SHINE - Distribution of LED lightbulbs in India-1
#200of 975 in India#199of 1339 in Verra (VCS)#3of 14 in AMS-II.C
Audit Analysis
The SHINE LED bulb distribution project in India is a VCS-registered energy-demand avoidance project with a VVB-confirmed investment additionality test, no material findings, and no reversal events. However, a significant discrepancy between the PDD ex-ante estimate (42,833 tCO₂e) and the monitoring/verification figures (~110,000 tCO₂e) raises over-crediting concerns, and the 0% leakage deduction lacks a consistent justification across documents.
Red Flags
- The PDD ex-ante estimate of 42,833 tCO₂e is roughly 2.6× to 25× lower than the monitoring report's claimed 110,339 tCO₂e for a single 12-month period, depending on whether the PDD figure is annual or lifetime — a discrepancy that is not explained in the available documents.
- The verification report states the 0% leakage deduction was 'not addressed,' while the monitoring report characterises it as 'deemed negligible' — the VVB's own report does not provide a substantive leakage justification.
- CORSIA eligibility and CCP status are not stated in any available document, leaving dual-channel risk unassessed.
Credit Vintages
No issuances recorded on the registry.
Risk Indicators
VVB-confirmed investment test
Avoidance project, no reversals
0% deduction, justification inconsistent
Project-specific, no reassessment date
FPIC, grievance, benefit sharing
CORSIA/CCP status not stated
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