PUR removal United States Vintage 2025, 2026 Registry: removed Documentazione completa General Methodology v2.0

Glanris Colusa

PUR-100301 ↗

4.5 / 10

Integrity

4.2

Transparency

4.8

Claim Safety

4.0

Documentation

5.2

Score Breakdown

Integrity

verified The validation report (2023) reports no material findings and no corrective actions required.

missing Additionality, baseline, leakage, and reversal/buffer provisions were not found in the extracted record, limiting confidence in environmental integrity.

Transparency

verified A validator is identified (EnergyLink Services) and a monitoring period is specified (2021-04-01 to 2022-08-31).

missing Key quantified MRV outputs (claimed vs verified removals) and monitoring details (e.g., usage monitoring method) were not found in the extracted record.

Claim Safety

inferred The project is a removal activity under a biochar methodology (v2.6.1), which can be robust, but the extracted record lacks the parameters needed to judge conservativeness.

missing CORSIA eligibility and CCP status were not found in the extracted record, and over-crediting controls (baseline/leakage/reversal provisions) are not evidenced here.

Documentation

verified Two core documents are present (PDD and validation report dated 2023-02-20) with medium extraction confidence.

missing Only two documents were used and several core fields are missing from the extracted record, indicating incomplete documentary coverage for scoring.

Detailed Analysis

Integrity

The validation report (2023) indicates no material findings and no corrective actions required, which is a positive signal on process quality. However, the extracted record does not show the additionality test used or whether additionality was confirmed by the validator, and it also lacks the baseline method and any reassessment timing. Leakage treatment (deduction and justification) and reversal risk management (buffer pool or any reversal events) were not found in the extracted record, so integrity must be scored conservatively given these evidence gaps.

Transparency

The extracted record identifies the validator (EnergyLink Services) and provides a defined monitoring period (2021-04-01 to 2022-08-31), supporting basic traceability. But no claimed or verified total removals/ERR values were found in the extracted record, preventing a check of issuance quantities against monitored outcomes. Key MRV descriptors such as the usage monitoring method were also not found in the extracted record, reducing transparency on how permanence and end-use were ensured for biochar.

Claim Safety

Because the extracted record does not include baseline setting, leakage assumptions, or reversal/buffer provisions, it is not possible to assess whether crediting is conservative, which elevates over-crediting and greenwashing risk. CORSIA eligibility and CCP status were not found in the extracted record, so buyers cannot rely on those labels to reduce reputational risk. The absence of extracted claimed-versus-verified removals figures further limits confidence that public claims can be tied to verified quantities for the stated monitoring period.

Documentation

Documentation coverage is partial: only a PDD and a validation report (dated 2023-02-20) are listed, and extraction confidence is medium. While the validation report shows a clean outcome (no material findings and no corrective actions), many critical quantitative and methodological fields were not found in the extracted record. This suggests either the documents do not contain these details in extractable form or additional documents (e.g., monitoring/verification and issuance records) were not available in the evidence set used here.

Overall

No contradictions were identified in the extracted record, so scores are driven primarily by missing evidence rather than conflicting evidence. Given the limited document set (two documents) and the absence of extracted information on additionality, baseline, leakage, reversal/buffer, and verified removals, the project is assessed as moderate-to-high risk on integrity and claim safety. Note: if documentation were scored below 3.0, transparency would be capped by the gate rule; and if integrity were below 4.0, overall would be capped at 6.0 (applied after scoring).

Audit Analysis

This biochar removal project has some basic third-party validation information available, but key integrity-critical elements (additionality approach, baseline setting, leakage treatment, and reversal/buffer provisions) were not found in the extracted record. With limited quantified MRV outputs (no verified removals figure captured) and missing eligibility/status fields, the risk of over-crediting and weak claims control remains moderate-to-high based on evidence gaps.

Project Description

Location : Sacramento Valley, California, USA Developer : Glanris, Inc. Impact : Environmental Impact: Glanris Biocarbon Expansion Project contributes significantly to environmental conservation. By manufacturing patented, sustainable, low-cost biocarbon, Glanris is directly reducing greenhouse gases, sequestering carbon, and enabling carbon-negative processes. The project aims to scale its direct sequestration efforts to a megaton scale, making a substantial impact on global carbon reduction. Economic Impact: The project has the potential to transform the local economy. By utilizing locally sourced biomass, Glanris is creating jobs, generating renewable energy, and supporting the regional agricultural industry. The initiative fosters economic growth and sustainability in an at-risk community. Project Overview : Glanris Biocarbon Expansion Project focuses on expanding biocarbon production capabilities in Colusa, California. The company utilizes patented technology to manufacture biocarbon from biomass, including rice hulls, almonds, and walnut shells. The biocarbon finds applications in water filtration, cement replacement, concrete aggregates, and soil amendment. Glanris aims to ramp up production to several hundred thousand tons per year, with plans to deploy additional machines and power generation equipment. Why this project needs your support: Your support is crucial for the Glanris Biocarbon Expansion Project to achieve its ambitious goals. By funding this initiative, you are contributing directly to environmental sustainability. Your support enables the production of sustainable biocarbon, which not only reduces greenhouse gases but also supports local communities and economies. Additionally, your contribution aids in the creation of renewable energy, reducing the reliance on non-renewable resources. By supporting this project, you are investing in a greener, more sustainable future for both the environment and local communities.

Red Flags

Additionality approach and whether it was confirmed by the validator were not found in the extracted record.
Baseline method and any baseline reassessment timing were not found in the extracted record.
Leakage deduction and justification were not found in the extracted record.
No verified total removals/ERR figure was found in the extracted record for the stated monitoring period.

Credit Vintages

Nessuna emissione registrata sul registro.

Il marketplace dichiara i vintage: 2025, 2026 (non verificato).

Cosa migliorerebbe questo punteggio

Provide the monitoring/verification report and registry issuance records showing claimed and verified removals for 2021-04-01 to 2022-08-31, including uncertainty and any adjustments.
Disclose and clearly document the additionality demonstration, baseline approach, leakage assessment (with any deduction), and reversal risk management (e.g., buffer contribution and monitoring) in publicly accessible project documentation.

Questi suggerimenti indicano quali prove pubbliche aggiuntive potrebbero migliorare il livello di confidenza di questa valutazione. Non garantiscono un punteggio futuro più alto.