Zero Carbon Certification 1.0 Handbook
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Table of Contents
Zero Carbon Certification 1.0 Handbook
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GrabGrab
GrabGrab
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  • Zero Carbon Handbook
    • Overview
    • Clarifications
      • Embodied Carbon Clarifications
        • Embodied Carbon Calculation Clarifications
        • Embodied Carbon Reduction Clarifications
        • Embodied Carbon Offset Clarifications
      • Operational Carbon Clarifications
        • Energy Budget Clarifications
        • Energy Use Clarifications
        • Performance Period Clarifications
        • Renewable Energy Clarifications
    • Exceptions
    • Calculations
    • Documentation Requirements
    • Case Studies
    • Resources
    • Approved Regional Equivalencies
      • Asia
      • North America
      • Oceania
  • ILFI Program Glossary
    • A-G Terms
    • H-P Terms
    • Q-Z Terms
  • Summary of Changes
    • January 2026 Updates
      • Changes to Embodied Carbon (Q4 25)
    • April 2025 Updates
      • Changes to Overview (Q1 25)
      • Changes to Operational Carbon Clarifications (Q1 25)
      • Changes to Documentation Requirements (Q1 25)
    • Previous versions of the Handbook
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Changes to Embodied Carbon (Q4 25)

January 2026
Corrections made as needed throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links.

CLARIFICATIONS

  • Embodied Carbon Offset Clarifications
    • Requirements for approved and prohibited offsets simplified and expanded.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

  • I08-3 Carbon Offset Documentation
    • Revisions to reflect updated options for approved offsets.
January 2026 Updates
April 2025 Updates
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