Eligible technologies

Projects eligible under this methodology are the activities that carry out the technical aspects of refurbishment. Activities that only collect used devices (e.g. buyback schemes) or serve as marketplaces for refurbishers are not eligible projects.

Marketplaces may act as intermediaries between Riverse and refurbishers to assist in the certification process. Signed agreements shall be provided ensuring that the refurbishers are the principal and final beneficiaries of carbon finance.

Devices eligible under this methodology include: small consumer electronics such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, desktop computers, and screens. Other device types may be included in future versions of this methodology.

This methodology distinguishes between two types of refurbishing processes:

• Light refurbishing is focused on fixing cosmetic damage or software issues. It is a more simple process because it doesn’t involve replacing parts.

• Full refurbishing is an intensive process that involves light refurbishing plus replacing some device components and reassembling products. It is more costly and rigorous.

Both full and light refurbishing activities are eligible for Riverse Carbon Credits (RCCs) under this methodology.

Note that the project shall be defined as the project activities that are justified as additional. This may include a refurbishing site’s entire operations or only an expansion project. See the Additionality section and the Riverse Standard Rules for more details.

Riverse Standard Rules

Project scope

One project corresponds to the refurbishing sites within one registered company located within one country.

For example, if an international electronic device refurbishing company has refurbishing sites located in both France and Germany, two separate projects must be registered: one for the operations in France, and one for Germany.