In Cookstoves”, version 1.0 for ER calculations. The \nimplementation (distribution of ICS units) and parameters set for ER calculations within the \nGP will be monitored on a periodic basis, based on the requirements provided within the \napplied methodology. \n \nThe cookstove project in Rwanda will reduce GHG emissions by replacing inefficient \ntraditional wood-fuel cookstoves with high-efficiency ICS units. By improving combustion \nefficiency and reducing firewood consumption, the project will reduce equivalent GHG \nemissions from incomplete combustion and help prevent deforestation. Additionally, the \nproject will improve indoor air quality, reduce fuel costs, and enhance community well-being, \ncontributing to both climate change mitigation and sustainable development. \n \nA brief description of the scenario existing prior to the implementation of the project:", "page": 3, "paragraph_id": "p3-02", "verification": "cited_paragraph" } ], "dropped_findings": 0, "review_flags": [], "excerpt": { "paragraphs": [ "p2-03", "p3-02", "p3-03", "p7-07", "p7-08", "p7-09", "p7-10", "p8-12", "p8-13", "p8-14", "p10-03", "p10-04", "p10-05", "p10-06", "p10-08", "p10-09", "p10-11", "p10-12", "p10-13", "p10-14", "p10-15", "p10-16", "p10-17", "p11-03", "p11-05", "p12-05", "p12-06", "p12-07", "p22-02", "p22-03", "p43-17", "p43-18", "p47-02", "p47-03", "p48-02", "p49-02", "p49-03", "p50-02", "p50-03", "p52-02", "p52-03", "p52-04", "p52-05", "p52-06", "p53-02", "p53-03", "x1-p2-31", "x1-p3-01", "x1-p3-02", "x1-p9-06", "x1-p9-07", "x1-p9-13", "x1-p9-14", "x1-p9-15", "x1-p9-16", "x1-p10-02", "x1-p10-04", "x1-p10-05", "x1-p15-07", "x1-p15-09", "x1-p54-07", "x2-p25-22", "x2-p25-23", "x2-p26-01", "x2-p27-05", "x2-p27-06", "x2-p54-05", "x2-p54-06", "x2-p54-07", "x2-p90-02", "x2-p97-04", "x2-p97-05", "x3-p20-11", "x3-p20-12", "x3-p21-04", "x3-p21-05", "x3-p21-06", "x3-p21-07", "x3-p21-09", "x3-p21-10", "x3-p22-01", "x3-p24-09", "x3-p24-10", "x3-p24-11" ], "chars": 44983 } }, { "principle": "permanence", "status": "not_applicable", "score": null, "rationale": "Emission-avoidance activity without stored carbon at risk of reversal; permanence is not applicable (rule based on project category, not AI).", "checks": [], "quotes": [], "dropped_findings": 0, "review_flags": [], "rule": "no_reversal_risk" }, { "principle": "robust_quantification", "status": "partial_evidence", "score": 75, "rationale": "Evidence found for 3 of 4 checks (Q1, Q3, Q4); not found in the excerpt: Q2.", "checks": [ { "id": "Q1", "question": "Does the text show how baseline emissions are calculated, with an equation, parameter values or a numeric result?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p55-02", "page": 55, "text": "𝐸𝐶𝑝,𝑦 (tons/year) \n= BCp,j,k,y (tons/person/year) × Hhj,k × NCVp,j \n= 0.2739 × 4.31 × 0.0156 \n= 0.018TJ \nThe value of BCp,j,k,y is derived from the project KPT and Hhj,k (same as Hhi) is \nderived from the Baseline KPT in line with the applied methodology. \n𝐵𝐸𝑦 \n= min {ECi,y , ECest,y} × 𝑁𝑗,𝑘,𝑦 × 𝑛𝑗,𝑘,𝑦 × (𝐸𝐹𝑏,𝑖,𝐶𝑂2 × 𝑓𝑁𝑅𝐵,𝑦 + 𝐸𝐹𝑏,𝑖,𝑛𝑜𝑛𝐶𝑂2) \n= min {0.060, 0.063} × 100,000 × 0.9 × (112 × 0.6565 + 9.46) \n= 448,135 tCO2e \nWhere, Nj,k,y = 100,000 (Assumed, for calculation purpose only and full year \noperational) \nnj,k,y = 0.9 (assumed for ex-ante estimation only) \nEFCO2 = 112 tCO2e/TJ (Meth Default Value) \nEFnon-CO2 = 9.46 tCO2e/TJ (Meth Default Value) \nfNRB = fNRB (as per registered PD, refer appendix 2, tool 30 v 4.0) × (1-\nAdjustment factor of 26%) = 0.6565 \n \n4.2 Project Emissions \n \nAs per the section 8.2 of applied methodology, Project emissions are calculated as follows:" } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.97, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "Q2", "question": "Does the text address leakage (emissions shifted outside the project boundary), either by quantifying it or by justifying why it is zero?", "answer": "no", "evidence": [], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.39, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "Q3", "question": "Does the text address uncertainty or the use of conservative assumptions in the emission reduction estimate?