GOLD STANDARD VERIFICATION REPORT
– 2ND PERIODIC –
NATIONAL BIODIGESTER PROGRAMME, CAMBODIA
GOLD STANDARD REF. NO.: GS751
Monitoring Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 (incl. both days)
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Date: 2014-08-3019
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st Verification Report: Report No. Rev. No. Date of 1 issue: Date of this rev. MY-PVerGS 14/016 <14/050> 1.10 2014-07-11 2014-08-3019 Project: Title: GS No Registration date: Gold Standard No.: National Biodigester Programme, 751 2011-05-24 GS751 Cambodia Verification No.: 2nd periodic verification Project Participant(s): Non Annex 1 country: Annex 1 country: Cambodia N/A PP from non Annex 1 country: PP from Annex 1 country: National Biodigester Programme N/A SNV Cambodia Applied Title: No.: Scope(s) / TA(s) methodology/ies: Technologies and practices to displace decentralized Ver. 1.0 1.2, 3.1, 13.1 thermal energy consumption, version 1.0 Monitoring period and Monitoring period (MP): Monitoring Report: monitoring report From: To: No. of days: Draft version: Final version:
2013-01-01 2013-12-31 365 2014-04-26 v 1.2 2014-08-13 v 1.76 Verification team / Verification Team: Technical review: Final approval: Technical Review and Cheong, Chun Yuen Pham, Van Trung (PVT) Lubanga, David Saalmann, Final Approval: (Robert) (RC) – TL/TE - TM Schubert, Jochen Martin Key dates of Publication of the work plan: On-site (from): On-site (to): verification: 2014-05-09 2014-06-02 2014-06-05
Summary of NBP Biodigester Programme has commissioned the TÜV NORD JI/CDM Certification Program Verification opinion to carry out the 2nd periodic verification of the project: “National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia”, with regard to the relevant Gold Standard requirements. As a result of this verification, the verifier confirms that: all operations of the project are implemented and installed as planned and described in the validated project design document and Gold Standard additional Annexes to the project design document, the monitoring plan is in accordance with the applied approved GS methodology, the monitoring plan as set out in the validated project design document and the validated additional Annexes has been followed, the project contributes to sustainability development the monitoring system is in place and functional. The project has generated GHG emission reductions, and the GHG emission reductions are calculated without material misstatements in a conservative and appropriate manner. TÜV NORD JI/CDM CP herewith confirms that the project has achieved emission reductions in the above mentioned reporting period as follows: Emission reductions: Verified amount As per PDD: [t CO2e] 97,2216,530 100,340/a Document Filename: No. of pages: information: NBP MR II CPII FVR version 1.1 2014-08-30 tc 119119
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Abbreviations:
BCC Biodigester Construction Companies CA Corrective Action / Clarification Action CAR Corrective Action Request CDM Clean Development Mechanism CER Certified Emission Reduction CL Clarification Request
CO2 Carbon dioxide
CO2eq Carbon dioxide equivalent CP Crediting Period ER Emission Reduction ERC Emission Reduction Calculation Spread Sheet FAR Forward Action Request GHG Greenhouse gas(es) GS Gold Standard GSP Gold Standard Passport GST Gold Standard Toolkit 2.1 MP Monitoring Plan MR Monitoring Report NBP National Biodigester Programme PA Project Activity PBPO Provincial Biodigester Programme Officer PDD Project Design Document PP Project Participant QA/QC Quality Assurance / Quality Control UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change VVS Validation and Verification Standard
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Table of Contents Page
1. INTRODUCTION ...... 6 1.1. Objective 6 1.2. Scope 6
2. GHG PROJECT DESCRIPTION...... 8 2.1. Technical Project Description 8 2.2. Project Location 8 2.3. Project Verification History 9
3. METHODOLOGY AND VERIFICATION SEQUENCE ...... 10 3.1. Verification Steps 10 3.2. Contract review 10 3.3. Appointment of team members and technical reviewers 10 3.4. Verification Planning 11 3.5. Desk review 13 3.6. On-site assessment 13 3.7. Draft verification reporting 15 3.8. Resolution of CARs, CLs and FARs 15 3.9. Final reporting 16 3.10. Technical review 16 3.11. Final approval 16
4. VERIFICATION FINDINGS ...... 17
5. SUMMARY OF VERIFICATION ASSESSMENTS ...... 30 5.1. Involved Parties and Project Participants 30 5.2. Implementation of the project 30 5.3. Project history 30 5.4. Compliance with the monitoring plan and GS monitoring matrix 31 5.5. Compliance with the GS monitoring plan 31 5.6. Compliance with the monitoring methodology 42 5.7. Monitoring parameters 42 5.8. Contribution to sustainable development 45 5.9. Monitoring report 48 5.10. Sampling 48 5.10.1. Implementation of the sampling plan 48 5.10.2. Sampling approaches during verification 48 5.11. ER Calculation 48 5.12. Quality Management 49
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5.13. Comparison with ex-ante estimated emission reductions 49 5.14. Overall Aspects of the Verification 49 5.15. Hints for next periodic Verification 49
6. VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION STATEMENT ...... 50
7. REFERENCES ...... 51
ANNEX 1: VERIFICATION PROTOCOL ...... 66
ANNEX 2: STATEMENTS OF COMPETENCE OF INVOLVED PERSONNEL ...... 119
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1. INTRODUCTION
National Biodigester Programme has commissioned the TÜV NORD JI/CDM Certification Program (CP) to carry out the 2nd periodic Gold Standard (GS) verification of CPII for the project “National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia” with regard to the relevant requirements for Gold Standard project activities. The verifiers have reviewed the implementation of the monitoring plan (MP) in the registered Gold Standard project. GHG data as well as sustainability aspects for the monitoring period were verified in detailed manner applying the set of requirements, audit practices and principles as required under the Gold Standard requirements/GS/ and additional Validation and Verification Standard /VVS/ of the UNFCCC. This report summarizes the findings and conclusions of this 2nd periodic verification for CP II of the above mentioned registered Gold Standard project activity.
Objective The objective of the verification is the review and ex-post determination by an independent entity of the GHG emission reductions and the contribution to sustainable development. It includes the verification of the: - implementation and operation of the project activity as given in the PDD and GS Passport, - compliance of the actual monitoring system and procedures with the provisions of the monitoring plan as a part of registered PDD, the GS monitoring matrix and the applied approved monitoring methodology, - data given in the monitoring report by checking the monitoring records, the emissions reduction calculation and supporting evidence, - accuracy of the monitoring equipment, - quality of evidence, - significance of reporting risks and risks of material misstatements.
Scope The verification of this registered project is based on the validated project design document /PDD/, the validated Gold Standard Passport/GSP/, the carbon monitoring and sustainability monitoring report /MR/, the registered GS validation report/VAL/, supporting documents made available to the verifier and information collected through performing interviews and during the on-site assessment. Furthermore publicly available information was considered as far as available and required. The verification is carried out on the basis of the following requirements, applicable for this project activity: - Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol /KP/,
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- guidelines for the implementation of Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol as presented in the Marrakech Accords under decision 3/CMP.1 /MA/, and subsequent decisions made by the Executive Board and COP/MOP, - other relevant rules, including the host country legislation, /VVS/ - CDM Validation and Verification Standard , - monitoring plan as given in the registered PDD /PDD/, - Approved GS methodology. /GSM/ - Gold Standard Version 2.1/GS/ - Gold Standard Passport/GSP/.
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2. GHG PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Technical Project Description The project activity is aimed to install biodigesters at household level to treat animal manure to generate biogas for cooking, lighting fuel and the bio-slurry from the systems will be used as organic fertilizer. Animal manure is fed into the biodigester and anaerobically degraded by microbes to produce biogas. The biogas is captured in an integrated gasholder and stored for various household thermal energy services, mainly for cooking and lighting. A typical system shall be comprised of a biodigester, an overflow pit, a biogas lamp, biogas stove and the necessary piping. Toilet connection to the biodigester is optional (recommended by the programme). A slurry compost facility is constructed for the slurry effluent from the biodigester to be further decomposed under aerobic conditions. The composted slurry will be utilized as organic fertilizer and/or fish feed. The technology of the project activity will reduce GHG emissions with (1) displacement of firewood used for cooking; (2) avoidance of methane emissions from the animal waste; and (3) displacement of chemical fertilizers. The key parameters of the biodigesters are given in Table 2-1Table 2-1: Table 2-1: Technical data of the biodigesters Plant size 4 m3 6 m3 8 m3 10 m3 15 m3 Dung requirements (kg/day) 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100 100-150 Estimated biogas production 0.8-1.6 1.6-2.4 2.4-3.2 3.2-4.0 4.0-6.0 (m3/day) Estimated firewood savings (kg/day) 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-20 20-30
Project Location The details of the project location are given in Table 2-2Table 2-2: Table 2-2: Project Location
Description Project Location Host Country Cambodia
Region: 14 active out of 19 provinces in Cambodia during the monitoring period II of crediting period II
Project location address: 14 / 19 provinces in Cambodia during crediting period II (active up to the MP II of CP II)
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Latitude/longitude of program # Province Latitude Longitude provinces: (xx° xx' xx" N) (xx° xx' xx" E) 1 Kampong Cham 11°59' 00" N 105°27' 00" E 2 Kandal 11°78' 30" N 104°81' 70" E 3 Svay Reang 11°05' 00" N 105°48' 00" E 4 Takeo 10°59' 00" N 104°47' 00" E 5 Kampong Speu 11°27' 00" N 104°30' 00" E 6 Kampong Chhnang 12°00' 00" N 104°30' 00" E 7 Kampot 10°36' 00" N 104°10' 00" E 8 Kampong Som 10°38′00” N 103°30′00” E 9 Kep 10°29′00” N 104°18′00” E 10 Prey Veng 11°29' 00" N 105°19' 00" E 11 Pursat 12°32′00” N 103°55′00” E 12 Battambang 13°06′00” N 103°12′00” E 13 Kampong Thom 12°42′00” N 104°53′00” E 14 Siem Reap 13°21′44″ N 103°51′35″E
Project Verification History Essential events since the registration of the project are presented in the following Table 2-3Table 2-3. Table 2-3: Status of previous Monitoring Periods
# Item Time Status 1 Date of GS registration 2011-05-24 Registered 1 2 Crediting period I (CPI) 2009-05-24 to 2011-12-31 Completed 3 Monitoring period 1 (CPI) 2009-05-24 to 2010-08-31 Issued 4 Monitoring period 2 (CPI) 2010-09-01 to 2011-12-31 Issued 2 5 Renewed and revised 2012-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Approved crediting period II (CPII) 6 Monitoring period 1 (CPII) 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 Issued 7. Monitoring period 2 (CPII) 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Issuance Request
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3. METHODOLOGY AND VERIFICATION SEQUENCE
Verification Steps The verification consisted of the following steps: Contract review Appointment of team members and technical reviewers Publication of the monitoring report / work plan A desk review of the Monitoring Report/MR/ submitted by the client and additional supporting documents with the use of customised verification protocol /CPM/ according to the Validation and Verification Standard /VVS/ and additional Gold Standard requirements, Verification planning, On-Site assessment, Background investigation and follow-up interviews with personnel of the project developer and its contractors, Draft verification reporting, Resolution of corrective actions (if any), Final verification reporting, Technical review, Final approval of the verification. Contract review To assure that the project falls within the scopes for which accreditation is held, the necessary competences to carry out the verification can be provided, Impartiality issues are clear and in line with the CDM and GS accreditation requirements a contract review was carried out before the contract was signed.
Appointment of team members and technical reviewers On the basis of a competence analysis and individual availabilities a verification team, consisting of one team leader and one additional team member, was appointed. The list of involved personnel, the tasks assigned and the qualification status are summarized in the Table 3-1Table 3-1 below.
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Name Company
site visit site
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Mr. 1.1, Cheong, Chun TUV NORD Ms. TL SA 3.1, Yuen (Robert) Malaysia 13.1
Mr. Pham, Van TUV NORD A) TM A 1.2 Ms. Trung Malaysia
Mr. Lubanga, TUV NORD OR A - Ms. David Cert GmbH
Mr. Schubert, TUV NORD B) 1.2, TR SA - Ms. Jochen Cert GmbH 13.1
Mr. Saalmann, TUV NORD B) FA SA - Ms. Martin Cert GmbH
1) TL: Team Leader; TM: Team MemberA), TR: Technical reviewB); OT: Observer-TeamB), OR: Observer-TRB); FA: Final approvalB) A) Team Member: GHG auditor (at least Assessor status), Technical Expert (incl. Host Country Expert or Verification Expert), not ETE B) No team member: OT, TR, OR, FA 2) GHG Auditor Status: A: Assessor; LA: Lead Assessor; SA: Senior Assessor; T: Trainee; TE: Technical Expert 3) GHG auditor status (at least Assessor) 4) Technical Area / TR Subcategory as per S01-VA000-F02 or S01-VA070-F01 (such as 1.1, 1.2, …) 5) In case of verification projects The team member contributed to the review of documents, the assessment of the project activity and to the preparation of this report under the leadership of the team leader. Statements of competence for the above mentioned team member are enclosed in annex 2 of this report.
Verification Planning In order to ensure a complete, transparent and timely execution of the verification task the team leader has planned the complete sequence of events necessary to arrive at a substantiated final verification opinion. Various tools have been established in order to ensure an effective verification planning. Risk analysis and detailed audit testing planning For the identification of potential reporting risks and the necessary detailed audit testing procedures for residual risk areas table A-1 is used. The structure and content of this table is given in Table 3-2Table 3-2 below. Table 3-2: Table A-1; Identification of verification risk areas Page 11 of 119 Gold Standard Verification Report: National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia
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Table A-1: GHG calculation procedures and management control testing / Detailed audit testing of residual risk areas and random testing Identification, Conclusions and Identification assessment and Areas of Additional Areas Requiring of potential testing of residual verification testing Improvement reporting risk management risks performed (including Forward controls Action Requests) The following The potential risks Despite the The additional Having investigated potential risks of raw data measures verification testing the residual risks, were identified generation have implemented performed is the conclusions and divided and been identified in in order to described. Testing should be noted structured the course of the reduce the may include: here. Errors and according to monitoring system occurrence - Sample cross uncertainties are the possible implementation. probability the checking of highlighted. areas of The following following manual transfers of
occurrence. measures were residual risks data taken in order to remain and - Recalculation minimize the have to be - Spreadsheet ‘walk corresponding addressed in throughs’ to check risks. the course of links and equations every - Inspection of The following verification. calibration and measures are maintenance implemented: records for key equipment - Check sampling analysis results Discussions with process engineers who have detailed knowledge of process uncertainty/error bands. The completed table A-1 is enclosed in Annex 1 (table A-1) to this report. Project specific periodic verification checklist In order to ensure transparency and consideration of all relevant assessment criteria, a project specific GS verification protocol has been developed. The protocol shows, in a transparent manner, criteria and requirements, means and results of the verification. The verification protocol serves the following purposes: - It organises, details and clarifies the requirements a GS project is expected to meet for verification - It ensures a transparent verification process where the verifying DOE documents how a particular requirement has been proved and the result of the verification. The basic structure of this project specific verification protocol for the periodic verification is described in Table 3-3Table 3-3. Table 3-3: Table A-2; Structure of the project specific periodic verification checklist
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Table A-2: Periodic verification checklist Checklist Item Reference Verification Team Draft Final Comments Conclusion Conclusion The checklist items in Gives The section is used to Assessment In case of a Table A-2 are linked to reference to elaborate and discuss the based on corrective the various require- the checklist item in detail. It evidence action or a ments the monitoring information includes the assessment provided if the clarification of the project should source on of the verification team criterion is the final meet. The checklist is which the and how the assessment fulfilled (OK), or assessment organised in various assessment was carried out. The a CAR, CL or at the final sections as per the is based on. reporting requirements of FAR (see verification requirements of the the VVS shall be covered below) is stage is topic and the individual in this section. raised. The given. project activity. It assessment further includes refers to the guidance for the draft verifi- verification team. cation stage. The GS periodic verification checklist (verification protocol) is the backbone of the complete verification starting from the desk review until final assessment. Detailed assessments and findings are discussed within this checklist and not necessarily repeated in the main text of this report. The completed verification protocol is enclosed in Annex 1 (table A-2) to this report.
Desk review During the desk review all documents initially provided by the client and publicly available documents relevant for the verification were reviewed. The main documents are listed below: the registered version of the PDD, additional Annexes and further attached documents, including the monitoring plan /PDD/, the registered GS validation report /VAL/, the Monitoring/Usage Survey and Report/KPT/CMS/US/ the last revision of the carbon and sustainability monitoring report/MR/, including the claimed emission reductions for the project documentation of previous verifications/VER/ the emission reduction calculation spreadsheet/ERC/. GS Passport /GSP/ Other supporting documents, such as publicly available information on the Gold standard website, on the UNFCCC website and background information were also reviewed.
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R-No: MY-PVerGS 14/016 <14/050> monitoring data with respect to accuracy to ensure the calculation of emission reductions. Changes to the key sustainable development indicators and the achievement and implementation of mitigation / compensation measures are other integral parts of the on-site assessment. The main tasks covered during the site visit include, but are not limited to: The on-site assessment included an investigation of whether all relevant equipment is installed and works as anticipated. The operating staff was interviewed and observed in order to check the risks of inappropriate operation and data collection procedures. Information processes for generating, aggregating and reporting the selected monitored parameters were reviewed. The duly calibration of all metering equipment was checked. The monitoring processes, routines and documentations were audited to check their proper application. The monitoring data and monitoring/usage survey data were checked. The data aggregation trails were checked via spot sample down to the level of the meter recordings. Possibility of leakage was also checked. Before and during the on-site visit the verification team performed interviews with the project participants to confirm selected information and to resolve issues identified in the document review. Representatives of the National Biodigesters Programme and Independent Consultant including the operational staff of the project were interviewed. The main topics of the interviews are summarised in Table 3-4Table 3-4. Table 3-4: Interviewed persons and interview topics
Interviewed Persons / Interview topics Entities
1. Project Participant & - General aspects of the project Operations Personnel: - Technical equipment and operation - Changes since validation / previous verification National Biodigesters - Monitoring and measurement equipment Programme - Remaining issues from validation/ previous 2. Consultant verification 3. PBPO / BCC - Calibration procedures - Quality management system - Involved personnel and responsibilities - Training and practice of the operational personnel - Implementation of the monitoring plan - Monitoring data management - Data uncertainty and residual risks - GHG emission reduction calculation - Procedural aspects of the verification
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Interviewed Persons / Interview topics Entities
- Maintenance - Environmental aspects - Gold Standard Requirements - GS monitoring parameters
The list of interviewees is included in chapter 7.4.
Draft verification reporting On the basis of the desk review, the on-site visit, follow-up interviews and further background investigation the verification protocol is completed. This protocol together with a general project and procedural description of the verification and a detailed list of the verification findings form the draft verification report. This report is sent to the client for resolution of raised CARs, CLs and FARs.
