CPA 003 – BioLite HomeStove in Kenya
GS-3180 ↗ · current registry ID: GS11192
#29of 202 in Industrial#4of 42 in Kenya#99of 426 in Gold Standard (GS)#6of 46 in AMS-II.G
Audit Analysis
BioLite's improved cookstove programme in Kenya is a well-structured energy-efficiency project with VVB-confirmed additionality, a measured project-specific baseline, and a 5% leakage deduction. However, documentation gaps (unaddressed leakage justification, missing buffer pool disclosure, multiple unresolved CARs) and a CORSIA-eligible status without a stated CCP position introduce moderate risk. The project is over-delivering relative to its ex-ante estimate, which is a positive signal for claim safety.
Red Flags
- Leakage justification is marked as 'not addressed' in the 2025 verification report despite a 5% deduction being applied, creating an audit trail gap
- CORSIA eligibility is confirmed while CCP status is not stated, leaving the dual-channel risk unresolved
- Crediting period is inconsistent across documents (2021–2033 in the 2022 verification report vs 2018–2033 in the 2025 monitoring report), raising questions about the validity of the ex-ante ERR estimate
- Multiple Corrective Action Requests (up to 8 in a single cycle) and Forward Action Requests remain open, indicating recurring documentation and compliance weaknesses
Credit Vintages
| Issued | Retired | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,376 | 24,376 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 24,113 | 0 | 24,113 | |
| 2023 | 21,399 | 0 | 21,399 | |
| Total | 69,888 | 24,376 | 45,512 |
Risk Indicators
VVB-confirmed combined test
Energy efficiency – no storage reversal risk
5% deduction applied but justification unaddressed
Project-specific measured; method label inconsistent across
FPIC, grievance mechanism, and safeguards documented
CORSIA-eligible; CCP status not stated
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