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p62-04", "page": 62, "text": "Purpose of data \nCalculation of baseline and project emissions \nCalculation method \nThe value of 0.8872, registered in the Project Design Document \n(PD) under TOOL30 Version 4 for Rwanda, is adjusted to \naccount for uncertainty in accordance with VM0050. A 26% \nuncertainty discount is applied, resulting in the following \nadjusted value: \n0.8872 × (1−0.26) =0.6565 \nComments \nThis data has been fixed for entire crediting period. The applied \nfNRB value has been calculated by using the latest available data \nsources. As per the fNRB calculation done by PP, the value is \n91% however as a measure of conservativeness, PP used the \nfNRB value from another registered projects which was lesser \nthan 91%. Hence, the value has changed to 88.72% and finally \nto 0.6565 with uncertainty discount consideration." }, { "paragraph_id": "p61-07", "page": 61, "text": "Calculated as per the “TOOL30: Calculation of the fraction of \nnon-renewable biomass” and applying an uncertainty discount \nof 26% in accordance with applied methodology" }, { "paragraph_id": "x3-p30-02", "page": 30, "text": "Purpose of data \nCalculation of emission reductions \nCalculation method \nThis parameter is calculated by multiplying the proportion of \noperational stove identified during monitoring surveys with the total \nnumber of ICS distributed under the project activity. \nComments \nThis parameter only accounts for the number of project ICS that are \noperating in the monitoring period, and rest of the factors such as \ndiscount on non-usage of project ICS, usage of pre-project device, \nand drop-off are accounted separately, and hence are not reflected \nwith the values provided for this parameter. \nHere, the batch j is not segregated in a PAI. Every distribution \nunder a PAI may be considered as a separate batch. \n \nFor this monitoring period, PP has also utilized data from \neducational and training visits to calculate this parameter as it gives \nthe most conservative value. PP has provision of continuous \nrevisiting of households for educational and training purpose as per \nSection 6.3 of the Registered PD. However, out of 548,327 ICS \ndistributed to the households, a visit to 12,759 households who \nwere the beneficiaries of stoves in this monitoring period were not \nbeen completed. For more details see section 3.1. Therefore, as a \nconservative measure, PP has considered these 12,759 ICS as not \noperational and applied the operational fraction to the population \nof the respective PAIs, as shown in the table above. The results are \ngiven in the 'Calculation of Ny,i,j' tab of the ER sheet. The ER \nnumbers have been revised accordingly—refer to the 'ER \nCalculation' tab of the ER sheet." } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.98, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "Q4", "question": "Does the text describe a monitoring plan that names the parameters to be measured and how often or by what method?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p60-08", "page": 60, "text": "Data / Parameter \nnj,k,y \nData unit \nFraction \nDescription \nProportion of commissioned project devices of type j from batch \nk that are still being used regularly in year y \nEquations \n(1, (7), (8) \nSource of data \nMonitoring (Project Usage Surveys) \nDescription of \nmeasurement methods \nand procedures to be \napplied" }, { "paragraph_id": "p61-05", "page": 61, "text": "Option 1: (SUMs): continuous \nOption 2 (surveys): annually \nValue applied \n0.90 \nMonitoring equipment \nNot Applicable. \nQA/QC procedures to \nbe applied" }, { "paragraph_id": "p65-02", "page": 65, "text": "Description \nAverage quantity of fuel used by project device type j \nfrom batch k during year y \nEquations \n(4), (7) \nSource of data \nMonitoring (Project KPT campaign) \nDescription of \nmeasurement methods \nand procedures to be \napplied" }, { "paragraph_id": "p65-03", "page": 65, "text": "Option 1: Kitchen Performance Test (KPT) \nA measurement campaign following the Kitchen Performance \nTest protocol shall be designed, carried out, and analyzed in \ncompliance with the most recent version of the CDM Standard \nfor Sampling and Surveys for CDM Project Activities and \nProgrammes of Activities. The campaign must achieve \nconfidence and precision of at least 90/10 for the target \nparameter of average daily fuel consumption per adult \nequivalent. The result must be scaled appropriately using the \naverage household size to obtain the value of BCp,j,k,y. \n \nProject activities applying KPTs shall also measure the quantity \nof fuel used by pre-project devices that are still operational and \nprovide it in the calculation sheet and monitoring reports (this is \na reporting-only requirement). \n \nOption 2: Direct measurement \nApply continuous direct measurement using equipment \ncalibrated \nin \naccordance \nwith \nnational/international \nrequirements. A sample of project devices may be measured in \nsuch a way that confidence and precision of 90/10 is achieved \nfor the target parameter of total annual fuel use. The sampling \nmust comply with the most recent version of the CDM Standard \nfor Sampling and Surveys for CDM Project Activities and \nProgrammes of Activities. \nFrequency of \nmonitoring/recording" }, { "paragraph_id": "p65-04", "page": 65, "text": "Biennial or annual for Option 1 \nContinuous and aggregated annually for Options 2 \nValue applied \n1.19 \nMonitoring equipment \nN/A \nQA/QC procedures to \nbe applied" }, { "paragraph_id": "p66-03", "page": 66, "text": "The VCS Grouped Project in Rwanda follows VCS standard requirements applicable, along \nwith the methodological requirements on monitoring a grouped non-AFOLU large project \nactivity. The Monitoring Plan is elaborated in multiple sub-sections for the sake of clarity. \nPP shall maintain detailed records of the commissioning dates for all project devices, \ncategorized by type (j) and batch (k), in accordance with the applied methodology. Throughout \nthe crediting period, PP systematically monitors and records all relevant parameters as \noutlined in Section 9.2 of the methodology. Additionally, PP ensures full compliance with the \nrequirements specified in the General Guidelines for SSC CDM. \n \nThe following monitoring plan is designed in accordance with the applied methodology \nVM0050 v1.0: \n \nTeam Involved: The DelAgua team involved in the GHG operations management is the local \nstaff based in Rwanda along with the senior management. \nThe key responsibilities are shared by the team as follows:" } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.97, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null } ], "quotes": [ { "text": "𝐸𝐶𝑝,𝑦 (tons/year) \n= BCp,j,k,y (tons/person/year) × Hhj,k × NCVp,j \n= 0.2739 × 4.31 × 0.0156 \n= 0.018TJ \nThe value of BCp,j,k,y is derived from the project KPT and Hhj,k (same as Hhi) is \nderived from the Baseline KPT in line with the applied methodology. \n𝐵𝐸𝑦 \n= min {ECi,y , ECest,y} × 𝑁𝑗,𝑘,𝑦 × 𝑛𝑗,𝑘,𝑦 × (𝐸𝐹𝑏,𝑖,𝐶𝑂2 × 𝑓𝑁𝑅𝐵,𝑦 + 𝐸𝐹𝑏,𝑖,𝑛𝑜𝑛𝐶𝑂2) \n= min {0.060, 0.063} × 100,000 × 0.9 × (112 × 0.6565 + 9.46) \n= 448,135 tCO2e \nWhere, Nj,k,y = 100,000 (Assumed, for calculation purpose only and full year \noperational) \nnj,k,y = 0.9 (assumed for ex-ante estimation only) \nEFCO2 = 112 tCO2e/TJ (Meth Default Value) \nEFnon-CO2 = 9.46 tCO2e/TJ (Meth Default Value) \nfNRB = fNRB (as per registered PD, refer appendix 2, tool 30 v 4.0) × (1-\nAdjustment factor of 26%) = 0.6565 \n \n4.2 Project Emissions \n \nAs per the section 8.2 of applied methodology, Project emissions are calculated as follows:", "page": 55, "paragraph_id": "p55-02", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "Purpose of data \nCalculation of baseline and project emissions \nCalculation method \nThe value of 0.8872, registered in the Project Design Document \n(PD) under TOOL30 Version 4 for Rwanda, is adjusted to \naccount for uncertainty in accordance with VM0050. A 26% \nuncertainty discount is applied, resulting in the following \nadjusted value: \n0.8872 × (1−0.26) =0.6565 \nComments \nThis data has been fixed for entire crediting period. The applied \nfNRB value has been calculated by using the latest available data \nsources. As per the fNRB calculation done by PP, the value is \n91% however as a measure of conservativeness, PP used the \nfNRB value from another registered projects which was lesser \nthan 91%. Hence, the value has changed to 88.72% and finally \nto 0.6565 with uncertainty discount consideration.", "page": 62, "paragraph_id": "p62-04", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "Calculated as per the “TOOL30: Calculation of the fraction of \nnon-renewable biomass” and applying an uncertainty discount \nof 26% in accordance with applied methodology", "page": 61, "paragraph_id": "p61-07", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "Purpose of data \nCalculation of emission reductions \nCalculation method \nThis parameter is calculated by multiplying the proportion of \noperational stove identified during monitoring surveys with the total \nnumber of ICS distributed under the project activity. \nComments \nThis parameter only accounts for the number of project ICS that are \noperating in the monitoring period, and rest of the factors such as \ndiscount on non-usage of project ICS, usage of pre-project device, \nand drop-off are accounted separately, and hence are not reflected \nwith the values provided for this parameter. \nHere, the batch j is not segregated in a PAI. Every distribution \nunder a PAI may be considered as a separate batch. \n \nFor this monitoring period, PP has also utilized data from \neducational and training visits to calculate this parameter as it gives \nthe most