Resolution of CARs, CLs and FARs Nonconformities raised during the verification can either be seen as a non-fulfilment of criteria ensuring the proper implementation of a project or where a risk to deliver high quality emission reductions is identified. Corrective Action Requests (CARs) are issued, if: Non-conformities with the monitoring plan or methodology are found in monitoring and reporting, or if the evidence provided to prove conformity is insufficient; Mistakes have been made in applying assumptions, data or calculations of emission reductions which will impair the estimate of emission reductions; Issues identified in a FAR during validation or previous verifications requiring actions by the project participants to be verified during verification have not been resolved. The verification team uses the term Clarification Request (CL), which is be issued if: information is insufficient or not clear enough to determine whether the applicable CDM requirements have been met. Forward Action Requests (FAR) indicate essential risks for further periodic verifications. Forward Action Requests are issued, if: the monitoring and reporting require attention and / or adjustment for the next verification period. For a detailed list of all CARs, CLs and FARs raised in the course of the verification pl. refer to chapter 4.
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Final reporting Upon successful closure of all raised CARs and CLs the final verification report including a positive verification opinion can be issued. In case not all essential issues could finally be resolved, a final report including a negative verification opinion is issued. The final report summarizes the final assessments w.r.t. all applicable criteria.
Technical review Before submission of the final verification report a technical review of the whole verification procedure is carried out. The technical reviewer is a competent GHG auditor being appointed for the scope this project falls under. The technical reviewer is not considered to be part of the verification team and thus not involved in the decision making process up to the technical review. As a result of the technical review process the verification opinion and the topic specific assessments as prepared by the verification team leader may be confirmed or revised. Furthermore reporting improvements might be achieved.
Final approval After successful technical review an overall (esp. procedural) assessment of the complete verification will be carried out by a senior assessor located in the accredited premises of TÜV NORD. After this step the verification team will submit the verification report including the verification opinion to the client via e-mail and to Gold Standard via the GS registry.
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4. VERIFICATION FINDINGS
In the following paragraphs the findings from the desk review of the monitoring report/MR/, the calculation spreadsheet/ERC/, PDD/PDD/, the Validation Report/VAL/ and other supporting documents, as well as from the on-site assessment and the interviews are summarised. The summary of CAR, CL and FAR issued are shown in Table 4-1Table 4-1: Table 4-1: Summary of CAR, CL and FAR
Verification topic No. of No. of CL No. of CAR FAR
A – Description of project activity 4 0 0
B – Implementation of project activity 0 0 0
C – Description of Monitoring System 3 0 1
D – Carbon Data and Parameters 5 1 0
E - Calculation of Emission Reductions 4 0 0
F – Sustainability Monitoring Parameters 2 1 0
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The findings of the verification process are summarized in the tables below.
Finding A1 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR version 1.2, Table of Contents: The numbering for sections 1 & 4 are biguous style; address the not continuous and repeated. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by Both the table of content and the section in chapter 1 are updated. See the PP. It shall address the cor- MR v1.3 rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Table of Content: The numbering for sections 1 & 4 has The assessment shall encom- been corrected and in sequence. pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
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Finding A2 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR version 1.2, Table 1.1: The applied Gold Standard version shall be biguous style; address the included for clarity. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- Included in MR v1.3, see table 1 rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Table 1: The GS standard version 2.1 applied for the The assessment shall encom- project activity is added and is consistent with the version indicated in the pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, CPII renewal review by GS. additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding A3 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding MR version 1.2, Section 1.2, Table 3: Describe the finding in unam- biguous style; address the 1. The specific dates for MPI and MPII of CPII are to be included. context (e.g. section) 2. The estimated credit for year 2013 is not consistent with the value in the PDD. Corrective Action #1 1. Updated in MR v1.3 see table 3 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- Inconsistency has not been discovered. Section A4.4 of the PDD conveys rective action taken in details. the same estimated credit value in 2013 as in table 3 (103,479) Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 1.2, Table 3: The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- 1. The dates for MPI and MPII of the CPII have been provided and 1. In case of non-closure, could be confirmed as correct. CLOSED additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) 2. According to the PDD, version 1.9 dated 2013-02-06 Section shall be added. A.4.4, the estimated annual emission reductions for year 2013 is 100,340. Therefore, the value 103,479 indicated in the MR is not correct. OPEN Corrective Action #2 1. Closed This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- 2. Changed in MR V1.4 dated 15 June, see table 1.3 rective action taken in details. Assessment #2 MR version 1.4, Section 1.2, table 3: The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- 2. The ex-ante ER is corrected to 100,340tCO2e and consistent with 1. In case of non-closure, PDD version 1.9. additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) CLOSED shall be added.
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Finding A3 Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding A4 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding MR version 1.2, Section 1.4: Describe the finding in unam- biguous style; address the 1. The MP referred in the title for the summary of VERs is incorrect. context (e.g. section) 2. Table 5: The heading of the table refers to MPI CPII which is incorrect. Corrective Action #1 1. Updated in V1.3, see section 1.6 (originally section 1.4 in MR This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- v1.2) rective action taken in details. 2. Updated in v1.3, see table 5 Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 1.4: The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- 1. The title has been corrected from CPII MPI to CPII MPII. 1. In case of non-closure, additional corrective action and 2. Table 5 heading has been corrected from MPI CPII to MPII CPII. VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding C1 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR Version 1.2, Section 2.4: The age groups in table 7 and table 16 are biguous style; address the inconsistent. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- Update in MR v1.3, see table 7 and 16. rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Table 16: The age group has been corrected to be The assessment shall encom- consistent with Table 7. pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
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Description of finding MR version 1.2, Section 2.4, Usage Survey: In the USAGE survey data Describe the finding in unam- and sampling spreadsheet, several of the interviewee names are not the biguous style; address the context (e.g. section) names of the biodigester owner. The relationship of the interviewees with the biodigester owner shall be stated. Corrective Action #1 This is addressed in the update usage sampling and data entry sheet. See This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- file 15 June USAGE data and sampling_dara update sheet data entry rective action taken in details. column I Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 2.4, Usage Survey: Refer USAGE survey data The assessment shall encom- and sampling spreadsheet is updated to include the relationship of the pass all open issues in annex A- /US/ERC/ 1. In case of non-closure, interviewees with the biodigester owner and is correct. additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed Finding C3 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding MR version 1.2, Section 2.4, Usage Survey: From the review of the usage Describe the finding in unam- survey results, it was found several biodigesters have stopped operating. biguous style; address the context (e.g. section) The PP is recommended to include these households in the future surveys to confirm the status. Should these units are no longer in operation, shall be deleted from the database to avoid continue VERs claimed. Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- The PP accepts this FAR and will implement this for the next verification. rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 This will be checked in the next verification. The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding C4 Classification CAR CL FAR
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Description of finding MR version 1.2, Section 2.5, Carbon and Sustainable Development Describe the finding in unam- Monitoring Survey: biguous style; address the context (e.g. section) 1. Referring to table 6, the referred MP is incorrect. 2. During cross-checking the number of household from Prey Chor District listed in SV-DB sheet of the ER spreadsheet is not consistent with the number of surveyed households listed in the CMS sampling spreadsheet. 3. In the SV-DB spreadsheet, has planned and backup households listed for several districts. The PP is requested to state which of the planned households are replaced by the back-up households. Corrective Action #1 1. Updated in MR v1.3 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- 2. That is correct. In total 11 household visited and interviewed in rective action taken in details. Prey Chor were visited but only 10 data entries are available. The reason is that one hardcopy got lost. Since 10% oversampling is applied, the collected data remains representative. A note on this is added at the end of section 2.5.2 3. A list has been prepared for this called ‘list of sampled and replaced households.xls’ and is attached to the reply package. The list contains 26 replacements but in the sheet STAT_SD of the ER database on 25 replacements (back-up hh) can be found. The reason being is that one of the replaced households was the one of which the hardcopy got lost. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 2.5, Carbon and Sustainable Development The assessment shall encom- Monitoring Survey: pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, 1. Table 6: MPI of CPII has been corrected as MPII of CPII. additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) CLOSED shall be added. 2. The updated note has been checked and included on page 27 of the MR. Since the CMS survey is designed to have cluster size of 11 households including 10% oversampling in Table 6, the unavailability of 1 data profile of one household could be assessed as acceptable. Furthermore, it could be assessed that the loss of one hard copy of the survey document result is possible, given the fact the NBP is implemented in scattered locations and away from the central office in Phnom Penh where data is concentrated and fed into the database for analysis. Hence, the missing of one household data profile would not affect the representativeness of the CMS survey result. CLOSED 3. The list of sampled and replaced households has been provided to the verification team to check. Filtering has been done to confirm there are 26 replacements households. Nevertheless, the PP is required to indicate which household ID and household name having lost the hard copy for purpose of transparency. OPEN Corrective Action #2 1. Closed This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- 2. Closed rective action taken in details. 3. An updated version of the list of sampled and replaced households sheet is included in the reply package. The replacement household, ID 15 in column A got lost.
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Assessment #2 MR version 1.4, Section 2.5, Carbon and Sustainable Development The assessment shall encom- Monitoring Survey: pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, 3. Refer the updated version for the list of sampled and replaced additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) households sheet indicates the replaced household of ID15 is shall be added. added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding D1 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR Version 1.2, Section 3.22, table 21, parameter Pp,y: The referred biguous style; address the footnote 15 for parameter Bp,y is not stated in Section B.6.2 of the PDD. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by The reference to the parameter is removed, the table now refers to KPT the PP. It shall address the cor- section 3.23 rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 3.22, table 21, parameter Pp,y: The reference The assessment shall encom- source for the parameter P has been updated to the KPT survey results pass all open issues in annex A- p,y 1. In case of non-closure, provided in table 23, Section 3.23 since footnote 15 has been removed. additional corrective action and The values were cross-checked between the two tables with the KPT VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) survey database and confirmed as correct. shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding D2 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR Version 1.2, Section 3.22, table 1, parameter Pb,y: The referred biguous style; address the footnote 16 for parameter Bb,y is not stated in Section B.6.2 of the PDD. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- The reference to the parameter is removed in MR v.1.3 rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 3.22, table 21, parameter Pb,y: The reference The assessment shall encom- source for the parameter has been updated to the KPT survey results pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, provided in table 23, Section 3.23 since footnote 15 has been removed. additional corrective action and The values were cross-checked between the two tables with the KPT VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) survey database and confirmed as correct. shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
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Finding D3 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR version 1.2, Section 3.22, parameter fNRB: The link to the source for biguous style; address the footnote 17 is not accessible. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by Updated to SSC WG 43 Annex 4 as approved in EB77 meeting report the PP. It shall address the cor- paragraph 58. rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 3.22, parameter fNRB: The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- Refer EB 77 meeting report paragraph 58 approved Information note - 1. In case of non-closure, Default values of fraction of non-renewable biomass for Cambodia, additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) version 01.0, is 77%. shall be added. It could be confirmed that the fNRB of 77% applied by the PP is correct which is the most recent approved by UNFCCC EB. Since this is a monitoring parameter and the update by the PP is appropriate. It is indicated in the PDD that “Fixed value for the second crediting period, but will be monitored if there is any updated information”. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding D4 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding MR version 1.2, Section 3.22, table 21: Describe the finding in unam- biguous style; address the 1. Section B.7.1 of PDD does not has Parameter Pb,y. context (e.g. section) 2. Parameter PL is not included. 3. The representation for MS is not according to the approved PDD Corrective Action #1 1. The reference parameter in chapter 3.22 table 21 is removed. This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- 2. PL is now included in table 21 rective action taken in details. 3. Included in table 21 Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 3.22, table 21: The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- 1. Parameter Pb,y is deleted since it is not stated in section B.7.1 of 1. In case of non-closure, PDD. Therefore is correct. additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) 2. Parameter is PL is added and consistent with section B.7.1 of shall be added. PDD 3. The representation for parameter MS is corrected and consistent with the PDD. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
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Finding D5 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR version 1.2, Section 3.22 table 22: The list of ex-ante parameters are biguous style; address the incomplete and not in accordance to PDD section B.6.2. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 The section now refers to PDD section B.6.2 and does not mention all the This section shall be filled by parameters except the ones that are changed. the PP. It shall address the cor- rective action taken in details. This refers only to the modified parameters, the other parameters are included in the PDD as described in the MR. The table number is changed to 22 in the MR as it was incorrectly number 23. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 3.22 table 22: The PP decided not to state the The assessment shall encom- ex-ante parameters and refers to section B.6.2 of PDD. However, the ex- pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, ante value for parameters GWPCH4 and GWPN2O is updated and in additional corrective action and accordance with GS decision: http://www.cdmgoldstandard.org/wp- VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) content/uploads/2011/09/Global-Warming-Potentials-for-Gold-Standard- shall be added. Project-Activities-2013.pdf. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding D6 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding MR version 1.2, section 3.24: Describe the finding in unam- biguous style; address the 1. The baseline equation for AMWS is not consistent with the applied context (e.g. section) methodology. 2. The referred methodology version for AMS-III.D is not stated. 3. The applied number of the equation for VS from pigs is incorrect. Corrective Action #1 1. Updated and now in line with the methodology This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- 2. Updated to version 19 rective action taken in details. 3. Updated in MR v1.3 Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 3.24: The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- 1. The equation for AMWS is corrected to indicate the density of 1. In case of non-closure, CH4. The representation of the equation is now complying with additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) equation 16 of the applied methodology. CLOSED shall be added. 2. The applied methodology AMS-III.D Version 19 is added. CLOSED 3. It is indicated in the MR, the equation is taken from paragraph 16 of AMS-III.D version 19. The equation 3 is in correct sequence in the MR, however, it is not clear which equation number in the AMS-III.D version 19 is referred to. OPEN Corrective Action #2 1. Closed This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- 2. Closed rective action taken in details 3. The equation number is removed from the equation. The text clearly refers to equation 2 of AMS-III.D Page 24 of 119 Gold Standard Verification Report: National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia
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Assessment #2 MR version 1.4, section 3.24: The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- 3. For simplicity the PP has removed the equation number and has 1. In case of non-closure, made reference to equation 2 of applied methodology AMS-III.D additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) version 19. shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding E1 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR version 1.2, Section 3.2.4, table 36: The Ʃ(MCF.MS) value is not biguous style; address the consistent with the value in table 21. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- Updated to 2 decimals as in table 21. rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 3.2.4, table 36: The values of the EFAWMS (P) The assessment shall encom- (kgCH /year) have been corrected to be consistent with the values in table pass all open issues in annex A- 4 1. In case of non-closure, 21. additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding E2 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding ER spreadsheet, ER database sheet: During database, usage survey Describe the finding in unam- document review and interviews conducted, it was found several biguous style; address the context (e.g. section) biodigesters have stopped operations since 2012 and earlier. These non- operational units shall be removed and no VERs shall be claimed.
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Corrective Action #1 These units are removed minus the ones that were restored. An additional This section shall be filled by sheet is added to the ER database with this, see sheet US_MPI which the PP. It shall address the cor- rective action taken in details. totals the number of units out of operation at 25. In the sheet Stat_SD this is subtracted from the totals (cell F6). In sheet ER database, the units out of operation, 25 are subtracted from the cumulative in January 2013 (see cell G88). Since it is a cumulative, each subsequent month contains 25 less units than commissioned. As a result the ERs are now lower. See the changes in the MR, e.g. table 48 and in chapter 3.1 a section describing this is added. Table 48 shows the numbers commissioned (=number of units checked for quality and handed over to the household), not the number in operation. Cell F8 indicates the number of units in operation which is total number of units commissioned (as shown in table 48)) -25 * usage rate. As the sheet ER database shows, the ER is only calculated based on the number of units in operation as 25 units are subtracted and the total are multiplied with the usage rate. Some wording is changed around the cell F8 to make this more clear. Assessment #1 ER spreadsheet, ER database sheet: The 25 non-operational units has The assessment shall encom- been deducted and correction made to MR and Er spreadsheet. The pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, cumulative number of operating units are reduced from 20,286 to 20,261. additional corrective action and The baseline emissions are calculated based on 20,261 units in operation. VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Therefore, is correct. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding E3 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- biguous style; address the ER spreadsheet, Stat DB sheet: Error for cells E203 to E205 context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- Removed in the ER database version 1.3 rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 ER spreadsheet version 1.3: Error for cells E203 to E205 in Stat SD sheet The assessment shall encom- have been found to be removed and this does not affect the ER pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, calculations. additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding E4
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Finding E4 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding ER spreadsheet:, BIO_DB sheet: Describe the finding in unam- biguous style; address the 1. During the field inspection at Prey Veng province, it was found 1 context (e.g. section) biodigester ID 1401111373 is inconsistent with the database 2. During the the field inspection at Svay Rieng, it was found 2 biodigesters ID 2005112137 and 2005122439 are inconsistent with the database. Corrective Action #1 The codes have been corrected in the database for Prey Veng and Svay This section shall be filled by Rieng. The correct code of Prey Veng is 1401121373 and of Svay Rieng, the PP. It shall address the cor- rective action taken in details. the first one, is 2005122137. The mistakes are small and due to confusion between the district codes at local level. In the ER database v1.3 one column is added with the old code (see Bio_DB) column A so that it is easy to trace back the changes. The second mistake in Svay Rieng, 2005122439, is a mistake on the warrantee certificate that the households have, form 09 (biodigester completion report) and the database contain the correct number. Next week 9-13 June this household will be visited and the certificate will be updated. A copy of this will be submitted to the DOE as evidence. Assessment #1 ER spreadsheet version 1.3: The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- 1. Prey Veng: The biodigester ID 1401111373 could be confirmed as 1. In case of non-closure, wrong in the database and is corrected as 1401121373 and additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) consistent with the certificate provided to the household. CLOSED shall be added. 2. Svay Rieng: For biodigester ID 2005112137 could be confirmed as wrong in the database and corrected as 2005122137. The ID in the database is corrected is and consistent with the ID stated in the certificate of the household. For biodigester ID 2005122439, the ID was wrongly written on the certificate and therefore the certificate will be revised to be consistent with the database. For further assessment after certificate is provided. OPEN Corrective Action #2 1. Closed This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- 2. A picture of the updated warranty certificate is included in the rective action taken in details. reply package (file updated warrantee certificate.jpg) Assessment #2 ER spreadsheet version 1.3: The assessment shall encom- pass all open issues in annex A- 2. The updated warranty certificate is submitted which indicates the 1. In case of non-closure, correct biodigester ID 2005122439 and is correct. /WC/ additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
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Finding SD1 Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR version 1.2, Indicator 2: The number of toilets connected for MPII is biguous style; address the inconsistent with the database. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- This is updated in MR v.1.3. rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Indicator 2: The number of toilets connected for MPII has The assessment shall encom- been updated in table 51. The total number of toilets connected for 2012 is pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, 2352, and for 2013 is 2513. Hence the increased toilets connected as additional corrective action and compared between the two years are 161. This has been correctly VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) reflected in table 51 and conclusion paragraph. shall be added. However, the number of toilets connected for 2012 has not been updated in Table 50 (Situation at 31/12/2012). OPEN Corrective Action #2 Table 50 is updated accordingly, please check MR 1.4 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- rective action taken in details. Assessment #2 MR version 1.4, Indicator 2: The number of toilets connected in year 2012 The assessment shall encom- has been corrected and consistent with the database. pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, additional corrective action and VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding SD2 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR version 1.2, Indicator 8: The number of BCCs stated are inconsistent biguous style; address the with the database context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by This is updated in both the ER database sheet BCC and the MRv1.3 see the PP. It shall address the cor- indicator 8. It is now consistent rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Indicator 8: The information on the number of BCCs is The assessment shall encom- corrected in table 57 for both Situation at 31/12/2012 and at 31/12/2013. pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, The updated numbers have been cross-checked with the database and additional corrective action and could be confirmed as correct and consistent. VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) shall be added. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
Finding SD3
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Finding SD3 Classification CAR CL FAR Description of finding Describe the finding in unam- MR version 1.2, section 4.2.2, Indicator 10: Clarification requested on why biguous style; address the the DOE fees are higher in that year than expected. context (e.g. section) Corrective Action #1 This section shall be filled by the PP. It shall address the cor- Updated, the DOE fees are lower than previously. rective action taken in details. Assessment #1 MR version 1.3, Section 4.2.2, Indicator 10: Information has been updated The assessment shall encom- that the total net cash inflow at 31/12/2013 is lower than at 31/12/2012 due pass all open issues in annex A- 1. In case of non-closure, to lower funding from ODA for the programme. additional corrective action and The financial statement has been checked and could be confirmed as VT assessments (#2, #3, etc.) /CS/ shall be added. correct. Conclusion To be checked during the next verification Tick the appropriate checkbox Additional action should be taken (finding remains open) The finding is closed
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5. SUMMARY OF VERIFICATION ASSESSMENTS
The following paragraphs include the summary of the final verification assessments after all CARs and CRs are closed out. For details of the assessments pl. refer to the discussion of the verification findings in chapter 4 and the verification protocol (Annex 1).
