High QU.A.L.ITY Carbon Credits
QUantification: Robust methodology (AMS-III.AV, Version 08.0 ) quantifies GHG emission reductions. The baseline emissions are calculated based on the energy required to boil water using non-renewable biomass or fossil fuels, which are then compared to the reduced emissions from using the distributed water purifiers.
Additionality: GHG emission reductions would not have occurred in the absence of the project activity. Rural households are challenged by financial barriers when accessing safe drinking water purification systems. The distribution of water purifiers at no cost to users is only viable with the revenue from the sale of carbon credits. This is confirmed through a simple cost analysis under Tool 21, version 13.1.
Long-term Storage: The water purifiers have a lifespan of 10 years, which matches the crediting period of the project. The project ensures long-term carbon avoidance by replacing or maintaining the water purifiers as needed to keep them operational and effective in reducing emissions.
SustainabilITY: Contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Community Benefits: Social benefits include reducing the financial burden on households for fuelwood and improving public health by providing access to safe drinking water. Economic benefits are realized through job creation in the installation and maintenance of the water purifiers which contributes to the local economy and supports community welfare. Reduces deforestation. Contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing the use of non-renewable biomass, which helps in maintaining forest cover and protecting biodiversity.
CO2 & Methane Benefits: Avoids green-house-gas emissions caused by the boiling of water collected from open sources and the burning of fuelwood.