Avoided Emissions Certificates
Verified Documentation of the Emissions Benefits Created by Refurbishing and Reusing IT Assets
Refurbishing and reusing IT assets leads to measurable emissions benefits. Every device that is kept in use avoids the manufacturing, logistics, and disposal impacts associated with buying something new.
Many organisations already report these avoided emissions as part of their circularity or ESG narratives — but few can substantiate them with evidence that meets assurance and audit standards.
Avoided Emissions Certificates change that. They convert the environmental benefits of a real refurbishment or reuse activity into verifiable documentation.
● Accurate, defensible environmental claims
● Stakeholder & audit ready
● Evidence rather than estimates
● Trust, traceability, structure
Why Avoided Emissions Matter
Circular IT extends product life, reduces the need for manufacturing new equipment, and prevents devices from entering the waste stream. The resulting environmental benefits include:
Lower greenhouse gas emissions
Reduced raw material extraction
Less water and energy used in production
Decreased hazardous waste
These benefits exist whether a company measures them or not — but without a standardised and verifiable certificate, they are often under-recognised, unreported, or untrusted. Avoided Emissions Certificates give organisations the ability to capture, quantify, and claim the real climate benefits of refurbishment.
What an Avoided Emissions Certificate Represents
Each certificate corresponds to a specific, verified refurbishment activity, and includes:
A defined asset batch
Device types, counts, and specifications tied to the specific refurbishment activity.
Emissions baselines & assumptions
Functional-unit assumptions and baseline calculations documented in full.
Quantified avoided emissions
The actual GHG benefit calculated using ISO-aligned methodology.
Unique registry record & claim right
Recorded in the Bloom Registry — a formalised evidence package that can be referenced, shared, and assured.
Moving Beyond Reporting: Why a Certificate Is Needed
Traditional impact reporting—spreadsheets, summaries, or internal estimates—faces several challenges:
Lack of standardisation
Different organisations calculate avoided emissions differently, leading to inconsistent numbers.
No exclusive claim right
Without a certificate, impact can be double-counted or claimed by multiple parties, degrading credibility.
Hard to audit
Reports without a clear issuance framework, baselines, or verification cannot be easily reviewed or assured.
Static PDFs aren’t traceable
Stakeholders increasingly expect registry-backed evidence, not informal data summaries.
Avoided Emissions Certificates solve these problems by introducing structured issuance, verification, and traceability, making avoided emissions claims as robust as any other environmental disclosure.
Aligned With SBTi’s Emphasis on Claim Integrity
What SBTi requires — and how Avoided Emissions Certificates deliver
● Transparent attribution
● Single claim holder per activity
● Exclusive ownership of claims
● Independently verified calculations
● Registry-based tracking
● Permissioned registry entry
● Avoidance of double-counting
● Retirement mechanism that finalises the claim
● Evidence-based disclosure
How Avoided Emissions Certificates Are Created
Real Circular IT Activity
IT assets are refurbished, redeployed, and kept in productive use instead of being replaced.
Impact Calculation
Bloom applies an ISO-aligned method to quantify the emissions avoided relative to new manufacturing.
Third-Party Verification
Independent auditors review the methodology, data, and calculations.
Certificate Issuance
A unique Avoided Emissions Certificate is created, including all supporting documentation.
Registry Recording
The certificate is added to the Bloom Registry to ensure transparency and prevent double-claims.
How Organisations Use Avoided Emissions Certificates
Validate the climate impact of internal IT asset lifecycle programs
Support sustainability disclosures with verified evidence
Demonstrate progress to customers, regulators, and investors
Communicate circularity achievements with confidence
Build internal accountability for IT and procurement practices
They are especially valuable for organisations pursuing circularity commitments, device-as-a-service models, or device take-back programs to promote extended life.
“We believe our program reduces impact”
“Here is the verified, auditable evidence of impact.”
See how Avoided Emissions Certificates can support your circular IT strategy
Talk to our team about turning your refurbishment activity into verified, registry-backed environmental claims.