Involved Parties and Project Participants The following parties to the Kyoto Protocol and project participants are involved in this project activity. Table 5-1: Project Parties and project participants
Characteristic Party Project Participant
Non-Annex 1 Cambodia National Biodigester Programme, SNV Cambodia
Annex 1 N/A N/A
Implementation of the project During the verification, a site visit was carried out from 2014-06-02 to 2014-06-05. On the basis of this site visit and the reviewed project documentation it can be confirmed that w.r.t. the realized technology, the project equipment, as well as the monitoring and metering equipment, the project has been implemented and operated as described in the registered PDD and the GS Passport. This is the 2nd monitoring period under the renewed crediting period II. During this monitoring period, 1,115 biodigesters were built and commissioned. The total number of biodigesters commissioned as at 2013-12-31 were 20,286 units. However, from the usage survey, 25 units are no longer in operation. Therefore, these 25 units are excluded in the carbon emissions calculation. Refer CAR E2 raised and closed out.
Project history: During the renewal crediting period validation, the validating DOE might have raised issues that could not be closed or resolved during the validation stage. For this purpose FARs might have been raised. No such issues were identified for this project. This is the 2nd monitoring period of the crediting period II and no FARs being identified during the 1st monitoring period.
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Compliance with the monitoring plan: The monitoring system and all applied procedures are in compliance to monitoring plan of the renewed registered PDD with Gold Standard. Evidence was available to the verification team to check the compliance of the monitoring plan. The reporting procedures reflect the requirements of the monitoring plan for the carbon monitoring and sustainable development criteria. All relevant data is stored for the whole monitoring period and traceable to the computer server at the PP office.
Compliance with the sustainability monitoring plan: The SD indicators as per the GS matrix are monitored and reported appropriately and cross-verified by means of desk review of supporting documents, interviews with the PP and selected householders. The monitoring system and all applied procedures are in compliance to the sustainability monitoring plan in the registered renewed PDD and the Gold Standard principle. During the site visit, the verification team has randomly selected 172 households to conduct interviews by means of personal visits and telephone calls in several provinces of Cambodia (90 telephone interviewed and 82 visited). The questions asked were basically based on requirements of the Annex I, Rules and Toolkit to the Gold Standard version 2.1. /SDI/ The main topics included, but not limited to, the followings: Air quality Water quality and quantity Soil condition Biodiversity Quality of employment Livelihood of the poor Access to affordable and clean energy services Human and institutional capacity Quantitative employment and income generation Access to investment Technology transfer and technological self-reliance A summary of interview questions and feedback received are presented in the below table:
Questions for households during Summary of feedback SD indicator the site interviews Air quality 1. Has there been a problem with the Before the construction of the outdoor/indoor air quality in your biodigester, the animal dung was not house in the past? Do you think that collected and managed which led the the project help for cleaner air? animal dung was everywhere. Burning of firewood and charcoal in the traditional stoves created significant
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Questions for households during Summary of feedback SD indicator the site interviews smoke and give air quality problem since the kitchen was located inside the house. This made the indoor air hotter and difficult to breathe. With the installation of the biodigesters, animals dung was collected and managed properly, thus the problem no long exists. During this monitoring period, there is no change to the above. 2. Have there been bad odour Prior to the installation and operation of problems in the past? Do you think biodigesters, there was quite unpleasant this project help or worsen this odour from the animal dung, which was problem? scattered around. The animal dung is collected and used by the biodigesters, thus the unpleasant odour issue is over. The project activity has helped to give residents a clean and better atmosphere surrounding their houses. There is no change to the above for this monitoring period. Water quality 1. What is the main water source are Most of the households are located in and quantity you using for your daily needs? Is it remote villages. The harvested sufficient? rainwater is the primary and clean source of water. Some others are using pond and / or lake water for daily needs for washing. If there is no drought, the harvested rainwater will be sufficient for the daily needs. None of the interviewed households are using underground water, for example from drilled wells. Sometimes the residents collect water distributed at the nearby temple wherever there is insufficient rainwater harvested. There is no change to the above for this monitoring period.. 2. Do you have drilled wells in your None of the interviewed households are house? using water from drilled wells. There is no change for this monitoring period. 3. Do you use pond/lake water for your Some of the interviewed households are daily needs? For what purpose? using water from nearby water bodies, Cooking or just washing? mostly ponds and lakes for their daily needs, primarily for washing. For cooking, they use harvested Page 32 of 119 Gold Standard Verification Report: National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia
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Questions for households during Summary of feedback SD indicator the site interviews rainwater or collect from the nearby temple. There is no change for this monitoring period. 4. What are the main uses of the water The water from nearby water bodies is sources in your area? Do you think mainly used for farming and animal the project will have any positive or needs. negative effect on the water Some of the households built sources? biodigesters away from such water bodies, thus the water quality is not impacted by the project activity. In addition, the interviewed households do not have drilled wells; therefore the water quality is not influenced by the operation of biodigesters. There is no change for this monitoring period. 5. Do you think that the project In most cases, the households reported improve or worsen the water that the operation of biodigesters has conditions? What are the main helped to improve the water quality in concerns about water in your the aspect that the animal dung is better village? managed. No animal dung is spreading into water bodies or around the house. None of the interviewed households indicated any water concerns. As observed by the verification team, almost all households have their own rainwater containers to store the harvested water. There is no change for this monitoring period. 6. Do you think this project will make Water quality is not affected by the the water levels to go up or down, project. No underground water is being or do you think the water levels will used, hence, there is no impacts not be affected? observed. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Soil condition 1. How is the soil quality after the The soil quality has been improved installation and operation of the significantly due to the use of bio-slurry biodigesters? from the biodigesters. The animal dung has been treated inside the biodigesters, thus the harmful bacteria has been reduced. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 2. What is the main crops/farming Most of the households are doing rice activities taking place in your farming and casual vegetables household? gardening with a few crops. Page 33 of 119 Gold Standard Verification Report: National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia
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Questions for households during Summary of feedback SD indicator the site interviews Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 3. What do you use the bio-slurry for? The bio-slurry is used for their own How do you store the bio-slurry? vegetable gardening and rice farming activities. Normally a concrete yard is built to store the bio-slurry mixed with rice straws prior to application to the soil. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Other 1. Do you think the project gives other No case has been reported by the pollutants pollutants? interviewed households. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Biodiversity 1. Have the project helps to reduce Using the biogas generated by the chemicals in the local water, soil or biodigesters has helped to reduce the air that will help the animals? smoke due to burning of firewood, charcoal and kerosene. In this aspect, the indoor air atmosphere quality and quality of water in nearby water bodies has contributed to improve animals health. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Quality of 1. Do you think that this project offers Households recognized that local employment opportunities for employment? residents have been offered for employment in the construction of biodigesters in their villages. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 2. Do you think that this project could The BCCs involved in the building of provide more permanent jobs? biodigesters reported that they are having a better and permanent job from this biodigesters project. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 3. What suggestions would you give The interviewed BCCs are mainly that may help the quality of farmers and poor households. With the employment in your community? present quality of employment, they felt satisfied and are expecting more biodigesters to be built. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Livelihood of 1. Have this project helps poor people? Poor households have become less poor the poor since they have more time saved from collecting firewood. With the saved time the household Page 34 of 119 Gold Standard Verification Report: National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia
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Questions for households during Summary of feedback SD indicator the site interviews involved in other activities that can generate more income. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 2. Have the project lead to better local Yes, in terms of improved air quality and sanitation or health? water quality, the interviewed households reported that they enjoyed a better quality of life with the installation of biodigesters. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Access to 1. How are the biogas lamps and Using biogas lamps and stoves are affordable and biogas stoves in comparison with clean. The households were satisfied clean energy using kerosene and that the biogas stoves take less time for services firewood/charcoal before? cooking as compared with the traditional firewood or charcoal fuelled stoves. The kitchen is cleaner since no smoke from the biogas stoves. Some households do not have access to grid electricity. Using the biogas lamps provide lighting during the night. Therefore, no change for this monitoring period. 2. Do you have electricity access Some villages do not have grid before and now? electricity access and biogas lamps have really been an alternative to battery operated lamps. However, due the lamp filament can be broken easily, several of the households have continue to use battery operated lamps. During the onsite inspection, it was found several households have grid electricity supply. Whilst some have installed solar panel as an alternative to the biogas lamps. Therefore, there is change for the usage of biogas lamp for this monitoring period. The PP has to consider review the SD Indicator since there is a drop for usage of biogas lamps. 3. How much on average do you have The households do not incurred any to pay for fuel in the past? How is it costs in using wood for cooking. With compared with the biogas as a the biogas available, it has reduced source of fuel? their time in collecting wood. Some of the households continue to use biogas lamps which they could Page 35 of 119 Gold Standard Verification Report: National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia
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Questions for households during Summary of feedback SD indicator the site interviews save up cost in using batteries to operate the lamp. Some households have installed solar panel as supplement to the biogas lamp. There is change to usage of biogas for cooking purpose for this monitoring period. However, there is a drop in usage of biogas for lighting. 4. Are you satisfied with your biogas The households are happy with the use fuel (for energy or cooking)? Do you of biogas stoves and lamps. Most of the think the project has led to a better visited households install 2 stoves and scenario for fuel or energy 1 to 2 biogas lamps since the biogas is availability and affordability? a free source of fuel. However, with the available of grid electricity to some households, the usage of biogas lamps are dropping. There are several households has installed solar panel as alternative for lightings and operate the television. Therefore a change for the usage of biogas for lighting for this monitoring period. 5. Do you think the project will Where some households do not have contribute to a long lasting solution access to grid electricity, biogas fuel for your fuel/energy needs? plays an important role for lighting besides used for cooking. There are still poor households and the biogas from the biodigesters remains an important energy choice. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Human and 1. Was there any training program Training is provided to the household by institutional arranged to understand the project? the masons on how to operate the capacity biodigesters. Instruction and operation booklet is provided to operate the biodigesters. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Quantitative 1. Do you have any family members or Some households reported they have employment friends working as masons / relatives and/or friends working as and income construction companies for building masons and construction companies in generation the biodigesters? building the biodigesters. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 2. What is the main way of making Most of the interviewed households money in your household? Can this earn their living from rice farming, rising Page 36 of 119 Gold Standard Verification Report: National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia
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Questions for households during Summary of feedback SD indicator the site interviews project bring new jobs? of animals and some vegetables cultivation. Some are doing small business for example wedding and other services for local community. Some have family members working as local teachers. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 3. Do you think that the salaries offered Householders have reported that in their to masons in this project would be villages, a lot of households at first better than the average salary? hesitated to build biodigesters. However, after they saw the advantages of the biodigesters of the nearby households, they started to change their mind and agreed to construct a biodigester. Masons working for NBP projects found themselves satisfied with the better income. They are expecting more biodigesters to be built in order to have more jobs and income. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Balance of 1. How long does it take you to repay Some of the interviewed households payments and the loans for building the reported that it may take 2 to 4 years for investment biodigesters? them to repay the loans for building the biodigesters.
Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 2. Do you think this project will inspire Several of interviewed households others to invest in your community? assist to encourage other to invest in constructing a biodigester Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Technology 1. Do you think that the biodigesters The biodigester is a first time introduced transfer and are new to your community? to the village. technological Therefore no change for this monitoring self-reliance period. 2. Do you think that the biodigesters The biodigesters have helped the introduced is appropriate and will be households for clean source of energy. help the community? Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 3. Do you receive sufficient training to Training is provided to the household by operate the biodigesters properly the masons on how to operate the and safely? biodigesters. Instruction and operation booklet is Page 37 of 119 Gold Standard Verification Report: National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia
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Questions for households during Summary of feedback SD indicator the site interviews provided to operate the biodigesters. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. 4. Do you think that biodigesters are Yes, particularly for those villages do not important to the development of your have grid electricity access and where community? people are still have low income to afford the fuel expenditure. The biodigesters have contributed significantly to improving the life of households. Therefore no change for this monitoring period. Below are detailed data and assessments for each sustainable development indicator. Sustainable Development Indicators:
Indicator Parameter Value Verification Opinion
Air Quality Reduction in Charcoal: 100% The value was derived from the Kitchen wood and reduction Performance Test (KPT) conducted during the charcoal last monitoring period. /KPT/ Based on the KPT Firewood: 97% consumption for results, there was a reported 100% reduction in reduction cooking in the charcoal usage and 97% in firewood usage project respectively. /KPT/ compared to the During the onsite interview and inspection for baseline. this monitoring period, the randomly selected 170 households/LHH/ revealed that they do not use firewood for their daily cooking. Firewood is only used in cases, where they need to cook a lot of food during festive events. The same situation was observed for the households that run small business which requires intensive fuel for cooking for example, water for drinks. Charcoal was no longer use for the daily cooking. As compared with the baseline scenario, the usage of charcoal and firewood has reduced significantly; therefore the score of this SD indicator is positive.
Water quality Number of toilets 2,513 The data was based on the project database. and quantity connected to the The verification team has checked the database biodigester /ERC/ to confirm the total number of toilets connected to biodigesters was reported as 2,513 units as of 2013-12-31. Based on the interviews with the randomly selected households /LHH/, some households have constructed their toilets, but some have not. From the the list of interviewed households none of the households have toilets connected to the biodigesters. However, with the newly built biodigesters there is a provision for toilet connection.
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Based on the project database and onsite interviews with households and programme coordinators, it is assumed that there is progressive improvement in water quality and quantity due to increasing of toilets connected to the biodigesters. Thus, the score for this SD indicator is positive.
Soil condition Cumulative 18,279 The data was derived from the Carbon number of Monitoring Survey (CMS). /CMS/ The survey
households that results were checked by the verification team on use bio-slurry as randomly selected households that they used fertilizer and found bio-slurry a much better fertilizers for their crops as compared with the traditional chemical fertilizers. Most of the households who used the bio-slurry as an alternative fertilizer for their crops reported a savings from buying chemical fertilizers. Besides the bio- slurry has helped to improve the yield. From the onsite visit, the verification team was satisfied that soil condition and soil hygiene has been significantly improved due to the usage of bio- slurry. The continuously used of bio-slurry by the number of households has increased from 16,963 to 18,279 households in this monitoring period ending at 2013-12-31. Since in the baseline scenario, none of the households used bio-slurry, the score for this SD indicator is positive.
Biodiversity Cumulative 27.5Gg The value was calculated from the difference savings of wood between the baseline and project fuel usage, multiplied by the number of biodigester units installed within the MPII of CPII. The baseline and project fuel usage were based on the Carbon Monitoring Survey (CMS), which has been checked by the verification team. /CMS/ The programme achieved a total savings of firewood of 122.8Gg within this monitoring period from the start of the PA. In the baseline scenario, firewood is commonly used for daily cooking by households, the score for this SD indication is positive.
Quality of Number of Certified The value was based on the records of training Employment trained masons masons: 540 of masons in the project database. /ERC/ and supervisors Supervisors: 109 During this monitoring period there is an increase of certified masons from 533 to 540. The number of supervisors maintain at 109. Prior to the programme implementation, there was no such vocational training. Therefore, the
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Indicator Parameter Value Verification Opinion score for this SD indicator is positive.
Livelihood of 1. Cumulative 1. 34% of users The value was derived from the Carbon the Poor number of use biogas Monitoring Survey (CMS). /CMS/ Within the biogas lamps in lamps, an current monitoring period, the programme has use equivalent to achieved biogas lamp usage rate of 35% 9,525 lamps 2. Cumulative The rate of households using biogas lamp has used number of users dropped from 48% during the last monitoring that use biogas 2. 100% usage period to 34% as at 2013-12-31 for this for cooking of biogas as monitoring period. main cooking The drop in using biogas lamp due to access of fuel grid electricity and solar panels in some villages. The usage of biogas for cooking is at 100% according to the usage survey. /US/ From the onsite inspection and telephone interviews, it can be confirmed this information is correct.. Every household uses biogas for their daily cooking except during some special family or festive events where they need to cook a lot of food firewood is used as supplement fuel. In all cases, households expressed significant improvements in the following aspects: 1. Improvement in health status for local residents due to low usage firewood, thus reducing smoke in the house and cooking area. 2. Improvement in lighting since biogas lamps are easy to operate and start up. 3. Improvement in cooking time since biogas stoves require less start-up time and cleaner. Since in the baseline scenario, no biogas was used for cooking and/or lighting by households, the score for this SD indicator is positive.
