The International REC Standard (The I-REC Standard) is a voluntary standard which ensures proper issuance, redemption and consumer claimsin relation to the use of REC certificates outside the EU, US and Australia. The standard provides a simplified method for the issuance of internationally recognized REC certificates where no reliable or internationally accepted system currently exists. 

The 2015 Carbon Footprinting Seminar, which is organized by Western Energy Consulting, will take place on 26 February in Warsaw, Poland. Speakers include RECS International, The Embassy of Norway, Bergen Energi, ECOHZ, Clifford Chance, Danone, IKEA and AIB.

RECS International moderated a panel discussion during the recent GHGP workshops in London and Brussels

On 20 January 2015 the GHG Protocol organization published its long-awaited Scope 2 guidance document for the calculation of indirect carbon emissions from the use of electricity, heat and steam.

On 21 January in London, 22 January in Brussels and 30 January in Washington, DC the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) and partners are organizing launch events for the updated GHGP Corporate Standard and new Scope 2 Guidance report. 

Some RECS Members have mentioned that recent contractual changes and/or Know Your Customer (KYC) forms being required by issuing bodies have placed an unnecessary burden or contractual responsibility on the market player. 

Finextra Oy has become the new Finnish member of the AIB and replaced the Grexel registry in that country. 

Before the RECS Market Meeting 2015 a workshop is planned for traders, brokers, large-purchasers and suppliers of guarantee of origin certificates in Europe.

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) has announced a Scope 2 Guidance workshop to take place in London on January 21 and in Brussels on January 22. The half day workshops will include presentations and panel discussions from stakeholder organizations and end-consumers of renewable electricity.