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Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are essential tools for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. By purchasing voluntary RECs, organizations can offset their Scope 2 emissions and support the development of renewable energy projects globally.

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REC's Provide

We provide comprehensive REC services, handling the purchase, sale, and management of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) across major U.S. compliance markets. Our expert team ensures regulatory compliance, helps avoid penalties, and supports sustainability by enhancing corporate environmental profiles and promoting renewable energy development..

Comprehensive REC Services
: We purchase and sell RECs across all majorcompliance markets in the United States.
Expert Navigation: Our team assists in sourcing, trading, and managingREC portfolios tailored to your compliance needs.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to state-mandated renewableenergy standards and avoid potential penalties.
Sustainability Commitment: Support the development of renewable energyprojects and enhance your corporate environmental profile.

Our RECs Compliance service simplifies meeting Renewable Portfolio Standards(RPS) by acquiring and managing RECs, which represent 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) ofrenewable energy fed into the grid. We offer end-to-end support, includingsourcing, trading, portfolio management, and reporting, to ensure complianceand advance corporate sustainability goals.

REC's Provide

Businesses utilize Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to fulfil key objectives, such as meeting legal obligations under state Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and financially supporting renewable energy projects to promote a cleaner energy grid. By incorporating RECs into their energy procurement strategies, companies can align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, reinforcing their corporate sustainability initiatives. Additionally, leveraging RECs enhances brand image by positioning businesses as sustainability leaders, which can attract both market opportunities and investor confidence.

Benefits
For customers, RECs provide significant benefits, including regulatory assurance by ensuring compliance with state and regional renewable energy requirements while avoiding potential fines. Our expertise facilitates efficient navigation of complex REC markets, optimizing cost-effectiveness. By integrating RECs, customers can showcase their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, strengthening stakeholder trust. Moreover, RECs serve as a valuable tool for risk management, helping mitigate regulatory and market uncertainties tied to renewable energy compliance.

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Benefits of Voluntary REC's

Voluntary REC's offer a powerful way for businesses to drive sustainability and demonstrate environmental leadership through:

Environmental Impact
: Contribute to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainability Leadership: Position your company as a leader in environmental stewardship.
Stakeholder Engagement: Meet the expectations of customers, investors, and partners who value sustainability.
Flexible Solutions: Tailor REC purchases to align with specific sustainability strategies and budgets.
Additional Social Benefits: Option to select RECs that support projects with added social or community advantages.

Voluntary REC's enable businesses to achieve sustainability goals while aligning with international standards like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Voluntary Market Participation
: Participation is not mandated by law but driven by corporate sustainability goals.

International Standards Compliance: Aligns with guidelines from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for Scope 2 emissions accounting.

Types of Certificates:

North America: Voluntary RECs are commonly used in the United States and Canada.

Europe: Guarantees of Origin (GOs) are used within European countries.

Asia and Africa: International RECs (I-RECs) facilitate renewableenergy tracking in regions without established certificate systems.

AFS Commodities, we provide corporate clients with comprehensive support in navigating the energy market, focusing on sustainable and decarbonised solutions.

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