Access to Reduction in $7.91 from The data was derived from the Carbon affordable and cooking and cooking fuel and Monitoring Survey. /CMS/ The baseline scenario clean energy lighting fuel $1.34 from estimated an expenditure of 36,366 riel (about services expenditure lighting fuels. $9) of the target population per month. At the compared to the end of current monitoring period, the baseline expenditure savings was $9.25 per month. calculated at From the onsite inspections and interviews, it current prices was found the households have a better life in terms of access to low-cost and clean energy (biogas) for their daily cooking and lighting. Since the expenditure savings is increased and above the baseline scenario estimate, the score for this SD indicator is positive.
Human and Cumulative 66 of which 52 The data was based on the records of BCC
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Indicator Parameter Value Verification Opinion institutional number of are in operation established in the project database. /ERC/ The capacity established number of BCC still in operation has reduced as Biogas compared with the previous monitoring period. Construction The verification team has interviewed the BCCs Companies during onsite inspection that there is a drop in (BCC) construction during the 1st half of this monitoring period whereby some of the BCCs have started other businesses. Since the BCCs are specific for this programme only, the score for this SD indicator is positive.
Qualitative Cumulative 430,882 The data was based on the records for the employment number of number of constructed biodigesters from the and income masons working project database. /ERC/CM/ generation days It was calculated based on the working days required for completing each type of biodigester size categories and multiplied by the number of days for both skilled and unskilled masons. The data is the cumulative working days incurred by the skilled and unskilled masons to construct 20,286 units of biodigesters from the start of the programme until 2013-12-31. In the baseline scenario, there are such related jobs therefore, the score for this SD indicator is positive.
Balance of Net cash inflow $1,357,578.08 The amount was based on the accounting payments and records of the project cash inflow and outflows. investments /CS/ The net cash inflow is lower than the value from the last monitoring period of $1,534,180.69. The low amount was due to the ODA received for year 2013 was lower than year 2012. In the baseline scenario the value was zero. Hence, the score for this SD indicator is positive.
Technology Number of 20,286 The data was based on the records for the transfer and biodigesters built accumulated number of constructed technological biodigesters. /ERC/ self-reliance During this monitoring period, 1,115 units was constructed and commissioned. In the baseline scenario, there was no biodigester built, the score for this SD indicator is positive. For further details concerning the sustainability indicators please refer to Annex 2.
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Compliance with the monitoring methodology: The monitoring system is in compliance with the applied monitoring methodology “Technologies and practices to displace decentralized thermal energy consumption”, version 1.0.
Carbon data and parameters: During the verification all relevant monitoring parameters (as listed in the PDD) have been verified with regard to the appropriateness of the applied measurement / determination method, the correctness of the values applied for ER calculation, the accuracy and applied QA/QC measures. The results as well as the verification procedure are described parameter-wise in the project specific verification checklist. After appropriate corrections were carried out by the project participant it can be confirmed that all monitoring parameters have been measured / determined without material misstatements and in line with all applicable standards and relevant requirements.
Data and parameters monitored:
Parameter Value Verification opinion
P : Quantity of Kg/year/h The data was based on the KPT results p,y Fuel fuel that is h conducted for the previous monitoring consumed in the period on 2013-03-15. LPG 0 project scenario in According to PDD, the data will be updated year y Charcoal 0 every 2 years or more frequent after 1st Firewood 41.172 verification. Therefore, there is no survey conducted for this monitoring period. The data applied is same as the survey results conducted on 2013-03-15 and is correctly applied. During the onsite inspection of the randomly selected households, no charcoal and LPG being used for daily cooking although some households still used firewood in some special family or festive events. /LHH/
fNRB: Fraction of 77.00% According to section B.7.1 of PDD, the Non-Renewable data will be “Fixed value for the second Biomass crediting period, but will be monitored if there is any updated information”. Since there is an updated by the CDM Small-Scale Working Group (SSCWG 43). /WG43/ Annex 4 as reported in EB77 meeting report, the data is updated accordingly. The data was checked and could be
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confirmed as correctly applied.
Up,y: Percentage 90.86522% The data was derived from the usage of bio-digesters in survey, which was conducted by a third use in monitoring party. /US/ The excel worksheet of the period y usage survey has been checked and the calculation of the percentage of bio- digesters in use could be confirmed as correct.
LEp,y: Leakage 0.1163 tCO2e/hh/year The leakage emission in the project emission in project scenario within the current monitoring scenario during period is comprised of physical leakage year y from bio-digesters and leakage from incomplete combustion of biogas in the stoves. /ERC/ Leakage from bio-digesters: 4.6266kgCH4/year or 0.1163tCO2e/hh/year Leakage from incomplete combustion by the stoves: 0.0250kgCH4/year or 0.0006tCO2e/hh/year The IPCC default physical leakage of the bio-digesters of 10% was applied according to the applied methodology. /IPCC/ The combustion efficiency of the biogas stoves of 99.4% was applied based on study report conducted by the SNV. /SREM/ Tab AWMS B,P of the excel worksheet /ERC/ has been checked and the calculations and data could be confirmed as correct and in line with the monitoring plan of the registered PDD.
Np,y: Number of 20,286 The data was the accumulated number of biogas plants biodigesters constructed since the start of commissioned the programme as captured by the project database./ERC/ This can be confirmed as correct. However, for carbon emissions calculation, the number of biodigesters applied is 20,261 units due to some non-operation found during the survey.
MS : Fraction ∑MCF.M The data was based on the carbon (P,s,k) Category T of livestock Si monitoring survey (CMS), which was
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Parameter Value Verification opinion category T’s conducted by a third party at a frequency Non-dairy manure fed in the 7.87% in accordance with the carbon monitoring cow biodigester and plan in the registered PDD.. /CMS/ other MS Pig 14.61% Tab MS analysis of the ER worksheet has Buffalo 7.52% been reviewed on the data and calculation
and could be confirmed as correct.
N(T): Number of Category The data was based on the carbon LC animals of T T monitoring survey (CMS), which was livestock category conducted by a third party. Tab SV_DB of Non-dairy T 3.31 the ER worksheet indicates the calculation cow of these values and were reviewed and Pig 4.79 could be confirmed as correct. /ERC,/CMS/ Buffalo 0.71 The survey data was conducted by a third party at a frequency in accordance with the carbon monitoring plan in the registered PDD.
PL: Physical 4.6516kgCH4/year, or The leakage emission in the project leakage of the scenario within the current monitoring 0.1163tCO e/hh/year biodigester 2 period is comprised of physical leakage from bio-digesters and leakage from incomplete combustion by the stoves. The IPCC default physical leakage of the bio-digesters of 10% was applied according to the applied methodology. /IPCC/ Tab AWMS B,P of the ER worksheet has been checked. The calculations and data could be confirmed as correct and in line with the monitoring plan of the registered PDD. /ERC/CMS/
EF : kgCH EF The data was calculated. Tab AWMS B,P, awms,T 4 Category per animal per (kgCH /he table 2 of the ER worksheet indicates the T 4 year for livestock ad/year) calculation of these values has been type T in the reviewed and could be confirmed as non-dairy /ERC/CMS/ project 4.425 correct. cow The survey was conducted by a third party Pig 5.543 at a frequency in accordance with the Buffalo 7.171 carbon monitoring plan of the registered PDD.
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Bio-slurry: The MS of the end use of bio- Referring to the SD indicator No. 3 – Soil end-use systems slurry: condition, chosen parameter is the of bio-slurry cumulative number of households that use - 18,279 households use bio-slurry as fertilizer. The CMS results bio-slurry for their farming show the number of households that use and/or gardening bio-slurry was 18,279 by the end of current activities monitoring period. /CMS/ - emission from the bio- The emission source from the use of bio- slurry was derived at slurry was not covered by the applied 0.07tCO /year/hh 2 methodology. Therefore, the PP had calculated the project emission from the end-use of bio-slurry (digestate) to account for the project emission in case the bio- slurry was handled in aerobically manner. For this monitoring period, the value was 0.070tCO2/year/hh which is more than 1% than the emission reductions per household per year period of 5.595tCO2e/hh/year in the current monitoring period. Tab Bio-slurry of the ER worksheet has been checked, the data and calculations could be confirmed as correct. /ERC/ Based on the VVS, version 06.0, /VVS/ para 87 only emission source results in emissions that contribute more than 1% of the total average annual emission reduction will be considered. During this monitoring period, the PE for for bio-slurry is 1.25% of ERs, therefore is more than 1% and has to be deducted. In the ER assessment for this monitoring period, the PE has been deducted to obtain the final ER. /ERC/
Data and parameters not monitored:
Parameter Value Verification opinion / Data source
PL - Methane 10% of total methane The percentage was based on page 52 of leakage from the production the applied methodology. /GSM/ The biodigester methodology refers to the IPCC default value. /IPCC/
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Parameter Value Verification opinion / Data source solids excretion of T VS Volume 4 of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for animal category T (kg/day) National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, chapter 10 The VS of pigs is based on the Non-dairy 2.3 IPCC default and adjusted to reflect the cow /IPCC/ real situation in Cambodia. Pig 0.3 (0.51) Buffalo 3.9
3 Bo - Maximum Category Bo (m .kg The IPCC default value has been applied. Biochemical T VS) Volume 4 of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for Methane Potential National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, Non-dairy 0.1 chapter 10 The VS of pigs is based on the cow IPCC default and adjusted to reflect the Pig 0.29 real situation in Cambodia. /IPCC/ Buffalo 0.1
GWPCH4 - Global 25tCO2e/tCH4 Updated as per GS decision: Warming Potential http://www.cdmgoldstandard.org/wp- of Methane content/uploads/2011/09/Global-Warming- Potentials-for-Gold-Standard-Project- Activities-2013.pdf
GWPN2O - Global 298tCO2e/t N2O Updated as per GS decision: Warming Potential http://www.cdmgoldstandard.org/wp- of Nitrous Oxide content/uploads/2011/09/Global-Warming- Potentials-for-Gold-Standard-Project- Activities-2013.pdf
Lagoon: 80% Default value from IPCC has been applied. MCF - Methane Liquid/Slurry: 78% Volume 4 of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for conversion factor Solid Storage: 5% National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, for each manure Compost: 1.5% (passive chapter 10. /IPCC/ management windrow assumed as system mixing is often infrequent) Dry lot: 2% Pasture/Range/Paddock: 2% Daily spread: 1% Digester: 10% Burned for fuel: 10% Other: 1%
ηbiogasstove - 99.40% Data from a study report conducted and Combustion completed in 2001 by the Centre for efficiency of the Energy Studies, Institute of Engineering for biogas stove the Nepal Biogas Support Programme was applied.
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http://www.snvworld.org/sites/www.snvworl d.org/files/publications/efficiency_measure ment_of_biogas_kerosene_and_lpg_stove s_nepal_2001.pdf The value estimated ex-ante in the registered PDD was 98%. However, during the current monitoring period, the PP had applied the value 99.40% from the study report. Higher efficiency value applied resulted in less methane emission from the stoves used. The difference is between 0.016 kgCH4/hh/year (efficiency 99.40%) and 0.055 kgCH4/hh/year (efficiency 98%). Based on the GS methodology Indicative programme, baseline, and monitoring methodology for Small Scale Biodigester, the combustion efficiency of the stoves can be obtained from literature or a default value of 98%. According to the methodology Technologies and practices to displace decentralized thermal energy consumption, version 1.0 does not specify any default value for biogas stove combustion efficiency. Since the most recent data source is applied, the difference in leakage emission is negligible, therefore, the verification team considered it as appropriate.
EF kgCH EF IPCC default values for the region Asia awmsT - 4 Category per animal per (kgCH4/h from volume 4 of the 2006 IPCC T year for livestock ead/year) Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas type T Non-dairy Inventories, chapter 10 8.139 cow Pig 8.976 Buffalo 15.173
Pb,y: Quantity of Fuel Kg/y/hh This parameter is not required to be fuel that is monitored under the registered PDD. /PDD/ LPG 0 consumed in the The data was based on the KPT survey for baseline of project Charcoal 35.916 one day conducted by a third party during year y Firewood 1435.107 the last monitoring period on 2013-03-15 and applicable.
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Contribution to sustainable development: During the verification, the SD indicators were verified with regards to the appropriateness that will contribute to sustainable development. It was evidenced that the project mainly contributes to sustainable development in an undeveloped region of Cambodia.
Monitoring report: A Gold Standard Monitoring Report along with relevant supporting documents was submitted to the verification team by the project participants. These documents form the basis for the verification opinion of TÜV NORD. During the verification, mistakes and needs for clarification were identified. The PP has carried out the requested corrections so that it can be confirmed that the Monitoring report is complete and transparent and accordance with the registered PDD, the GS Passport and relevant GS requirements.
Sampling:
Implementation of the sampling plan: The PP has taken the approach for the sampling plan by adopting EB69 Annex 5 which includes level of assurance. The CMS has a design confidence precision level of at least 90/10. The CMS sample size is 165 and the usage survey sample size is 245. The verification team has checked on the sampling plan and considered appropriate since an addition of 10% has been included to ensure the level of assurance and the number of households is representative.
Sampling approaches during verification: The verification team has applied the sampling plan based on 90/30 confidence level according to GS recommendation to ensure the households interviewed are representative. The sample size is 170 of households from the clusters in the same village in different districts & provinces. /LHH/
The verification team has cross checked with the below link to ensure the sample size of 170 is sufficient. With the number of households, the sample size for 95% CI is 96. Therefore, the 170 sample of households is sufficient and meets the GS sampling requirements of 100. http://www.raosoft.com/samplesize.html /SZ/
ER Calculation: During the verification mistakes in the ER calculation were identified. Corresponding CARs were raised. A revised ER calculation was prepared by the PP and presented to the verification team. All raised issues were addressed appropriately so that all corresponding CARs could be closed out. Thus it is confirmed that the ER calculation is overall correct.
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Quality Management: Quality Management procedures for measurements, collection and compilation of data, data storage and archiving, calibration, maintenance and training of personnel in the framework of this GS/CDM project activity have been defined. The procedures defined can be assessed as appropriate for the purpose. No significant deviations thereof have been observed during the verification.
Comparison with ex-ante estimated emission reductions: The MR includes a comparison of the calculated actual emission reductions with the ex-ante calculated values in the registered PDD.
Ex-Ante ERs: 100,340tCO2e
Ex-Post ERs: 97,2216-530tCO2e
Difference: 3,119810tCO2e (Ex-Post value is lower, on one-year comparison basis) The ex-post value is found to be lower than the ex-ante determined value, therefore no further justification is required.
Overall Aspects of the Verification: All necessary and requested documentation was provided by the project participants so that a complete verification of all relevant issues could be carried out. Access was granted to all installed households which are relevant for the project performance and the monitoring activities. No issues have been identified indicating that the implementation of the project activity and the steps to claim emission reductions are compliant with the GS requirements or any other scheme the monitoring is referring to.
Hints for next periodic Verification: FAR C3 has been raised during this monitoring period for consideration during the next monitoring period.