conservative value. PP has provision of continuous \nrevisiting of households for educational and training purpose as per \nSection 6.3 of the Registered PD. However, out of 548,327 ICS \ndistributed to the households, a visit to 12,759 households who \nwere the beneficiaries of stoves in this monitoring period were not \nbeen completed. For more details see section 3.1. Therefore, as a \nconservative measure, PP has considered these 12,759 ICS as not \noperational and applied the operational fraction to the population \nof the respective PAIs, as shown in the table above. The results are \ngiven in the 'Calculation of Ny,i,j' tab of the ER sheet. The ER \nnumbers have been revised accordingly—refer to the 'ER \nCalculation' tab of the ER sheet.", "page": 30, "paragraph_id": "x3-p30-02", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "Data / Parameter \nnj,k,y \nData unit \nFraction \nDescription \nProportion of commissioned project devices of type j from batch \nk that are still being used regularly in year y \nEquations \n(1, (7), (8) \nSource of data \nMonitoring (Project Usage Surveys) \nDescription of \nmeasurement methods \nand procedures to be \napplied", "page": 60, "paragraph_id": "p60-08", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "Option 1: (SUMs): continuous \nOption 2 (surveys): annually \nValue applied \n0.90 \nMonitoring equipment \nNot Applicable. \nQA/QC procedures to \nbe applied", "page": 61, "paragraph_id": "p61-05", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "Description \nAverage quantity of fuel used by project device type j \nfrom batch k during year y \nEquations \n(4), (7) \nSource of data \nMonitoring (Project KPT campaign) \nDescription of \nmeasurement methods \nand procedures to be \napplied", "page": 65, "paragraph_id": "p65-02", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "Option 1: Kitchen Performance Test (KPT) \nA measurement campaign following the Kitchen Performance \nTest protocol shall be designed, carried out, and analyzed in \ncompliance with the most recent version of the CDM Standard \nfor Sampling and Surveys for CDM Project Activities and \nProgrammes of Activities. The campaign must achieve \nconfidence and precision of at least 90/10 for the target \nparameter of average daily fuel consumption per adult \nequivalent. The result must be scaled appropriately using the \naverage household size to obtain the value of BCp,j,k,y. \n \nProject activities applying KPTs shall also measure the quantity \nof fuel used by pre-project devices that are still operational and \nprovide it in the calculation sheet and monitoring reports (this is \na reporting-only requirement). \n \nOption 2: Direct measurement \nApply continuous direct measurement using equipment \ncalibrated \nin \naccordance \nwith \nnational/international \nrequirements. A sample of project devices may be measured in \nsuch a way that confidence and precision of 90/10 is achieved \nfor the target parameter of total annual fuel use. The sampling \nmust comply with the most recent version of the CDM Standard \nfor Sampling and Surveys for CDM Project Activities and \nProgrammes of Activities. \nFrequency of \nmonitoring/recording", "page": 65, "paragraph_id": "p65-03", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "Biennial or annual for Option 1 \nContinuous and aggregated annually for Options 2 \nValue applied \n1.19 \nMonitoring equipment \nN/A \nQA/QC procedures to \nbe applied", "page": 65, "paragraph_id": "p65-04", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "The VCS Grouped Project in Rwanda follows VCS standard requirements applicable, along \nwith the methodological requirements on monitoring a grouped non-AFOLU large project \nactivity. The Monitoring Plan is elaborated in multiple sub-sections for the sake of clarity. \nPP shall maintain detailed records of the commissioning dates for all project devices, \ncategorized by type (j) and batch (k), in accordance with the applied methodology. Throughout \nthe crediting period, PP systematically monitors and records all relevant parameters as \noutlined in Section 9.2 of the methodology. Additionally, PP ensures full compliance with the \nrequirements specified in the General Guidelines for SSC CDM. \n \nThe following monitoring plan is designed in accordance with the applied methodology \nVM0050 v1.0: \n \nTeam Involved: The DelAgua team involved in the GHG operations management is the local \nstaff based in Rwanda along with the senior management. \nThe key responsibilities are shared by the team as follows:", "page": 66, "paragraph_id": "p66-03", "verification": "cited_paragraph" } ], "dropped_findings": 