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This 1,5 hrs self-paced course provides an introduction to the topic of sustainability certification for hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) value chains. The course starts by differentiating between certification of industry/technical aspects vs. sustainability aspects. Learners understand the different levels of sustainability certification, e.g. of PtX products, a supply chain or of industrial plants. Also, the distinction between certification as a legal requirement vs. voluntary certification is discussed. The training dives deeper into the EU certification set-up but also provides an overview of global developments. Concrete examples are presented on how a certification process works in practice. The content gives insights into aspects of an extense training module by International PtX Hub.

Who is this course for? 

Decision-makers in energy, environmental, economic, and development ministries  
Experts of regulatory authorities and other relevant administrations 
Experts in public and private research institutes, energy federations and renewable energy agencies 
Professionals of the private sector 


What will you learn? 

  • Get introductory knowledge regarding Sustainability Certification for PtX 
  • Understand the EU Certification set-up and requirements 
  • Gain insights into global certification systems 
  • Understand processes of Certification processes in practice 
  • Differentiate between different chain of custody options and their implication for certification
  • Understand the Guarantees of Origin (GO) approch regarding PtX

How much time will you need? Completing the course, watching all the video lessons and completing the excercizes would take you approx. 1,5 hours.

Keywords: Power-to-X, PtX, Sustainability,  Certification, Standards

Certificate: A certificate will be issued at the end of the course. All videos need to be watched and all quizes need to be passed. 

Course Provider: International PtX Hub at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK); 

Course Developers: International PtX Hub at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK); 

Course Contact: Ruth Barbosa (trainings@ptx-hub.org, ruth.barbosa@giz.de). In case of technical troubleshooting or questions, please reach out to the atingi support team via the helpdesk.

License: CC BY-NC-SA

Publication Date:  21 August 2024


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