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6. VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION STATEMENT National Biodigester Programme has commissioned the TÜV NORD JI/CDM Certification Program to carry out the 2nd periodic verification of CPII for the project: “National Biodigester Programme, Cambodia”, with regard to the relevant requirements for GS project activities. The project reduces GHG emissions due to displacement of non-renewable cooking and lighting fuel by biogas, avoidance of methane emission from animal and human waste by capturing and destroying methane for thermal energy use, and displacement of chemical fertilizers by bio-slurry. This verification covers the period from 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 (including both days). In the course of the verification, 18 Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and 02 Clarification Requests (CL) were raised and successfully closed. One Forward Action Request (FAR) was raised and needs to be checked in the next verification. The verification is based on the draft monitoring report, revised monitoring report, the monitoring plan as set out in the registered PDD, the validation report, emission reduction calculation spreadsheet and supporting documents made available to the TÜV NORD JI/CDM CP by the project participant. As a result of this verification, the verifier confirms that: all operations of the project are implemented and installed as planned and described in the validated project design document. the monitoring plan is in accordance with the applied approved GS methodology, i.e., Technologies and practices to displace decentralized thermal energy consumption, version 1.0. the installed equipment essential for measuring parameters required for calculating emission reductions are calibrated appropriately. the monitoring system is in place and functional. The project has generated GHG emission reductions. As the result of the 2nd periodic verification of the CPII, the verifier confirms that the GHG emission reductions are calculated without material misstatements in a conservative and appropriate manner. The emission reductions are calculated in compliance with the monitoring plan and Gold Standard conservativeness principle. Furthermore all parameters listed in the Sustainability monitoring plan are duly monitored and verified. TÜV NORD JI/CDM CP herewith confirms that the project has achieved emission reductions in the above mentioned reporting period as follows:
Emission reductions: 97,2216,530 tCO2e Subang Jaya, 2014-08-3019 Essen, 2014-08-3019
Cheong, Chun Yuen (Robert) Saalmann, Martin TÜV NORD JI/CDM Certification Program TÜV NORD JI/CDM Certification Program Verification Team Leader Final Approval
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7. REFERENCES Table 7-1: Documents provided by the project participant(s)
Reference Document
/CMS/ District and household selection worksheet database
/CS/ Cash inflow and outflow statement, approved by Admin & Finance Manager and Programme Coordinator on 2014-05-02
/ERC/ ER Calculation Worksheet version 1.2 dated 2014-05-13 ER Calculation Worksheet version 1.3 undated ER Calculation Worksheet version 1.4 undated ER Calculation Worksheet version 1.5 undated ER Calculation Worksheet version 1.6 undated ER Calculation Worksheet version 1.7 undated
/KPT/ KPT survey worksheet database conducted on 2013-05-29
/LHH/ Lis of householders interviewed for this monitoring period
/MR/ Monitoring Report version 1.2 dated 2014-04-26 Monitoring Report version 1.3 dated 2014-06-15 Monitoring Report version 1.4 dated 2014-06-28 Monitoring Report version 1.5 dated 2014-07-03 Monitoring Report version 1.6 dated 2014-08-13 Monitoring Report version 1.7 dated 2014-08-29
/OM/ Operations Manual for Private Biodigester Construction Companies (BCCs)
/PC/ Plants commissioned up to 2013-12-31 worksheet
/SF/ Survey forms: 1. Form 1 - Registration of Farmer’s interest after village meeting 2. Form 2 - Feasibility control at farmer’s house. If positive and a credit is required, a copy of this form is submitted to the MFI. The form is stored at the PBPO office. 3. Form 3 - Construction contract between client, technician and PBPO or between client and company with copy to the PBPO. 4. Form 4 - Enrolment form of newly certified masons. 5. Form 6 - Quality control report 6. Form 9 - Completion report 7. Form 10 - End warranty report 8. Form 11 - Quality control on quality control and after-sales service
/SREM/ Study Report - Efficiency Measurement of Biogas, Kerosene and LPG Stoves dated 2001-07
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Reference Document
/TRG/ Check scale form Biodigester User Survey Form Training Report dated 2014-03-13 Training presentation
/US/ 1. Usage sampling and data entry sheet 2. Usage survey questionnaire 3. List with sampled and replaced households
/WC/ Updated Warranty Certificate no. 2005122439
Table 7-2: Background investigation and assessment documents
Reference Document
/AT/ Tool for the demonstration and assessment of additionality version 6.1
/CPM/ TÜV NORD JI / CDM CP Manual (incl. CP procedures and forms)
/EB77/ CDM EB 77 Meeting Report version 01.0
/GSM/ Technologies and practices to displace decentralized thermal energy consumption, version 1.0 (TPDDTEC)
/GSP/ Gold Standard Passport Version 1.5 dated 2012-10-22
/GSR/ Gold Standard Requirements version 2.1
/GSS/ Guidelines for Sampling and Surveys for CDM Project Activities and Programme Of Activities, EB 69, Annex 5
/GST/ Gold Standard Toolkit version 2.1
/IPCC/ Good Practice Guidance and Uncertainty Management in National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: 1. Non-CO2 Stationery Combustion 2. Emissions from Livestock and Manure Management (Chapter 10) 3. IPCC Second Assessment Report – Climate Change 1995: A Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
/PDD/ Project Design Document Version 1.9 dated 2013-02-06
/PLEAD/ Tool “Project and leakage emissions from anaerobic digesters” version 01.0.0 EB 66, Annex 32
/PS/ Project Standard Version 07
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Reference Document
/RRCPII/ Review Report for Renewal of 2nd Crediting Period by the Gold Standard Foundation undated
/SSS/ Standard for Sampling and Surveys for CDM Project Activities and Programme Of Activities, EB 69, Annex 4
/VAL/ Sustainability Validation Report, by TUV-Rheinland, Version 01.6 dated 2013-02-06 (renewal of 2nd crediting period)
/VER/ 1. Sustainability Verification Report for 2nd monitoring period of 1st crediting period by TUV Rheinland Version 01.2 dated 2012-08-15 2. Gold Standard Verification Report for MPI of CPII of National biodigester Programme by TUV-NORD Revision No: 0 dated 2013-06-13
/VVS/ CDM Validation and Verification Standard (Version 06)
/WG43/ Information note - Default values of fraction of non-renewable biomass for Cambodia, version 01.0 (SSCWG43, Annex 4) for fNRB
Table 7-3: Websites used
Reference Link Organisation
/dna-HP/ http://www.camclimate.org.kh/ DNA of Cambodia
/dna-SP/ http://www.government.nl/ministr DNA of Netherlands ies/ienm/organisation
/gs/ http://www.CDMgoldstandard.or CDM Gold Standard g/
/unfccc/ http://cdm.unfccc.int UNFCCC
/ipcc/ www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp IPCC publications
/ss/ http://www.raosoft.com/samplesi Sampling Size ze.html
Table 7-4: List of interviewed persons
Reference MoI1 Name Organisation / Function
Mr. Lam Saoleng NBP Programme Coordinator V Ms /IM01/ Mr. Chhong Rottach NBP Administration and Finance V Ms Manager
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Mr. Sam Prasoeu NBP Biodigester Technician V Ms
Mr. Ham Sambath NBP Biodigester Technician V Ms
Mr. Phuong Dara NBP Bio-slurry Extension Officer V Ms
Mr. In Nimol NBP Database Officer V Ms
Mr. Eric Buysman Independent Carbon Consultant V Ms /IM02/ Mr. Patrick Vooijman CMS Consultant V Ms
Mr. Chea Chheang Biodigester Construction Company / V Ms Odonk District Kampong Speu Province
Mr. Khorn Sakhun Biodigester Construction Company / V Ms Ba phnum District, Prey Veng Province /IM03/ Mr. Lor Som Oeun Biodigester Construction Company / V Ms Svay Chrum District, Svay Rieng Province
Mr. Soan Thy Biodigester Construction Company / V Ms Prey Chor District, Kompong Cham Province
Mr. Khan Chantha NBP Provincial Coordinator V Ms /IM04/ Mr. Koy Sareth NBP Provincial Supervisor V Ms
List of households visited: /LHH/
Location (Province, District, 1 Biodigester Household No. MoI Commune, Village) Number Name
Suon Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 1 V 505111384 Mengheang Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 2 V 505121584 Un Hoeun Kandal
3 V 505111538 Son Sophaon Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey,
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Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 4 V 505121698 Soeun Phal Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 5 V 505121812 Pho Pheap Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 6 V 505111448 Noeng Koemly Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 7 V 505121809 Koim Khom Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 8 V 505070011 Un Som Ol Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 9 V 505121810 Sorn Lim Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 10 V 505121579 Un Thy Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 11 V 505121642 Oem Phal Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 12 V 505111541 Em Sopheab Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 13 V 505111540 Nau Noem Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 14 V 505121643 Touch Kem Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 15 V 505111504 Yon Roeun Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 16 V 505121682 Noeun Sokhorn Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 17 V 505100832 Soch Son Kandal
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 18 V 505111505 Mom Koeun Tuek Ruessei
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Mean Chey, 19 V 505111502 Mom Kong Tuek Ruessei
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Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 21 V 313080374 Oum Thach Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 22 V 313111885 Chi Soeun Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 23 V 313070277 Oum Savun Samraong, Ta Kret
Yeang Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 24 V 313122389 Mengleang Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 25 V 313122404 Bin Sinath Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 26 V 313122510 Phai PhanNa Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 27 V 313122343 Ouk Sophat Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 28 V 313111948 Mom Ra Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 29 V 313122370 Yaem Thong Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 30 V 313122369 Thou Soki Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 31 V 313122368 Chea BunSa Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 32 V 313122344 Rot Soeun Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 33 V 313111867 Chann Chhim Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 34 V 313122446 Choek SaiNheav Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 35 V 313070280 Thuon Sokhoeun Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 36 V 313111997 Chea Ran Samraong, Ta Kret
Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 37 V 313122354 Pen Sokhun Samraong, Smer
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Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 39 V 313122325 Noun Hing Samraong, Smer
Tun Chhorn Kompong Cham, Prey Chhor, 40 V 313132649 Oeng Samraong, Smer
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 41 V 1401110765 Saem Sok Pong Pos
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 42 V 1401110835 Meas Phally Pong Pos
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 43 V 1401110833 Hon Ren Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 44 V 1401100272 Pho Thoeun Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 45 V 1401100506 Ngen Bonh Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 46 V 1401100677 Sok Chanda Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 47 V 1401100485 Sok Phon Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 48 V 1401111314 Prum Own Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 49 V 1401110996 Roeun Savoeun Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 50 V 1401121373 Hel Bon Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 51 V 1401090078 Kang Samnang Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 52 V 1401110709 Yong Phalla Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 53 V 1401100271 Yus Yam Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 54 V 1401111315 Mech Ei Snae Rean
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Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 56 V 1401121594 Pho Thy Snae Rean
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 57 V 1401100609 Phuong Horry Svay Khnei
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 58 V 1401111108 Sau Ny Svay Khnei
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 59 V 1401111111 Chhaem Mom Svay Khnei
Prey Veng, Ba Phnum, Roung Damrei, 60 V 1401111319 Van Sarum Svay Khnei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 61 V 2005133000 Mao Saron Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 62 V 2005133022 Chhim Sony Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 63 V 2005132944 Prak Yath Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 64 V 2005133018 Pen Chouen Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 65 V 2005133021 Chan Vanthorn Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 66 V 2005132999 Nhim Samath Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 67 V 2005111920 Mao Sitha Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 68 V 2005090785 Morm Saran Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 69 V 2005122425 Chhoem Horl Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 70 V 2005122750 Proem Chantha Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 71 V 2005122352 Sor Savoeun Kbal Damrei
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 72 V 2005111927 Chhim Saphon Kbal Damrei
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Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 74 V 2005122137 Paen Thy Svay Yea
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 75 V 2005122598 Chin Vuthy Svay Yea
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 76 V 2005122570 Yin Sarim Svay Yea
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 77 V 2005122439 Kheav Kaine Svay Yea
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 78 V 2005122600 Yin Saray Svay Yea
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 79 V 2005122619 Va By Svay Yea
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 80 V 2005122786 Mei Hun Svay Yea
List of households interviewed by telephone calls:/LHH/
Location (Province, District, 1 Biodigester Household No. MoI Commune, Village) Number Name
Kampong Speu, Aoral, Haong 1 T 504142176 To Soeun Samnam, Krang Ta Va
Kampong Speu, Chbar Mon, Roka 2 T 502142224 Om Sao Phaen Thum, Trapeang Leuk
Kampong Speu, Phnum Sruoch, Kiri 3 T 506142201 Chhim Tea Voan, Trapeang Kraloeng
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Preaek 4 T 706143496 Khim Khean Kroes, Prey Pruos
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Kampong 5 T 706133431 Souen Vanna Trach, Khang Kaeut, Robang Kras
Kampot, Dang Tong, Khcheay Khang 6 T 705143517 Ming Phaov Tboung, Damnak Trayueng
Kampot, Dang Tong, Srae Chea 7 T 705133348 Khem Sarem Khang Cheung, Trapeang Chranieng,
8 T 705133346 Oun Phap Kampot, Dang Tong, Damnak Sokram,
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Khcheay Khang Lech
Kampot, Dang Tong, Totung, 9 T 705143537 Ken Dara Changkieng Khang Kaeut
Kampot, Dang Tong, Angkor Meas, 10 T 705143518 Soam Marl Snao Touch
Kampot, Dang Tong, Khcheay Khang 11 T 705143494 Kak Reth Cheung, Prey Khmum
Kampot, Dang Tong, Angkor Meas, 12 T 705143563 Khim Thul Trapeang reang
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Ruessei 13 T 706143511 Koy khun srok Khang Kaeut, Ruessei Srok
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Preaek 14 T 706143515 Sang Raen Kroes, Prey Pruos
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Svay Tong 15 T 706143545 Raeng Korn Khang Cheung, Phnum Kngab
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Boeng Sala 16 T 706143512 Pak Ry Khang Tboung, Svay Ph'aem
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Kampong 17 T 706133345 Kong Doueng Trach Khang Kaeut, Kaoh Khlout
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Phnom 18 T 706143541 Chhaiy Pann Prasat, Chong Soung
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Prasat 19 T 706143540 Om Taeng Phnom Khyang, Chruoh Ta Saom
Krong Kep, Damnak Chang'aeur, Ou Krasar, 20 T 2301143502 Noun Art Damnak Chambak
Krong Kep, Kaeb, Prey Thum, 21 T 2302143572 Saem Pheng Damnak Chang'aeur
Kampot, Banteay Meas, Tnaot Chong 22 T 702143504 Noun Suphal Srang, Ta Lang
Kampot, Banteay Meas, Samraong 23 T 702143528 Nhork Ravy Leu, Tram Sasar
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Krong Kep, Kaeb, Prey Thum, 26 T 2302133368 Sem Sopheap Kampong Tralach
27 T 2102143798 Duch Sinoun Takeo, Bati, Tnaot, Rumchek
Takeo, Bati, Lumpong, Pean Meas 28 T 2102133681 Sorn Vibol Kaeut
29 T 2107143806 Choun Kheng Takeo, Samraong, Trea, Trea Leu
30 T 2107133570 Chhim Sopheap Takeo, Samraong, Soeng, Tonloab
Kampong Speu, Kong Pisei, Snam 31 T 503142200 Soun Neang Krapeu, Trapeang Veaeng
Kampot, Dang Tong, Damnak Sokram, 32 T 705133347 Thok Chhun Khcheay Khang Lech
Kampot, Kampot, Koun Satv, 33 T 707133380 Meng Kim Shy Kampong Nong
Takeo, Prey Kabbas, Prey Kabbas, 34 T 2106133587 Long Khorn Prey Prum
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Ruessei 35 T 706133390 Phong Deap Srok Khang Lech, Trapeang Niel
Takeo, Angkor Borei, Ba Srae, Svay 36 T 2101133606 Chhorn Hor Cheung
Kampot, Chhuk, Tramaeng, Chheu 37 T 703133396 Nup Sarin Teal Chrum
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Chamlang, 38 T 2005132975 Sao Sam Ath Veal Lngeut
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Kraol Kou, 39 T 2005132983 Reach Hean Prey Thnong
40 T 2107133650 Ngoun Sovann Takeo, Samraong, Soeng, Tonloab
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Kruos, 41 T 2005133016 Pov Yen Krasang Chrum
Takeo, Angkor Borei, Ba Srae, Svay 42 T 2101133677 Touch Try Cheung
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Yea, 43 T 2005133018 Pen Chouen Kbal Damrei
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Kompong Cham, Cheung Prey, 44 T 303111937 Din Lout Sampong Chey, Chambak
Kompong Cham, Kampong Siem, 45 T 306101275 Vat Vuthy Ampil, Banteay Thmei
Kompong Cham, Srei Santhor, Tong 46 T 314090938 Nath Sophon Tralach, Boeng Ting
Kompong Cham, Ou Reang Ov, Preah 47 T 311070266 Boun Vuthy Theat, Thmei Kandal
Kompong Cham, Kang Meas, Peam 48 T 307060008 Von Sren Chi Kang, Peam Chi Kang
Kompong Cham, Ou Reang Ov, Mien, 49 T 311070145 Long Chhon Mien
Kandal, Kien Svay, Dei Edth, Dei Edth 50 T 802110918 Eam Sovan Kaoh Phos
51 T 805110784 Pech Houn Kandal, Leuk Daek, Sandar, Kandal
Kandal, Ponhea Lueu, Phsar Daek, 52 T 809090310 Meach Vang Phnum
Kandal, Khsach Kandal, Preah 53 T 803080201 Meng Sok Im Prasab, Preah Prasab
Soam Chan Kandal, Kien Svay, Dei Edth, Sdau 54 T 802060076 Bopha Kanlaeng
Kandal, Kien Svay, Preaek Aeng, 55 T 802060028 Phum Mich Roboah Angkanh
Kandal, Kien Svay, Samraong Thum, 56 T 802060002 Ly Lin Chrouy Dang
Svay Rieng, Kampong Rou, Ksetr, 57 T 2002122170 Noeub Nong Prey Chamnar
Svay Rieng, Rumduol, Thmea, Prey 58 T 2003090984 Prum Ran Chamkar
Svay Rieng, Svay Chrum, Svay Thum, 59 T 2005090717 Mao Sokha Popear
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Svay Rieng, Svay teab, Monourom, 62 T 2007070074 Khoun Van Ou Ta Mou
Takeo, Prey Kabbas, Kampeaeng, 63 T 2106102108 Lach Son Trapeang Angk
Takeo, Prey Kabbas, Kampeaeng, 64 T 2106080579 Sao Chen Trapeang Angk
65 T 2107070358 Ba Huch Takeo, Samraong, Sla, a Roung
Takeo, Kiri Vong, Ream Andaeuk, 66 T 2104070184 Chea Nheth Ream Andaeuk
Takeo, Samraong, Boeng Tranh 67 T 2107080513 Prak Touch Khang Tboung, Hang Heng
Takeo, Kiri Vong, Prey Rumdeng, 68 T 2104070328 Sao Leang Phnum Krapeu
69 T 2104060008 Chhay Leng Takeo, Kiri Vong, Prey Rumdeng, Buor
Kampong Speu, Thpong, Rung 70 T 508121712 Leang Socheat Roeang, Krang Ta Char
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Peang Lvea, 71 T 505111142 Ban Sothea Srae Ou
Kampong Speu, Odongk, Krang Chek, 72 T 505101043 Saen Botnea Ak Yum
Kampong Speu, Samraong Tong, 73 T 507100821 Sum Choun Trapeang Kong, Soben
Kampong Speu, Phnum Sruoch, Ou, 74 T 506080525 Tan Bopha Krang Pnov
Kampong Speu, Basedth, Pou Mreal, 75 T 501070105 Eak Thol Ou Char
Kampong Speu, Basedth, Pou 76 T 501080403 Kong Kim Angkrang, Trapeang Trakiet
Kampong Chhnang, Kampong 77 T 405110546 Kaev Socheang Tralach, Ta Ches, Thlok Yol
Kampong Chhnang, Sameakki Mean Chey, 78 T 407090341 Heng Ya Tbaeng Khpos, Ra
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Kampong Chhnang, Sameakki Mean Chey, 80 T 407080026 Phorn Phoeun Tbaeng Khpos, Ra
Kampong Chhnang, Kampong 81 T 404080018 Kao Vat Leaeng, Pou, Peam Tonlea
Kampot, Dang Tong, Dang Tong, 82 T 705111506 Khan Sopheap Khcheay Khang Tboung
Kampot, Banteay Meas, Banteay 83 T 702101309 Nob Yot Meas Khang Lech, Kandanh
Kampot, Kampong Trach, Ruessei 84 T 706111986 Sok Ny Srok Khang Lech, Trapeang Niel
Kampot, Banteay Meas, Voat Angk 85 T 702111793 Sim Thoun Khang Tboung, Totuem
Kampot, Banteay Meas, Samraong 86 T 702080363 Khoem Thim Leu, Bariveas
Krong Preah Sihanouk, Prey Nob, 87 T 1802101034 Kol Hean Ou Oknha Heng, Ou Ta Pang
Prey Veng, Kanhchriech, Kdoeang 88 T 1404111064 Nhe Ros Reay, Saloung
Seam Reap, Soutr Nikom, Khnar Pou, 89 T 1711120252 Lim Sophart Bos Thum
Kampong Thom, Stueng Saen, 90 T 603110141 Yen Noeun Srayov, Pramat dei
1) Means of Interview: (Telephone, E-Mail, Visit)
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A1: Verification Protocol A2: Statements of Competence of involved Personnel
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ANNEX 1: VERIFICATION PROTOCOL Table A-1: GHG calculation procedures and management control testing / detailed audit testing of residual risk areas and random testing Conclusions and Identification, Areas Requiring Identification of Additional verification assessment and testing Areas of residual risks Improvement potential reporting risk testing of management controls (including Forward Action Requests) Raw data generation Installation of Installation of modern Inadequate installation / Site – visit See Table A-2 measuring equipment and state of the art operation of the monitoring Check of equipment equipment equipment Dysfunction of Check of technical data installed equipment Process control Inadequate exchange of sheets automation equipment Maloperation by Check of suppliers operational personnel Internal data review Change of personnel information / guarantees Downtimes of Regular visual inspect- Undetected measurement Check of calibration equipment ions of installed equip- errors records, if applicable ment Exchange of Inappropriateness of Check of maintenance equipment Only skilled and trained Management system records personnel operates the procedures w.r.t. monitoring Change of Counter-check of raw measurement relevant equipment plan requirements (e.g. substitute value strategies) data and commercial equipment Daily raw data checks data characteristic Non-application of Immediate exchange of Check of CDM Insufficient accuracy dysfunctional management system procedures management system Change of equipment Insufficient accuracy Check of CDM related technology Stand-by duty is procedures Accuracy of values organized Inappropriate QA/QC
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Conclusions and Identification, Areas Requiring Identification of Additional verification assessment and testing Areas of residual risks Improvement potential reporting risk testing of management controls (including Forward Action Requests) supplied by Third Training measures of Third Parties Application of CDM Parties Internal audit management system procedures procedures Internal check of Check of trainings QA/QC measures of Check of responsibilities involved Third Parties Check of QA/QC documentation / eviden- ces of involved Third Parties Raw data collection and data aggregation Wrong data transfer Cross-check of data Unintended usage of old Check of data See Table A-2 from raw data to daily Plausibility checks of data that has been revised aggregation steps and monthly various parameters. Incomplete documentation Counter-calculation aggregated reporting forms Appropriate archiving Ex-post corrections of Data integrity checks by system records means of graphical data IT Systems Clear allocation of Ambiguous sources of analysis and calculation Spread sheet responsibilities information of specific performance programming figures Application of CDM Non-application of Manual data Management system management system Check of management transmission procedures procedures system certification Data protection Usage of standard Manual data transfer Check of data archiving Responsibilities software solutions mistakes system
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Conclusions and Identification, Areas Requiring Identification of Additional verification assessment and testing Areas of residual risks Improvement potential reporting risk testing of management controls (including Forward Action Requests) (Spreadsheets) Unintended change of Check of application of Limited access to IT spread sheet programming Management system systems or data base entries procedures Data protection Problems caused by procedures updating/upgrading or change of applied software Other calculation parameters Emission factors, The values and data Unintended or intended Update-check of See Table A-2 oxidation factors, sources applied are Modification of calculation regulatory framework coefficients defined in the PDD and parameters Countercheck of the monitoring plan Wrong application of values applied MP in the MR Misinterpretations of the against the methodology applied methodology and/ and the PDD or the PDD Missing update of applicable regulatory framework (e.g. IPCC values) Calculation Methods
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Conclusions and Identification, Areas Requiring Identification of Additional verification assessment and testing Areas of residual risks Improvement potential reporting risk testing of management controls (including Forward Action Requests) Applied formulae Advanced calculation The danger of miscal- Countercheck on the See Table A-2 Miscalculation and reporting tools culation can only be basis of own calculation. minimized. Mistakes in spread- A CDM coordinator is in Spread sheet walk- sheet calculation charge of the CDM trough. related calculations Plausibility checks Usage of tested / Check of plots counterchecked Excel spreadsheets Involvement of external consultants Monitoring reporting Data transfer to the An experienced CDM The danger of data transfer Counter check with See Table A-2 author of the consultant is mistakes can only be evidences provided. monitoring report responsible for minimized Audit of procedure Data transfer to the monitoring reporting. Inappropriate application of application monitoring report CDM QMS procedures QMS procedures Unintended use of are defined outdated versions
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Table A-2: (Project specific) Periodic Verification Checklist
Checklist Item Refe- Verification Team Comments Draft Final (incl. guidance for the verification team) rence (Means and results of assessment) Concl. Concl.