0, "review_flags": [], "excerpt": { "paragraphs": [ "p2-03", "p3-03", "p15-06", "p15-07", "p24-06", "p24-07", "p24-08", "p24-10", "p24-14", "p24-15", "p24-16", "p25-12", "p25-13", "p25-14", "p55-02", "p55-03", "p55-04", "p55-05", "p55-10", "p55-11", "p57-11", "p57-12", "p57-13", "p58-02", "p58-05", "p58-06", "p58-07", "p60-06", "p60-07", "p60-08", "p61-03", "p61-04", "p61-05", "p61-06", "p61-07", "p62-04", "p62-05", "p63-02", "p63-03", "p64-07", "p64-08", "p64-09", "p65-02", "p65-03", "p65-04", "p65-05", "p66-03", "p66-04", "p67-02", "p67-03", "p67-04", "p68-02", "p68-03", "x1-p29-07", "x1-p29-08", "x1-p72-05", "x1-p77-02", "x1-p77-03", "x1-p77-04", "x2-p5-02", "x2-p5-03", "x2-p5-04", "x2-p69-03", "x2-p69-04", "x2-p78-04", "x2-p98-02", "x2-p98-03", "x2-p98-04", "x2-p99-03", "x2-p99-04", "x2-p99-05", "x3-p30-02", "x3-p30-03", "x3-p33-15", "x3-p36-02", "x3-p41-03", "x3-p41-04" ], "chars": 44937 } }, { "principle": "no_double_counting", "status": "partial_evidence", "score": 67, "rationale": "Evidence found for 2 of 3 checks (D1, D2); not found in the excerpt: D3.", "checks": [ { "id": "D1", "question": "Does the text state whether the project is registered, or issues credits, under another GHG program (e.g. CDM, Gold Standard)?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p22-03", "page": 22, "text": "☐ Yes \n \n \n ☒ No \n1.16.2 Registration in Other GHG Programs \nHas the project registered under any other GHG programs?" }, { "paragraph_id": "p22-04", "page": 22, "text": "☐ Yes \n \n \n ☒ No \n1.16.3 Projects Rejected by Other GHG Programs \nHas the project been rejected by any other GHG programs?" }, { "paragraph_id": "x2-p95-02", "page": 95, "text": "line with the Joint PD-MR template guidelines v4.2 which states to \"Indicate whether the project has \nbeen registered or is seeking registration under any other GHG programs. Where the project has been \nregistered under any other GHG program, provide the registration number and details.\" \n \nProgram Rule: \nJoint PD-MR template version 4.2 \nProject proponent response \nDate : 18/05/2023 \nThe ICS included under each PAI i.e., PAI-1, PAI-2, PAI-3 and PAI-4 under grouped project activity are \ndistributed by DelAgua, the ICS are uniquely identifiable and are not part of any other GHG programme. \nA declaration regarding the same is also provided by PP. To check on any possibility of double counting, \nwhole database by PP being checked and serial number used in PAIs under grouped project are unique. \nDocumentation provided by project proponent \nDeclaration letter \nVVB assessment \nDate: 02/06/2023 \nThe grouped project activity included four PAI i.e., PAI-1, PAI-2, PAI-3 and PAI-4 under which ICS are \ndistributed by the PP and these ICS have unique ID in order to avoid double counting. It was confirmed \nduring the on-site visit and from the distribution database that the serial number used in the PAIs \nunder the GP are unique. Moreover, VVB has verified from the declaration provided by the PP which \nstates that the project has not been registered nor seeking registration under any other GHG program. \n \nHence, CAR 03 is closed." } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.79, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "D2", "question": "Does the text address other environmental credits or certificates (e.g. renewable energy certificates, I-RECs) or participation in an emissions trading scheme?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p23-02", "page": 23, "text": "☐ Yes \n \n☒ No \nIf yes, provide all required evidence of no double claiming as outlined by the VCS Standard. \n \n1.17.2 No Double Claiming with Other Forms of Environmental Credit \nHas the project activity sought, received, or is planning to receive credit from another GHG-\nrelated environmental credit system? See the VCS Program Definitions for definition of GHG-\nrelated environmental credit system." }, { "paragraph_id": "p23-03", "page": 23, "text": "☐ Yes \n \n☒ No \nIf yes, provide all required evidence of no double claiming as outlined by the VCS Standard. \n \n1.17.3 Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions \nDo the project activities specified in Section 0 affect the emissions footprint of any product(s) \n(goods or services) that are part of a supply chain?" } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.79, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "D3", "question": "Does the text address the host country's national accounting or registry, or a corresponding adjustment?", "answer": "no", "evidence": [], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.15, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null } ], "quotes": [ { "text": "☐ Yes \n \n \n ☒ No \n1.16.2 Registration in Other GHG Programs \nHas the project registered under any other GHG programs?", "page": 22, "paragraph_id": "p22-03", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "☐ Yes \n \n \n ☒ No \n1.16.3 Projects Rejected by Other GHG Programs \nHas the project been rejected by any other GHG programs?", "page": 22, "paragraph_id": "p22-04", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "line with the Joint PD-MR template guidelines v4.2 which states to \"Indicate whether the project has \nbeen registered or is seeking registration under any other GHG programs. Where the project has been \nregistered under any other GHG program, provide the registration number and details.\" \n \nProgram Rule: \nJoint PD-MR template version 4.2 \nProject proponent response \nDate : 18/05/2023 \nThe ICS included under each PAI i.e., PAI-1, PAI-2, PAI-3 and PAI-4 under grouped project activity are \ndistributed by DelAgua, the ICS are uniquely identifiable and are not part of any other GHG programme. \nA declaration regarding the same is also provided by PP. To check on any possibility of double counting, \nwhole database by PP being checked and serial number used in PAIs under grouped project are unique. \nDocumentation provided by project proponent \nDeclaration letter \nVVB assessment \nDate: 02/06/2023 \nThe grouped project activity included four PAI i.e., PAI-1, PAI-2, PAI-3 and PAI-4 under which ICS are \ndistributed by the PP and these ICS have unique ID in order to avoid double counting. It was confirmed \nduring the on-site visit and from the distribution database that the serial number used in the PAIs \nunder the GP are unique. Moreover, VVB has verified from the declaration provided by the PP which \nstates that the project has not been registered nor seeking registration under any other GHG program. \n \nHence, CAR 03 is closed.", "page": 95, "paragraph_id": "x2-p95-02", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "☐ Yes \n \n☒ No \nIf yes, provide all required evidence of no double claiming as outlined by the VCS Standard. \n \n1.17.2 No Double Claiming with Other Forms of Environmental Credit \nHas the project activity sought, received, or is planning to receive credit from another GHG-\nrelated environmental credit system? See the VCS Program Definitions for definition of GHG-\nrelated environmental credit system.", "page": 23, "paragraph_id": "p23-02", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "☐ Yes \n \n☒ No \nIf yes, provide all required evidence of no double claiming as outlined by the VCS Standard. \n \n1.17.3 Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions \nDo the project activities specified in Section 0 affect the emissions footprint of any product(s) \n(goods or services) that are part of a supply chain?", "page": 23, "paragraph_id": "p23-03", "verification": "cited_paragraph" } ], "dropped_findings": 0, "review_flags": [], "excerpt": { "paragraphs": [ "p2-03", "p22-02", "p22-03", "p22-04", "p22-05", "p22-06", "p23-02", "p23-03", "p36-09", "p36-10", "p36-11", "p36-15", "p36-16", "p39-06", "p39-07", "p39-08", "p40-02", "p40-03", "p40-04", "p42-06", "p42-07", "p42-08", "p50-02", "p50-03", "p58-07", "p58-08", "p58-09", "p59-03", "p59-04", "p59-05", "p60-08", "p60-09", "p61-03", "p61-04", "p61-05", "p62-08", "p63-02", "p63-03", "p65-02", "p65-03", "p65-04", "p69-18", "p69-19", "p69-20", "p76-04", "p76-05", "p76-06", "p77-03", "x1-p46-05", "x1-p46-06", "x1-p46-07", "x1-p51-04", "x1-p51-05", "x2-p42-10", "x2-p42-11", "x2-p42-12", "x2-p49-10", "x2-p49-11", "x2-p49-12", "x2-p53-08", "x2-p53-09", "x2-p59-02", "x2-p59-03", "x2-p70-10", "x2-p70-15", "x2-p70-16", "x2-p71-01", "x2-p94-03", "x2-p94-04", "x2-p95-02", "x2-p95-03", "x2-p99-03", "x2-p99-04", "x2-p99-05", "x3-p2-08", "x3-p6-13" ], "chars": 44967 } }, { "principle": "safeguards", "status": "strong_evidence", "score": 100, "rationale": "Evidence found for 4 of 4 checks (S1, S2, S3, S4).", "checks": [ { "id": "S1", "question": "Does the text describe a stakeholder consultation with specifics such as dates, places, participants or comments received?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p27-07", "page": 27, "text": "The program engaged stakeholders through newspaper ads, \nemails, and radio announcements before the LSC meeting on 1st \nMarch 2023. The meeting was held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at \nGorillas Golf Hotel, Nyautarama, Rwanda, ensuring gender-\ninclusive participation. Sessions included program presentations, \ncookstove demonstrations, and open discussions. Outcomes were \ndocumented through photos, videos, attendance records, written \nfeedback and were shared with VVB for validation. \nConsultation \noutcome" } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.98, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "S2", "question": "Does the text describe a grievance or complaint mechanism through which affected people can raise concerns?