A. Description of the project activity A.1. Purpose and general description of the /MR/ The verification team has checked section the MR and confirms CAR A1 OK that the information provided is complete and correct with project activity CAR A3 OK regards to the following: Check if the MR includes the following: CAR A4 OK Purpose of the PA and the measures taken to reduce - Purpose of the PA and the measures taken to GHG emissions reduce GHG emissions Brief description of the installed technology and - Brief description of the installed technology equipment and equipment Relevant dates for the project activity (e.g. construction, - Relevant dates for the project activity (e.g. commissioning, continued operation periods etc construction, commissioning, continued operation periods etc.) Total emission reductions achieved in this monitoring period - Total emission reductions achieved in this monitoring period In this context the following findings have been identified: Please refer to finding CAR A1, CAR A3, and CAR A4. A.2. Location of project activity /MR/ The verification team has checked the MR and confirms by OK OK means of comparison with the information given in the PDD /PDD/ Check if the MR reflects correctly the following: and information gathered during the site visit that the - Host Party(ies) /IM01/ information provided is complete and correct with regards to the following: - Region / State / Province etc. Host Party(ies) - City / Town / Community etc. Region / State / Province - Physical / geographical location (e.g. Latitude and Longitude) City / Town / Community
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Physical / Geographical location In this context no findings have been identified: A.3. Parties and Project Participants /MR/ The verification team has checked the MR as well as the GS OK OK website and confirms that: Check if the MR includes all PPs: /gs/ all PPs as displayed on the project related GS website - All PPs as displayed on the GS website are correctly listed In this context no findings have been identified: A.4. Reference of applied methodology /MR/ The verification team has checked the MR and confirms by CAR A2 OK means of comparison with the information given in the PDD /PDD/ Check if the MR correctly describes / includes the and displayed on the UNFCCC/ GS website that the following: /gs/ information provided is complete and correct with regards to - Reference to the applicable version of the the following: methodology Number, title and version of the applicable GSF - Reference to the applicable version(s) of Methodology relevant methodological tools Name and version of applicable GSF methodological tools In this context the following findings have been identified: Please refer to finding CAR A2. A.5. Crediting period of project activity /MR/ The verification team has checked the MR and confirms by OK OK means of comparison with the information displayed on the GS /gs/ Check if the MR correctly includes the following: website that the information provided is complete and correct - Start date of the crediting period. with regards to the following: - Length and type of the crediting period Start date of the crediting period. Type and length of the crediting period
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In this context no findings have been identified: A.6. Publication of the Verification Work /gs/ The verification work plan has been uploaded to the GS OK OK Plan and monitoring report Registry on 2014-05-09.
B. Implementation of project activity B.1. Description of implemented registered /MR/ The verification team has checked the MR and confirms by OK OK project activity means of comparison with the information given in the PDD /PDD/ /GSP/ and the GS Passport , the project standard and information Check if the MR correctly describes / includes the /GSP/ gathered during the site visit that: following: /IM01/ the description of the implementation status of the PA is - Implementation status of the PA in line with the applicable provisions of the Gold Standard - Detailed description of installed Requirements and Toolkit technology(ies) / technical processes and an appropriate description of the installed equipment applied technology(ies), technical process and equipment has been included In this context no findings have been identified: B.1.1. Initial project implementation /MR/ The verification team has checked the implemented project OK OK activity and the MR and confirms by means of comparison with /PDD/ Assess whether the project has been implemented the information given in the PDD, the applicable Gold Standard and operated as per the registered PDD and are all /IM01/ Requirements and Toolkit and information gathered during the physical features of the project in place? site visit that:
Further focus on the potential phase wise the project has been implemented and operated as per implementation and check the reporting on the the registered PDD and the GS Passport and all physical corresponding status and starting dates accordingly. features of the project are in place Check if the project is still in compliance with the the project has been implemented phase wise and applicability conditions of the methodology. corresponding evidence has been provided
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the project is still in compliance with the applied methodology In this context no findings have been identified: B.1.2. Technical equipment changes /MR/ The verification team has checked the implemented project OK OK activity and the MR and confirms by means of comparison with /PDD/ Check if relevant technical equipment of the project the information given in the PDD, the applicable Gold Standard activity has been exchanged or modified during the /ERC/ Requirements and Toolkit and information gathered during the monitoring period. Further ensure that consistent site visit and interviews that: notations of key equipment (meters etc.) in PDD, MR /IM01/ and calculation spreadsheet are applied. no technical equipment has been exchanged or modified during the monitoring period Consider e.g. interviews with operational personnel, QMS records, maintenance records, instrument the notations of key equipment are consistently applied in specifications. the project documentation In case of changes, check whether the project is still In this context no findings have been identified: in line with the registered PDD and assure that these changes have been considered in the monitoring report and the emission reduction calculation.
B.1.3. Operation of the project activity /MR/ The verification team has checked the implemented project OK OK activity and the MR and confirms by means of comparison with /IM01/ Check if relevant operation modes of the project the information given in the PDD, the applicable Gold Standard activity have been exchanged or modified during the /PDD/ Requirements and Toolkit and information gathered during the monitoring period. site visit and interviews that:
Consider e.g. interviews with operational personnel, no relevant operation modes of the project activity have operation log sheets, data management system been exchanged or modified during the monitoring period records. the following changes have been adopted during the In case of changes, check whether the project is still monitoring period, however the project is still in line with in line with the registered PDD and assure that these the registered PDD: N/A
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changes have been considered in the monitoring report and the emission reduction calculation.
B.1.4. Incidents /IM01/ The verification team has checked the implemented project OK OK activity and the MR and confirms by means of comparison with /onsite/ Identify if there have been any significant incidents, the information given in the PDD, the applicable Gold Standard deviant operation modes and / or downtimes of the Requirements and Toolkit and information gathered during the equipment? site visit and interviews that: Consider e.g. interviews with operational personnel, no significant incidents, deviant operation modes and / or operational log sheets, analysis of performance data. downtimes of the equipment happened during the monitoring period the following incidents, deviant operation modes and / or downtimes of the equipment happened during the monitoring period: B.1.5. Legislation /MR/ The verification team has checked the host country legislation OK OK and confirms by means of comparison with the implemented Find out – esp. in the context of methodological /ERC/ requirements - whether relevant legislation with effect project that: /IM01/ on the project activity in the host country has been no relevant legislation with effect on the project activity in changed. the host country has been changed Assess, in case of changes, whether consequences In this context no findings have been identified. for the PA with regard to relevant GS requirements have been accounted for. In case of changes data sources shall be referenced.
B.1.6. Open issues from GS validation /VAL/ There were no open issues addressed in the validation OK OK report Check (esp. in case of 1st periodic verification) whether there are any open issues indicated in the All open issues from the validation have been appropriately addressed.
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validation report (e.g. FAR)? The following issues related to the validation have not yet been appropriately addressed: B.1.7. Open issues from previous /VER/ There were no open issues addressed in the previous OK OK verification verification report Check in case of further periodic verifications whether All open issues from the previous verification have been there are any open issues indicated in previous appropriately addressed. verification reports (FAR). The following issues related to the previous verification have not yet been appropriately addressed:
C. Description of monitoring system C.1. Monitoring Plan – PDD and GS Passport /MR/ By means of comparison of the MR with the registered GS PDD OK OK (or any revisions thereof) the verification team has checked Compliance /PDD/ whether the MP is in compliance with the registered GS PDD Check if the monitoring plan is in accordance with the /GSP/ and GS Passport. The outcome is as follows: monitoring plan contained in the registered GS PDD (or any accepted revised MP). The MP is completely in accordance with the last registered/approved version of the PDD / MP / GS Please check esp. if Passport. - all parameters stated in the MP of the In this context no findings have been identified: registered PDD have been monitored and updated as applicable - the monitoring equipment has been controlled and calibrated as per the MP - the monitoring results are consistently recorded as per the approved frequency - QA/QC procedures have been applied in accordance with the MP
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C.2. Monitoring Plan – Meth Compliance /MR/ By means of comparison of the MR with the applied Gold CAR C1 OK Standard methodology and related tools the verification team /PDD/ CAR C2 OK Check if the monitoring plan is in accordance with the has checked whether the MP is in compliance with the MP applied methodology. /GST/ related requirements of the applied methodology. The outcome FAR C3 FAR C3 is as follows: In case the methodology references applicable tools it /AT/ CAR C4 OK has to be ensured that the MP is also compliant with The MP is completely in accordance with the applied /PLEAD/ those tools. methodology by the GS project (last registered/approved Also please specify if monitoring aspects have been version of the GS PDD) identified that are not specified in the methodology The MP is completely in accordance with the applied but may encance the level of accuracy and tools which the methodology references. A breakdown of completeness of the monitoring plan – this esp. the referenced tools is as follows: applies for SSC PAs. 1 Title (of the tool) Gold Standard Toolkit
Version 2.1 MP compliance full compliance findings have been raised N/A (for MP) 2 Title (of the tool) Tool for the demonstration and assessment of additionality Version 6.1 MP compliance full compliance findings have been raised N/A (for MP)
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3 Title (of the tool) Tool Project and leakage emissions from anaerobic digesters Version 01.0.0 MP compliance full compliance findings have been raised N/A (for MP) In this context no findings have been identified: Please refer to finding CAR C1, CAR C2, FAR C3, and CAR C4. C.3. Management System /MR/ Description: OK OK Check if the GHG data monitoring system can be /GSP/ An independent consultant has been hired to conduct the monitoring of carbon parameters and Gold Standard assessed as appropriate. /PDD/ sustainability indicators for the national biodigesters In case reference is made to a (certified) company /ERC/ programme. quality management system, check if all GHG related monitoring procedures have been fully integrated in The project activity has a project database managed at the the project participant’s quality management system. NBP central office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In case of a stand-alone system, check how the GHG The organization chart for the monitoring activities includes management system has been implemented and NBP operational personnel and carbon consultants who effectiveness is ensured. manage the database and conduct field surveys for usage, CMS and KPT. Verifier´s action: The project database, survey procedures and forms have been reviewed by the verification team.
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Conclusion: The management system was set up as a stand-alone system and exclusively for the NBP. The system has been implemented effectively. C.4. Roles and Responsibilities /MR/ Description: OK OK Check if all roles and positions of each person in the /GSP/ The project activity has a project database managed at the GHG data management process are clearly defined NBP central office in Phnom Penh. /ERC/ and implemented as stated in the monitoring plan. The organization chart for the monitoring activities includes Please consider the complete data trail from raw data NBP operational personnel and carbon consultants who generation to submission of the final data. manage the database and conduct field surveys for usage, In case of changes, assure that the implemented CMS and KPT. monitoring procedures have not been affected. Verifier´s action: The project database, survey procedures and forms have been reviewed by the verification team. Conclusion: All the survey procedures and forms have been checked and used without any change so far up to the end of the current monitoring period. C.5. Emergency procedures for the monitor- /MR/ Description: OK OK ing system /IM01/ The computer server in the office has the primary back-up data stored and an external back-up at SNV office computer which Check, as appropriate, whether relevant emergency procedures for the monitoring system have been will be used in the event of an emergency. included in the MR and assess whether these Verifier´s action: procedures have been implemented, when required During the on-site visit, the verification team has checked the
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server to confirm the primary data and records stored are the most recent for the MPII of the CPII. The stored data are password protected and only authorized person could access. The database officer was interviewed to confirm how the data is applied in emergency case. Conclusion: By means of onsite assessment and checking the stored data, it can be concluded emergency respond plan is in place. C.6. Data archive and data protection /MR/ Description: OK OK Check whether all records of monitoring parameters /PDD/ Chapter 6 of the monitoring report also described how the data is archived and backed up. are archived according to the monitoring plan. /IM01/ Assess further whether appropriate measures have Verifier´s action: been taken in order to avoid unintended or intended The data was kept in a project database which is hosted in a manipulation or loss of the measured data. NBP central office in Phnom Penh. The data was backed up daily onto hard disk media and monthly to a computer server at SNV office. Such back-up data will be used when data for monitoring purpose in case the project database at NBP office was down. During the on-site visit, the verification team has conducted interview and reviewed the records archiving method and procedures for the monitored parameters stated in MR and PDD. Two persons were authorized to access the database key-in interface and only the administrator is authorized to edit the saved database. Furthermore, the data stored at the server is password
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protected and only authorized personnel can access. Conclusion: By means of onsite assessment and checking the stored data, it can be concluded data archiving and protection is in place and has been properly implemented.
D. Data and parameters
D.1. Data and Parameters fixed ex ante and ex post D.1.1. Compliance with registered PDD and the /MR/ By means of comparison of the MR with the registered PDD (or CAR D5 OK any revisions thereof) the verification team confirms that: applied methodology (ex ante) /PDD/ Check whether the value applied is in compliance all ex ante data and parameters are in compliance with with the registered PDD and the applied methodology the registered PDD and the applied methodology or any or any other tool. other tool. In this context the following findings have been identified: Please refer to finding CAR D5. D.1.2. Compliance with registered PDD and the /MR/ By means of comparison of the MR with the registered PDD (or CAR D4 OK any revisions thereof) the verification team confirms that: applied methodology (ex post) /PDD/ Check whether the value applied is in compliance all ex post and parameters are in compliance with the with the registered PDD and the applied methodology registered PDD and the applied methodology or any or any other tool. other tool. In this context the following findings have been identified: Please refer to finding CAR D4.
D.2. Data and Parameters monitored for ER
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Quantity of fuel that is consumed in the project scenario in D.2.1. P p,y year y a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: CL D1 OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /ERC/ According to the registered PDD and applied methodology, this CAR D2 OK measured / determined. parameter data will be at least every 2 years. Since the last /PDD/ CAR D4 OK survey was conducted in March 2013, the next survey for Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged /GSM/ update data will be in year 2015. Therefore no survey and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard conducted in this monitoring period for this parameter equipment other measurement / determination /KPT/ methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the The data applied for this monitoring period is based on frequency of measurements as per the requirements. surveyed data in year 2013 and remain valid for this monitoring period. Assess whether the measurement / determination method is in line with the registered monitoring plan Based on the results of PFT survey, only firewood is consumed and the applied methodology. in the project scenario. No LPG and charcoal is in use by project households. The average per household quantity of firewood is determined at 41.17kg/year. The data was used in calculating the project emission from fuel use in the project scenario. Verifier´s action: The data stated in the MR was cross-checked with the surveyed results and CPII MPI monitoring report, the value applied is correct. Conclusion: The data applied for this monitoring period is consistent with the PFT survey conducted during CPII MPI. However, please refer to the finding CL D1, CAR D2, and CAR
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D4. b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: OK OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /PDD The data applied was based on the consolidated survey results whether the accuracy of equipment used for from CPII MPI and compliance with the applied methodology. /ERC/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance Verifier´s action: with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /KPT/ occur; in this case, make sure that the most The data applied was cross-checked with survey results /GSM/ conservative assumptions theoretically possible have conducted in year 2013 and found to be consistent. been made for calculating ERs. QA/QC procedures are in place and implemented Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures appropriately. are met. Assess further if the calibration of the Conclusion: monitoring equipment has been carried out by competent personnel. It can be concluded, the data applied is correct
c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the value given in the /PDD/ Description: sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ERC/ The data applied as based on the survey database calculation determined in a conservative manner. conducted on 2013-05-29.. /KPT/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment of the conservativeness of the approach used should The data applied was cross-checked against the database be given. survey results conducted on 2013-05-29 and confirm for correctness. In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details and descriptions of the CARs raised. Conclusion: The data applied is considered as correct.
D.2.2. fNRB Fraction of Non-Renewable Biomass
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a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: CAR D3 OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /PDD/ The value reported in the MP was 77% based on the EB77 measured / determined. report. /EB77/ Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged The data is used in calculating the portion of project CO /ERC/ 2 and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard emission from the biomass fuel consumption in the project equipment other measurement / determination /IM01/ scenario (for firewood in this case). methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the Verifier´s action: frequency of measurements as per the requirements. /WG43/ The value applied was cross-checked with EB 77 report Assess whether the measurement / determination referring to SSCWG43 information note on the default value for method is in line with the registered monitoring plan Cambodia. and the applied methodology. Conclusion: However, the reference link stated in the MR was not accessible. Please refer to finding CAR D3. b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: OK OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /PDD/ A value of 77% applied is a default value and not measured. whether the accuracy of equipment used for Therefore inaccuracy is low. /EB77/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance Verifier´s action: with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /WG43/ occur; in this case, make sure that the most Since default value has been applied, no measurement method /ERC/ conservative assumptions theoretically possible have is involved. been made for calculating ERs. QA/QC procedure implemented. Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures Conclusion: are met. Assess further if the calibration of the monitoring equipment has been carried out by The data applied is consistent with EB 77 report and WG43
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c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the value given in the /ERC/ Description: sustainability monitoring report is correct or /EB77/ The value applied is a default data from EB77 report with determined in a conservative manner. reference to WG43. /WG43/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment of the conservativeness of the approach used should A value of 77% was reported and applied in the MR. be given. Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details and descriptions of the CARs raised. The value of 77% applied is based on the default value for host country according to EB77 report and WG43 information note. .
D.2.3. Up,y Percentage of bio-digesters in use in monitoring period y a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /PDD/ The rate of bio-digesters in use in the monitoring period was measured / determined. 90.22%. /ERC/ Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged The data was consolidated from the usage survey results, /IM01/ and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard conducted by an independent consultant. equipment other measurement / determination /US/ The total number of bio-digesters newly installed for the methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the monitoring period is 1,115 units. frequency of measurements as per the requirements. The data is used to calculate the emission reductions per unit Assess whether the measurement / determination per month. method is in line with the registered monitoring plan and the applied methodology. Verifier´s action: The data has been checked against the survey forms records
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to confirm that the data is correctly consolidated. Conclusion: The usage survey was conducted in accordance with the PDD. b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: OK OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /PDD/ The data was consolidated from the survey results and no whether the accuracy of equipment used for equipment was involved in monitoring. /ERC/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance The quality control procedures are performed with regards to with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /FORM/ the plant in operation and under construction, on masons and occur; in this case, make sure that the most BCCs, after sales services, user trainings, and avoidance of conservative assumptions theoretically possible have /US/ double counting. been made for calculating ERs. Verifier´s action: Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures are met. Assess further if the calibration of the The verification team had checked the quality control monitoring equipment has been carried out by procedures of the programme. competent personnel. Conclusion: QA/QC procedures are in place and implemented appropriately. c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the value given in the /PDD/ Description: sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ERC/ The data has been calculated from the usage survey database. determined in a conservative manner.
Verifier´s action: In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment The data has been checked against the usage survey forms of the conservativeness of the approach used should records to confirm that the data is correctly consolidated. be given. Conclusion:
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In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details The final value applied in the MR is correct. and descriptions of the CARs raised.
D.2.4. LEp,y Leakage emission in project scenario during year y a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /PDD/ The total leakage emission includes the leakage from the bio- measured / determined. digesters and incomplete combustion of the stoves. /ERC/ Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged The value was derived based on data from the Carbon /CMS/ and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard Monitoring Survey (CMS) as follows: equipment other measurement / determination /IM01/ methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the Emission source kg CH4/y tCO2e/hh/y frequency of measurements as per the requirements. Physical leakage 4.627 0.116 Assess whether the measurement / determination method is in line with the registered monitoring plan Incomplete combustion 0.025 0.001 and the applied methodology. Sum 4.652 0.117
Verifier´s action: The data in the ER spreadsheet and MR was crossed checked with the CMS data. Conclusion: The parameter is monitored according to the PDD. b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: OK OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /PDD/ The data was consolidated from the CMS survey results and whether the accuracy of equipment used for Newton scale was used in the weighing of the fuel usage. 6 /ERC/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance sets of 2kg weight stones used for all related surveys are with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /CMS/ calibrated by Expert Organization DTW.
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occur; in this case, make sure that the most /FORM/ The quality control procedures are performed with regards to conservative assumptions theoretically possible have the plant in operation and under construction by masons and been made for calculating ERs. BCCs, after commissioning services, household trainings, and Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures avoidance of double counting of the emission reductions. are met. Assess further if the calibration of the Verifier´s action: monitoring equipment has been carried out by competent personnel. The verification team had checked the quality control procedures of the programme. Original certificate for these weight stones was reviewed by the verification team during the site visit. A copy of such certificate was provided in Annex II of the monitoring report by the PP. Calibration certificates show no deviation in the weight of the weigh stones. Conclusion: QA/QC procedures are in place and implemented appropriately. c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the value given in the /PDD/ Description: sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ERC/ The data has been calculated from the CMS survey database. determined in a conservative manner. /CMS/ Verifier´s action: In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment /FORM/ The data has been checked against the survey forms records of the conservativeness of the approach used should to confirm that the data is correctly consolidated. be given. Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details and descriptions of the CARs raised. The final value applied in the MR is considered correct.
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D.2.5. Np,y Number of biogas plants commissioned a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /PDD/ The total accumulative number of biogas plants commissioned measured / determined. until the end of this monitoring period as at 2013-12-31 was /ERC/ 20,286 units based on the NBP database. Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged /PC/ and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard The newly commissioned units for this monitoring period were equipment other measurement / determination /IM01/ 1,115 units. methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the Verifier´s action: frequency of measurements as per the requirements. The verification team has checked the database for the number Assess whether the measurement / determination of units commissioned as at 2013-12-31 and number of newly method is in line with the registered monitoring plan units commissioned during this MP. and the applied methodology. Conclusion: The number of biogas units commissioned is reported by the BCCs and keyed into the database at NBP central office in Phnom Penh. b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: OK OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /PDD/ The data was based on the number of units commissioned and whether the accuracy of equipment used for recorded at NBP database. Therefore inaccuracy is low. /PC/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance No measurement is involved. with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /ERC/ occur; in this case, make sure that the most Verifier´s action: conservative assumptions theoretically possible have /FORM/ been made for calculating ERs. The verification team has cross-checked the database with the BCCs report. Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures are met. Assess further if the calibration of the QA/QC procedures implemented as stated in MR.
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monitoring equipment has been carried out by Conclusion: competent personnel. QA/QC procedures are in place and implemented appropriately. c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the value given in the /PDD/ Description: sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ERC/ The data in the database was based on the report by the BCCs determined in a conservative manner. after each units commissioned.
In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment of the conservativeness of the approach used should The data at the NBP database was crossed checked with the be given. BCCs report for correctness. In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details Conclusion: and descriptions of the CARs raised. The final value applied in the MR is correct. Fraction of livestock category T’s manure fed in the D.2.6. MS(P,s,k) biodigester and other MS a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: CAR D4 OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /PDD/ The fraction of manure fed in the biodigesters for respective CAR E1 OK measured / determined. animal category is as follows: /ERC/ Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged /IM01/ Category T ∑MCF.MSi and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard non-dairy cow 7.87% equipment other measurement / determination /CMS/ methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the Pig 14.61% frequency of measurements as per the requirements. Buffalo 7.52 Assess whether the measurement / determination The data was derived from the CMS database conducted by an method is in line with the registered monitoring plan
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and the applied methodology. independent consultant. Verifier´s action: The verification team had checked the CMS database, the quality control procedures of the programme. Conclusion: The CMS was conducted in accordance with the PDD. However, refer to finding CAR D4 and CAR E1 raised b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: OK OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /PDD/ The data was consolidated from the CMS survey results whether the accuracy of equipment used for Newton scale was used in the weighing of the fuel usage. 6 /ERC/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance sets of weigh stones were used for all related surveys are with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /CMS/ calibrated by Expert Organization DTW. occur; in this case, make sure that the most The quality control procedures are performed with regards to conservative assumptions theoretically possible have /FORM/ the plant in operation and under construction by masons and been made for calculating ERs. BCCs, after commissioning services, household training and Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures avoidance of double counting of the emission reductions. are met. Assess further if the calibration of the Verifier´s action: monitoring equipment has been carried out by competent personnel. The verification team had checked the quality control procedures of the programme. Original certificate for these weight stones was reviewed by the verification team during the site visit. A copy of such certificate was provided in Annex II of the monitoring report by the PP. Calibration certificates show no deviation in the weight of the weight stones. Conclusion:
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QA/QC procedures are in place and implemented appropriately. c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the value given in the /PDD/ Description: sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ERC/ The data has been calculated from the CMS survey database. determined in a conservative manner. /CMS/ Verifier´s action: In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment The data has been checked against the survey forms records of the conservativeness of the approach used should to confirm that the data is correctly consolidated. be given. Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details and descriptions of the CARs raised. The final value applied in the MR is correct. Finding CAR E1 does not affect the correctness of this parameter value.
D.2.7. N(T) Number of animals of livestock category T a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /PDD/ The number of animals of livestock category T is as follows: measured / determined. /ERC/ Category T LCT Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged /IM01/ and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard non-dairy cow 3.31 equipment other measurement / determination /CMS/ Pig 4.79 methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the Buffalo 0.71 frequency of measurements as per the requirements. The data was derived from the CMS database conducted by an Assess whether the measurement / determination independent consultant. method is in line with the registered monitoring plan and the applied methodology. Verifier´s action:
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The verification team had checked the CMS database, the quality control procedures of the programme. Conclusion: The CMS was conducted in accordance with the PDD. b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: OK OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /PDD/ The data was consolidated from the CMS survey results and no whether the accuracy of equipment used for equipment was involved in monitoring. /ERC/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance The quality control procedures are performed with regards to with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /CMS/ the plant in operation and under construction, on masons and occur; in this case, make sure that the most BCCs, after sales services, user trainings, and avoidance of conservative assumptions theoretically possible have /FORM/ double counting. been made for calculating ERs. Verifier´s action: Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures are met. Assess further if the calibration of the The verification team had checked the quality control monitoring equipment has been carried out by procedures of the programme. competent personnel. Conclusion: Data was collected as per section B.7.2 of the PDD and the prescribed sampling plan c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the value given in the /PDD/ Description: sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ERC/ The data has been calculated from the CMS survey database. determined in a conservative manner. Verifier´s action: In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment The data has been checked against the survey forms records of the conservativeness of the approach used should to confirm that the data is correctly consolidated.
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be given. Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details The final value applied in the MR is correct. and descriptions of the CARs raised.
Animal waste methane emission factor by average D.2.8. EF awms,T, temperatures a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /PDD/ The number of animals of livestock category T is as follows: measured / determined. /ERC/ Category T EF (kgCH4/head/y) Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged /IM01 and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard non-dairy cow 4.425 equipment other measurement / determination /CMS/ Pig 5.543 methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the Buffalo 7.171 frequency of measurements as per the requirements.
The data was derived from the CMS database conducted by an Assess whether the measurement / determination independent consultant. method is in line with the registered monitoring plan and the applied methodology. Verifier´s action: The verification team had checked the CMS database and compared with the applied methodology. Conclusion: Default value applied is confirmed correct. b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: OK OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /PDD/ The data was consolidated from the CMS survey results and no whether the accuracy of equipment used for equipment was involved in monitoring. /ERC/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance The quality control procedures are performed with regards to with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /CMS/
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occur; in this case, make sure that the most the plant in operation and under construction by masons and /FORM/ conservative assumptions theoretically possible have BCCs, after commissioning services, household training and been made for calculating ERs. avoidance of double counting of the emission reductions. Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures Verifier´s action: are met. Assess further if the calibration of the The verification team had checked the quality control monitoring equipment has been carried out by procedures of the programme. competent personnel. Conclusion: QA/QC procedures are in place and implemented appropriately. c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the value given in the /PDD/ Description: sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ERC/ The data has been calculated from the CMS survey database. determined in a conservative manner. Verifier´s action: In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment The data has been checked against the survey forms records of the conservativeness of the approach used should to confirm that the data is correctly consolidated. be given. Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details and descriptions of the CARs raised. The final value applied in the MR is considered correct.
D.2.9. PL Methane leakage from the biodigester a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: CAR D4 OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /PDD/ This parameter is not included as monitoring parameter in the measured / determined. MR. /ERC/ Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged Verifier´s action: /IM01
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and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard /CMS/ This parameter is not included as monitoring parameter in the equipment other measurement / determination MR. methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the frequency of measurements as per the requirements. Conclusion: Assess whether the measurement / determination This parameter is not included as monitoring parameter in the method is in line with the registered monitoring plan MR. Hence the measurement/determination method has not and the applied methodology. been assessed. Please refer to finding CAR D4 raised b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: CAR D4 OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /PDD/ This parameter is not included as monitoring parameter in the whether the accuracy of equipment used for MR. /ERC/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance Verifier´s action: with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /CMS/ occur; in this case, make sure that the most This parameter is not included as monitoring parameter in the /FORM/ conservative assumptions theoretically possible have MR. been made for calculating ERs. Conclusion: Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures are met. Assess further if the calibration of the This parameter is not included as monitoring parameter in the monitoring equipment has been carried out by MR. Hence the QA/QC procedure has not been assessed. competent personnel. Please refer to finding CAR D4 raised
c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) CAR D4 OK Determine whether the value given in the /PDD/ Description: sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ERC/ This parameter is not included as monitoring parameter in the determined in a conservative manner. MR. In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment
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of the conservativeness of the approach used should This parameter is not included as monitoring parameter in the be given. MR. In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details Conclusion: and descriptions of the CARs raised. This parameter is not included as monitoring parameter in the MR. Hence its correctness has not been assessed. Please refer to finding CAR D4 raised
D.2.10. Bio-slurry The end-use systems of bio-slurry a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /PDD/ The bio-slurry is used by households for their farming and measured / determined. gardening activities. The SD indicator No. 3 shows the total /ERC/ number of biogas units commissioned was 20,286 and 100% of Check if relevant equipment has been exchanged /CMS/ project households use bio-slurry for soil conditioning purpose. and if in cases of failures / downtimes of standard equipment other measurement / determination /IM01/ The PP had calculated the emissions from the use of bio-slurry methods have been used. Furthermore, verify the to check if it is below 1% of the total emission reduction per frequency of measurements as per the requirements. household per year. The value was determined at 0.070tCO2/year/hh, which is slightly higher than 1% of Assess whether the measurement / determination emission reductions of 5.595tCO2/year/hh. method is in line with the registered monitoring plan and the applied methodology. The project emission from this source has been included in Table 47 in the MR to calculate the emission reductions for the MPII of CPII by the consultant. The total daily VS fed into the biogas plant was 8.61. Meanwhile the VS remained in bio-slurry was 4.73 with the VS conversion / destruction efficiency of 45%. The data was derived from the CMS database conducted by an independent consultant.
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Verifier´s action: The verification team had checked and compared with the applied methodology. Conclusion: The survey was conducted in accordance with the GS PDD. The emission from this source is higher than 1% of the emission reductions per household per year and has been considered in calculating the emission reductions for the MPII of CPII in the MR appropriately. b) Accuracy and QA/QC Procedure /MR/ Description: OK OK In case of measured (or estimated) values, check /ERC/ The data was consolidated from the CMS survey results and no whether the accuracy of equipment used for equipment was involved in monitoring. /CMS/ monitoring is controlled and calibrated in accordance The quality control procedures are performed with regards to with the monitoring plan or if significant inaccuracies /FORM/ the plant in operation and under construction by masons and occur; in this case, make sure that the most BCCs, after commissioning services, household training and conservative assumptions theoretically possible have avoidance of double counting of the emission reductions. been made for calculating ERs. Verifier´s action: Describe whether all applicable QA/QC procedures are met. Assess further if the calibration of the The verification team had checked the quality control monitoring equipment has been carried out by procedures of the programme. competent personnel. Conclusion: QA/QC procedures are in place and implemented appropriately. c) Correctness /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the value given in the /PDD/ Description:
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sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ER/ The data has been calculated from the CMS survey database. determined in a conservative manner. /CMS/ Verifier´s action: In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the monitoring as per registered MP detailed assessment The data has been checked against the survey forms records of the conservativeness of the approach used should to confirm that the data is correctly consolidated. be given. Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details and descriptions of the CARs raised. The final value applied in the MR is correct.
D.3. Parameters monitored for Sustainability Development
Reduction in wood and charcoal consumption for cooking D.3.1. No. 1 - Air quality in the project compared to the baseline a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /ERC/ The chosen parameter for this indicator is the reduction in measured / determined. wood and charcoal consumption for cooking in the project /KPT/ compared to the baseline. Assess whether the measurement / determination /GSP/ method is in line with the registered passport, applied The reduction of 100% charcoal use and 97% firewood use has toolkit and PDD. . /GST/ been achieved for the MPII of CPII as of 2013-12-31. /onsite/ The data was based on the survey results conducted for KPT in MPI of CPII, which remains valid and applied for MPII of CPII. /US/ Verifier´s action: /LHH/ The verification team has checked the MR and the survey data in the excel spreadsheet. The verification team has interviewed 170 randomly selected households. The responses revealed that they were using less
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fossil fuel as compared with the baseline usage. No charcoal fuel was used for cooking animal feeds. All the respondents said that they only used firewood on a basis during special events where they needed to cook more food than usual. Conclusion: The survey procedures and forms have been reviewed and could be confirmed as in line with the GS Passport, Toolkit 2.1 and the registered GS Passport. b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the monitoring method/value /ERC/ Description: given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /KPT/ The data is sourced from the Kitchen Performance Test (KPT) or determined in a conservative manner. survey conducted by an independent consultant during MPI of /GSP/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the CPII and remains valid for MPII of CPII. monitoring as per registered passport detailed /GST/ Verifier´s action: assessment of the conservativeness of the approach /IM01/ used should be given. The KPT spreadsheet has been reviewed by the verification team, which was then cross checked with the records of onsite Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I /IM02/ interview with the 80 randomly selected households in 4 /LHH/ In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details provinces namely Kampong Speu, Kompomg Cham, Prey and descriptions of the CARs raised. Veng and Svay Rieng. Telephone interviews were conducted for 90 randomly selected households of various districts and provinces Conclusion: The data of the survey is considered correct. Score:
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D.3.2. No. 2 - Water quality and quantity Number of toilets connected to the biodigester a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: CAR SD1 OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /ERC/ The value applied for the current monitoring period is 2,513 measured / determined. toilets (MRII) based on the database for situation as of 2013- /GSP/ 12-31. The monitoring reports consolidated a rate of 12.39% Assess whether the measurement / determination /GST/ (160 toilets more) project households having a toilet connected method is in line with the registered passport, applied to the biodigester system. toolkit and PDD. . /IM01/ Verifier´s action: /ERC/ The database has been checked by the verification team. The /LHH/ database management officer was interviewed. The details of the toilet connected to the biodigesters were entered into the database basing on the information reported by the PBPO for every toilet is constructed and connected to the biodigester system. Conclusion: The project database and data management procedure could be confirmed as correct and in accordance with the registered GS Passport. However, during document review the inconsistency in the number of toilets connected to the biodigesters were found. Please refer to finding CAR SD1 raised b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) CAR SD1 OK Determine whether the monitoring method/value /ERC/ Description:
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given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /GSP/ The data on toilet connection is keyed directly into the project or determined in a conservative manner. database by a database management officer. /GST/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed /IM01/ assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The project database was checked and the data management /FORM/ used should be given. officer was interviewed on the data handling procedure.
Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details Refer to finding CAR SD1. and descriptions of the CARs raised. Score: Since the number of toilets connected to the biodigester has increased from the baseline scenario (zero) and from the situation on 2012-12-31 (2,513 versus 2,352 = 161 toilets connected), the score for this SD parameter is positive (+) based on the Toolkit 2.1 Annex I.
Cumulative number of households that use bio-slurry as D.3.3. No. 3 - Soil condition fertilizer a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /ERC/ The number of households using bio-slurry as fertilizer was measured / determined. reported at 18,279 as of 2013-12-31, which has increased from /GST/ 16,963 on 2012-12-31. Assess whether the measurement / determination /GSP/ method is in line with the registered passport, applied The data was derived from the Carbon Monitoring Survey toolkit and PDD. . /onsite/ (CMS). /FORM/ Verifier´s action: /LHH/ The CMS data and procedures have been reviewed which is the same as defined in the GS Passport.
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A cross-check was conducted against the outcomes during the site inspection and telephone interviews to the 170 randomly selected households by the verification team. Conclusion: The determination method is consistent with the GS Passport. b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the monitoring method/value /ERC/ Description: given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /GSP/ The value of the data in the monitoring report was correct as or determined in a conservative manner. regards to the CMS database. /GST/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed /FORM/ assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The CMS database and procedures have been reviewed by the
used should be given. verification team. Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I All the 170 randomly selected interviewed households said that they used bio slurry for their farming and resulted in costs In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details savings as compared with using chemical fertilizers. and descriptions of the CARs raised. Conclusion: The data of the survey is correct. Score: With the number of households using bio slurry as fertilizers for their farming activities has increased from the baseline scenario (zero), the score for this SD parameter is positive as per the Toolkit 2.1 Annex I.
D.3.4. No. 4 - Biodiversity Cumulative savings of wood
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a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /GSP/ The monitoring report indicated a savings of 27.5Gg of measured / determined. firewood for this monitoring period. /FORM/ Assess whether the measurement / determination The cumulative savings of fire wood was calculated by the /ERC/ method is in line with the registered passport, applied difference between baseline and project firewood consumption, toolkit and PDD. . /LLH/ multiplied by the number of biodigesters installed throughout the current monitoring period. /KPT/ Verifier´s action:
The method of calculating such accumulative savings of firewood is assessed as correct and in accordance with the GS Passport. The input data was derived from the Carbon Monitoring Survey which has been verified by the verification team. Conclusion: The method of determining the accumulative savings of firewood for the current monitoring period could be assessed as correct. b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the monitoring method/value /ERC/ Description: given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /GST/ The value in the monitoring report was correctly calculated or determined in a conservative manner. based on data determined from the Carbon Monitoring Survey. /GSP/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed /LHH/ assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The CMS database and procedures have been reviewed by the /FORM/ used should be given. verification team.
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Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I All the 170 randomly selected interviewed households said that In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details they used bio slurry for their farming and resulted in costs and descriptions of the CARs raised. savings as compared with using chemical fertilizers. Conclusion: The data of the survey is correct. Score: The method of determining the accumulative savings of firewood for the current monitoring period could be assessed as correct. The score for this SD parameter is positive as per the Toolkit 2.1 Annex I
Number of trained masons and supervisors (quality D.3.5. No. 5 - Quality of Employment inspectors of biodigesters) a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /GSP/ The number of trained masons and supervisors was reported in measured / determined. the MR as 540 and 109 respectively as of 2013-12-31. /FORM/ Assess whether the measurement / determination The monitoring of such number of masons and supervisors was /BCC/ method is in line with the registered passport, applied done by means of reporting from the BCC and PBPO to the toolkit and PDD. . /ERC/ NBP central office where the data is processed and keyed in the project database. /TRG/ Verifier´s action:
The training procedures were checked and the data handling process was confirmed by the verification team through interviews with the randomly selected BCC and PBPO during the site visit.
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The project database and masons certificates were reviewed. Conclusion: The number of trained masons and supervisors was monitored and determined appropriately. b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the monitoring method/value /ERC/ Description: given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /GST/ The data is monitored by means of keeping track of the number or determined in a conservative manner. of masons and supervisors and keyed in the project database. /GSP/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed /FORM/ assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The database, training procedures and certificates were
used should be given. checked by the verification team. Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details The data can be confirmed for correctness. and descriptions of the CARs raised. Score: As compared with situation at 2013-12-31, the number of certified masons for the current monitoring period is lower 540 which is higher than previous monitoring period of 535 while the trained supervisors remains unchanged. The score for this parameter for the current monitoring period is positive (+). Parameter 1 - Cumulative number of biogas lamps in use D.3.6. No. 6 - Livelihood of the poor Parameter 2 - Cumulative number of users that use biogas for cooking
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a) Measurement / Determination method /MR// Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /GSP/ The MR reported a rate of 34% of households using biogas measured / determined. lamps which is equivalent to 9,525 biogas lamps were in use as /ERC/ of 2013-12-31. While 100% of the biodigester households use Assess whether the measurement / determination /FORM/ biogas for cooking. method is in line with the registered passport, applied toolkit and PDD. . /LHH/ The data was derived from the Carbon Monitoring Survey conducted by an independent consultant.
Verifier´s action: The CMS procedures and database have been reviewed by the verification team and cross checked with the information obtained from the interviews with the 170 randomly selected interviewed households during the site visit. Conclusion: The monitoring of this SD indicator is in accordance with the GS Passport. b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the monitoring method/value /GSP/ Description: given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /GST/ The data was consolidated from the Carbon Monitoring Survey or determined in a conservative manner. results by an independent consultant. /ERC/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed /FORM/ assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The verification team had confirmed the reported figures by /LHH/ used should be given. conducting interviews with 170 randomly selected households. From the interview, it was found most of the households have Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I stopped using biogas lamps due to grid electricity available. In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details Some of the households have solar systems.
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and descriptions of the CARs raised. The rate of using biogas lamps is observed to be dropping among the visited households. Using biogas for cooking is very convenient in the sense that they can start up the stoves and cook immediately. Thus, saving times in starting up the stoves in traditional manner using firewood. Using biogas stove is cleaner and less smoke. Conclusion: The data was correctly monitored and determined. Score: As compared with the situation at 2013-12-31, the number of biogas lamps in use has dropped from 15,802 to 9,525 lamps. In the baseline scenario, there is no biogas lamp used, the score for the current monitoring period is zero (0). The usage of biogas stoves for the daily cooking is 100% based on the interviews and visit to the households. In the baseline scenario, there is no biogas stove, the score for the current monitoring period is positive (+).
D.3.7. No. 7 - Access to affordable and Reduction in cooking and lighting fuel expenditure clean energy services compared to the baseline calculated at current prices a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /ERC/ The MR reported a savings of $7.91 from fuel and of $1.34 measured / determined. from lighting fuels as of 2013-12-31. /GSP/ Assess whether the measurement / determination The data was consolidated from the Carbon Monitoring Survey /CMS/ method is in line with the registered passport, applied conducted by an independent consultant. /FORM/
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toolkit and PDD. . /IM02/ The savings was calculated by multiplying the amount of fuel saving times the current prices of the fuel.
Verifier´s action: The survey database and procedures have been checked and reviewed by the verification. Conclusion: The survey was conducted and data was consolidated in accordance with the GS Passport. b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the monitoring method value /GSP/ Description: given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /ERC/ The data was consolidated and calculated from the Carbon or determined in a conservative manner. Monitoring Survey conducted by an independent consultant. /CMS/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed /FORM/ assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The data and calculations have been checked by the /LHH/ used should be given. verification team from the ER excel file submitted by the PP. /IM02/ Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I The results coincide with what was perceived by the verification team during the in-person interviews with 80 randomly selected In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details households. and descriptions of the CARs raised. Conclusion: The savings has been correctly determined. Score: The total savings for the current monitoring period is $9.25 per month which is higher as compared with baseline savings of
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approx. $9. Hence the score for this parameter is positive (+) Cumulative number of established Biogas Construction D.3.8. No. 8 - Human and institutional capacity Companies (BCC)
a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: CAR SD2 OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /GSP/ The total reported number of BCC was 66 of which 52 are measured / determined. currently active for this monitoring period. /ERC/ Assess whether the measurement / determination The data is monitored by keeping track of the number of BCCs /IM01/ method is in line with the registered passport, applied established and reported to the NBP central office in Phnom toolkit and PDD. . /FORM/ Penh. Verifier´s action: The data handling has been checked against the GS Passport. Conclusion: Refer to finding CAR SD2 raised. b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) CAR SD2 OK Determine whether the monitoring method value /ERC/ Description: given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /GSP/ The data was based on the project database which the number or determined in a conservative manner. of BCCs was reported. /FORM/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The project database was checked. Furthermore, used should be given. representatives of three BCCs were interviewed by the verification team to confirm their existence and operational Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I status. In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details
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and descriptions of the CARs raised. Conclusion: Please refer to finding CAR SD2 raise. Score: There is a drop of BCCs in operation for this monitoring period when compared with year 2012 where there are 63 in operation. Since the program start up to the current monitoring period has created employment for 66 BBCs of which 52 are still in operation for this monitoring period as compared to the baseline scenario is zero (0). In this aspect the score is positive (+) although there is a drop for this monitoring period.
D.3.9. No. 9 - Quantitative employment and income Cumulative number of masons working days generation a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /ERC/ As per documents presented to the verification team, the total measured / determined. number of man-days were 430,882 days since the start of the /GSP/ programme until 2013-12-31.. Assess whether the measurement / determination /PC/ method is in line with the registered passport, applied The mason working days was based on rated working days of toolkit and PDD. . /FORM/ both skilled and unskilled masons for different sizes of the biodigesters required. The total mason working days is then
calculated based on the total number of biodigesters units constructed and commissioned for the programme. Verifier´s action: The project database and records on the commissioned of biodigester units have been checked.
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Conclusion: The total number of mason working days has been correctly determined. b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK /ERC/ Determine whether the monitoring method/value Description: given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /PC/ The data was calculated based on the project database and or determined in a conservative manner. /GSP/ records by NBP supervisor / staff. In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the /FORM/ Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The project database and records have been reviewed. used should be given. Conclusion: Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I The data was correctly consolidated and calculated from the In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details database. and descriptions of the CARs raised. Score: The total working days has increased from 407,626 as of 2012- 12-31 to 430,882 as of 2013-12-31. Therefore, the score for this parameter is positive (+).
Net cash inflow: sum of cash inflows – cash outflows. D.3.10. No. 10 - Balance of payments and Cash inflow is VER income, foreign direct investment; the investments cash outflow is the expenditure on materials and equipment not available in Cambodia. a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: CL SD3 OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /GSP/ The MR reported the total net cash inflow of $1,357,578.08 as measured / determined. of 2013-12-31 for the current monitoring period. /FORM/
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Assess whether the measurement / determination /CSH/ Verifier´s action: method is in line with the registered passport, applied toolkit and PDD. . /IM01/ The net cash flow statement has been checked by the verification team.
Conclusion: The net cash flow is determined as per the local accounting practices, the verification team deems that it is calculated appropriately. However refer to finding CL SD3 raised b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the monitoring method/value /GSP/ Description: given in the sustainability monitoring report is correct /IM01/ The net cash flow has been calculated as per local accounting or determined in a conservative manner. practices. /FORM/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed /CSH/ assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The net cash flow statement has been checked by the used should be given. verification team. Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details The data could be confirmed as correct. and descriptions of the CARs raised. Score: When compared with the previous monitoring period, the net cash flow of the current monitoring period is lower to $1,357,578.08). This was attributable due lower ODA provided. In the baseline scenario. Therefore, the score for this SD indicator is positive (+) even though there is a drop in the cash inflow fro donors.
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D.3.11. No. 11 - Technology transfer and Number of biodigesters built technological self-reliance a) Measurement / Determination method /MR/ Description: OK OK Describe how the monitoring parameter was /ERC/ A total number of 20,286 biodigesters were built and measured / determined. commissioned as of 2013-12-31. /PC/ Assess whether the measurement / determination The data was based on the project database. The number of /GSP/ method is in line with the registered passport, applied biodigesters built was keep track by the BCCs and PBPO and toolkit and PDD. . /FORM/ report NBP central office in Phnom Penh. Verifier´s action:
The project database has been checked by the verification team. Conclusion: The calculation of accumulative number of biodigesters is in accordance with the GS Passport. b) Correctness and Scoring /MR/ Correct Not correct (initial assessment) OK OK Determine whether the monitoring methodvalue given /GSP/ Description: in the sustainability monitoring report is correct or /ERC/ The data was based on the number of biodigesters built and determined in a conservative manner. commissioned. /PC/ In case of conservative approaches used in lieu of the Verifier´s action: monitoring as per registered passport detailed /FORM/ assessment of the conservativeness of the approach The project database has been checked by the verification
used should be given. team. Score in accordance to Toolkit Annex I Conclusion: In case of mistakes / deviations pl. provide details The data could be confirmed as correct.
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and descriptions of the CARs raised. Score: The number of biodigesters commissioned has increased from 19,171 units at 2012-12-31 to 20,286 units at 2013-12-31. In the baseline scenario, there was no biodigester built, the score for this SD indicator is positive (+).
D.4. Sampling a) Implementation of sampling plan /MR/ A sampling approach has been taken by the PP due to OK OK large number of implemented biodigesters. Check whether the PP has applied a sampling /GSP/ approach to determine the monitored values (as per Description: /PDD/ section D.2 above). The sampling as described in the MR is based on GS and EB /CMS/ If this is the case, please provide an assessment guidelines for following data: whether the PPs have correctly and sufficiently /SSS/ 1. Carbon Monitoring Survey described the implemented sampling plan including /GSS/ 2. Usage Survey - Description of the implemented sampling design /US/ Verifier´s action: - Collected data /FORM/ The Kitchen Performance Tests were conducted in previous monitoring period and remain valid for two years, hence the - Analysis of collected data results were applied in the current monitoring period by the - Demonstration on whether the required consultant. confidence/precision has been met. The verification team has checked on the sampling plan for US (165) and CMS (245) and considered appropriate. An addition of 10% has been included to ensure the level of assurance and the number of households is representative. The data collected were reviewed and cross checked during the onsite field inspection on the selected households to
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confirm the correctness. Conclusion: The sampling plan applied by the PP is incompliance to GS recommendation and guidelines of UNFCCC. b) Sampling during verification /MR/ A sampling approach has been applied by the VT for OK OK selected the household for the field inspection and In case the VT has applied a sampling approach in /GSP/ interview. the course of the verification the approach shall be /PDD/ described for each parameter. Description: /SSS/ According to GS recommendation, the sampling plan of 90/30 a /GSS/ sample size of 100 households will be sufficient to ensure the number of households interviewed is representative. /SSW/ The verification team has selected a sample size of 170 /SZ/ households from respective villages in different districts & provinces. During the onsite inspection and interviewed, the usage and carbon monitoring survey was checked to confirm the sampling conducted by the PP is sufficient to represent the entire total number of biodigesters implemented. Conclusion: The verification team has cross checked with the below link to ensure the sample size of 170 is sufficient. http://www.raosoft.com/samplesize.html This is one of the well-known and widely applied statistical tools. It was applied by project developer in the registered PoA, ID 7359 on the UNFCCC CDM website.
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http://cdm.unfccc.int/ProgrammeOfActivities/poa_db/2XJUR5N OWHY7T8BDAFM4613CIG9VS0/view Therefore, the reliability of this statistical tool could be confirmed. With the number of households, the sample size for 95% with CI of 10%, 96 households will be sufficient. Therefore, the 170 randomly selected households by the VT is sufficient to meet the GS sampling requirements.
E. Calculation of Emission reductions E.1. Traceability /MR/ The verification team has checked the emission reduction CAR E3 OK calculation and confirms that: Assess if the calculation is fully traceable. In case of /ERC/ complex calculations an Excel calculation spread- the calculation is fully traceable sheet shall be used. All applied formulae must be all applied formulae are visible visible. In this context the following finding has been identified: Refer to finding CAR E3 raised E.2. Parameter consistency /MR/ The verification team has checked the emission reduction CAR D4 OK calculation and the MR and confirms that: Assess whether all internal and external parameters /ERC/ CAR D6 OK and data used for calculation are applied consistently all parameter notations are consistent in the project in the monitoring report and the calculation documentation spreadsheet? all internal and external parameters and data used for Consider only the correct data exchange between the calculation are consistently applied monitoring report and the calculation spreadsheet (if In this context the following findings have been identified: any). Further ensure the consistency of notations for all parameters in the PDD, MR and calculation Refer to findings CAR D4 and CAR D6.
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E.3. Correctness of calculation /MR/ The verification team has checked the emission reduction CAR D6 OK calculation and the MR and confirms that: Check if the applied formulae and methods for /PDD/ CAR E1 OK all applied formulae for calculating baseline emissions, calculating baseline emissions, project emissions and /ERC/ CAR E2 OK leakage are in accordance with the monitoring plan project emissions and leakage are in accordance with the and / or the approved methodology. monitoring plan CAR E3 OK Assess whether the provided calculations are the provided calculations are complete CAR E4 OK complete and reflect all requirements of the In this context the following findings have been identified: monitoring plan. Please refer to finding CAR D6, CAR E1, CAR E2, CAR E3 and Check especially that no standard or old values have CAR E4 raised been used for calculation where calculations based on up-to-date data is required.
E.4. Emission reductions table /MR/ The MR includes a summary table of the emission OK OK reductions calculation. Check if the MR includes a summary table of the /ERC/ emission reductions calculation specifiying separately The summary table specified the total baseline, project and leakage emissions as well as the total emission - Total baseline emissions reductions separately. - Total project emissions: The values as specified in the ER summary table are - Total leakage correct; no issues have been identified during the verification which require changes in the ER calculation. - Total emission reductions. During the verification issues with impact on the ER Assess whether the values are correct or need to be calculation have been identified. Thus subject to the revised as a consequence of issues identified above. closure of above listed findings the summary needs to be revised. In this context the following additional findings have been
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identified: E.5. Comparison with ex-ante determined /MR/ The verification team has checked the MR and confirms that: OK OK emission reductions /ERC/ the MR includes a comparison of actual emission reductions with the estimations of the registered PDD Check if the MR includes a comparison of actual /PDD/ values of the monitoring period with the estimations in the increase has been appropriately explained the registered PDD. In this context no findings have been identified: Check further whether in case of an increase an appropriate explanation is included in the MR. Assess in case of a significant increase whether this is due to technical or organisational changes within or outside the control of the PP which might require a notification / approval of changes.
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