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p30-03", "page": 30, "text": "1. Toll-Free Helpline – DelAgua provides a toll-free helpline \nfor stakeholders to connect and seek assistance. \n2. Community Health Worker (CHW) Network – The CHW \nnetwork collects feedback directly from end users and local \nauthorities. This method is widely used as many rural \nRwandans lack phone access. \n3. Written Submissions via Local Government Offices – \nDuring stove distribution, end users are informed that they \ncan submit written feedback to the nearest cell office, where \nit will be relayed to DelAgua through government officials. \nThese mechanisms ensure that grievances are received, \ndocumented, and addressed in a structured and transparent \nmanner. \n \n2.1.5 Public Comments \nComments received \nActions taken \nThere were no comments received \nduring public comment period from 17 \nMarch 2023 to 16 April 2023 on VERRA \nwebsite." } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.99, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "S3", "question": "Does the text report an environmental impact assessment or an analysis of the project's environmental risks?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p34-05", "page": 34, "text": "The ICSs decreases the GHG emission levels \nattributed to improved performance and \ndesign of the project ICSs. It does not involve \nchange in baseline fuel or any other major \ninterventions \nthat \nnegatively \nimpacts \nbiodiversity or ecosystems. Thus, the project \ndoes not affect or alter any largely intact or \nHigh Conservation Value (HCV) ecosystems, \ncritical habitats, landscapes, key biodiversity \nareas or sites identified. \nSoil degradation and \nsoil erosion" } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.86, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null }, { "id": "S4", "question": "Does the text address the rights of local communities or indigenous peoples, such as free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) or benefit sharing?", "answer": "yes", "evidence": [ { "paragraph_id": "p29-03", "page": 29, "text": "Prior to commencing the project, DelAgua signed a Memorandum \nof Understanding with Ministry of Environment to distribute \nimproved cookstoves to rural households across Rwanda. \nFollowing this, DelAgua has signed Collaboration Agreements with \nthe districts that the project has been delivered in (to date.) These \nagreements help the population in protecting the environment by \nscaling down firewood consumption while reducing indoor air \npollution leading to improved respiratory health. \nPrior to distribution all potential ICS recipients are gathered to \nintroduce the project. They are invited to receive a ICS free of \ncharge. All recipients must consent to receive an ICS by attending \na distribution day and signing the agreement on the bottom of the \nDelAgua poster. \nOutcome of FPIC \nThe FPIC process ensured that all stakeholders were fully informed \nbefore establishing a transparent agreement. Beneficiaries \nvoluntarily agreed to transfer carbon credit ownership at the time of \nICS distribution. The project did not encroach on land, relocate \npeople, or cause physical or economic displacement. Instead, it \nprovides ICS for clean cooking, creates job opportunities, and \nimproves health and environmental outcomes. The Project \nProponent (PP) retains full and uncontested rights to the carbon \ncredits generated from the use of project ICS." } ], "second_opinion_p_yes": 0.97, "needs_review": false, "dropped": null } ], "quotes": [ { "text": "The program engaged stakeholders through newspaper ads, \nemails, and radio announcements before the LSC meeting on 1st \nMarch 2023. The meeting was held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at \nGorillas Golf Hotel, Nyautarama, Rwanda, ensuring gender-\ninclusive participation. Sessions included program presentations, \ncookstove demonstrations, and open discussions. Outcomes were \ndocumented through photos, videos, attendance records, written \nfeedback and were shared with VVB for validation. \nConsultation \noutcome", "page": 27, "paragraph_id": "p27-07", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "1. Toll-Free Helpline – DelAgua provides a toll-free helpline \nfor stakeholders to connect and seek assistance. \n2. Community Health Worker (CHW) Network – The CHW \nnetwork collects feedback directly from end users and local \nauthorities. This method is widely used as many rural \nRwandans lack phone access. \n3. Written Submissions via Local Government Offices – \nDuring stove distribution, end users are informed that they \ncan submit written feedback to the nearest cell office, where \nit will be relayed to DelAgua through government officials. \nThese mechanisms ensure that grievances are received, \ndocumented, and addressed in a structured and transparent \nmanner. \n \n2.1.5 Public Comments \nComments received \nActions taken \nThere were no comments received \nduring public comment period from 17 \nMarch 2023 to 16 April 2023 on VERRA \nwebsite.", "page": 30, "paragraph_id": "p30-03", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "The ICSs decreases the GHG emission levels \nattributed to improved performance and \ndesign of the project ICSs. It does not involve \nchange in baseline fuel or any other major \ninterventions \nthat \nnegatively \nimpacts \nbiodiversity or ecosystems. Thus, the project \ndoes not affect or alter any largely intact or \nHigh Conservation Value (HCV) ecosystems, \ncritical habitats, landscapes, key biodiversity \nareas or sites identified. \nSoil degradation and \nsoil erosion", "page": 34, "paragraph_id": "p34-05", "verification": "cited_paragraph" }, { "text": "Prior to commencing the project, DelAgua signed a Memorandum \nof Understanding with Ministry of Environment to distribute \nimproved cookstoves to rural households across Rwanda. \nFollowing this, DelAgua has signed Collaboration Agreements with \nthe districts that the project has been delivered in (to date.) These \nagreements help the population in protecting the environment by \nscaling down firewood consumption while reducing indoor air \npollution leading to improved respiratory health. \nPrior to distribution all potential ICS recipients are gathered to \nintroduce the project. They are invited to receive a ICS free of \ncharge. All recipients must consent to receive an ICS by attending \na distribution day and signing the agreement on the bottom of the \nDelAgua poster. \nOutcome of FPIC \nThe FPIC process ensured that all stakeholders were fully informed \nbefore establishing a transparent agreement. Beneficiaries \nvoluntarily agreed to transfer carbon credit ownership at the time of \nICS distribution. The project did not encroach on land, relocate \npeople, or cause physical or economic displacement. Instead, it \nprovides ICS for clean cooking, creates job opportunities, and \nimproves health and environmental outcomes. The Project \nProponent (PP) retains full and uncontested rights to the carbon \ncredits generated from the use of project ICS.", "page": 29, "paragraph_id": "p29-03", "verification": "cited_paragraph" } ], "dropped_findings": 0, "review_flags": [], "excerpt": { "paragraphs": [ "p2-03", "p3-02", "p3-03", "p4-27", "p5-02", "p20-02", "p20-03", "p22-03", "p22-06", "p22-07", "p22-08", "p24-07", "p24-08", "p24-09", "p25-05", "p25-06", "p25-07", "p26-03", "p26-04", "p26-05", "p26-06", "p26-07", "p26-08", "p27-02", "p27-03", "p27-05", "p27-07", "p27-08", "p28-02", "p28-04", "p28-05", "p29-02", "p29-03", "p29-04", "p29-05", "p29-06", "p30-02", "p30-03", "p30-04", "p30-05", "p31-06", "p31-07", "p32-05", "p32-10", "p32-14", "p32-19", "p32-20", "p33-05", "p33-06", "p33-08", "p33-09", "p33-10", "p34-05", "x1-p2-22", "x1-p38-14", "x1-p38-15", "x1-p39-06", "x1-p39-07", "x1-p39-08", "x1-p39-09", "x2-p43-06", "x2-p43-07", "x2-p43-08", "x2-p43-12", "x2-p43-13", "x2-p44-02", "x2-p44-03", "x2-p92-04", "x2-p92-05", "x2-p92-06", "x2-p96-05", "x2-p96-06", "x2-p97-02", "x2-p97-03", "x3-p2-10", "x3-p2-11", "x3-p2-12", "x3-p13-09", "x3-p13-10", "x3-p13-11", "x3-p14-04", "x3-p14-05", "x3-p14-06", "x3-p14-07", "x3-p14-08", "x3-p15-02", "x3-p15-03", "x3-p15-07", "x3-p15-08", "x3-p15-09", "x3-p17-02", "x3-p17-03" ], "chars": 44954 } } ], "overall": { "score": 63, "included": [ "additionality", "robust_quantification", "no_double_counting", "safeguards" ], "excluded": [ "permanence" ], "weights": { "additionality": 0.25, "permanence": 0.2, "robust_quantification": 0.25, "no_double_counting": 0.15, "safeguards": 0.15 } }, "disclaimer": "Signal, not verdict. Each check says whether a specific kind of evidence is present in an excerpt of the submitted documents, not whether the evidence is true. Scores are not an ICVCM assessment, a rating of the project, or a statement about its real-world impact.", "generated_at": "2026-10-20T17:43:11+00:00" }