Who we are
The H2C Registry was borne of an observation in late 2023 that 96% of green hydrogen production projects remained at pre-construction phases. With 60 months until the Paris Agreement target to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius production scale lags decarbonisation requirements. In FCI’s work with at-scale producers we noted the discrepancy between capital and off-take agreement scope, hampered by limited options to value green premiums. H2C is being designed and implemented to solve that problem.
Our Approach
Adapting and learning from previous certification approaches to low carbon and renewable energies, we worked with academics and standards experts to consider how the next generation of green premium certificates could enable broad participation in decarbonisation, whilst learning lessons from previous generations. In particular, we’ve focused on developing robust additionality and causality as core principles.
Mission Statement
H2C aims to expedite international hydrogen markets' viability, growth, liquidity and resilience, supporting stakeholders across various sectors in achieving their environmental and economic objectives.
We do this by creating H2C environmental attribute certificates and PIUs and working with interoperable standards.
We are committed to expediting the global transition to a low-carbon economy by facilitating interoperability between local markets, compliance and registry partners. We provide a platform for catalytic finance to aggregate demand and deliver strong signals to investors to stimulate supply.
Our priority is to develop systems and partnerships which inject catalytic capital to finance green premiums and accelerate demand and supply.
We consider ourselves as custodians of acceleration and collaborators in accelerants.
Vision & Values Statement
H2C was founded in recognition that Paris Climate Agreement targets and low carbon fuel transitions are significantly out of sync. Despite significant commitments, the speed of supply chain development requires dramatic acceleration if 2050 commitments are to be met. At the time of founding only 4% of 1887 IEA registered projects in production phases. Green Hydrogen is a hard thing to do fast, but time is critical if the worst impacts of climate change are to be avoided.
H2C envisages a global green hydrogen market where green premiums reduce over time driven by clean tech development, economies of scale and the development of competitive supply chains, supported by sophisticated intermediaries. We focus on systems of provenance management with capability to support catalytic financial instruments.
We are committed to working with all stakeholders productively, focusing on product integrity, speed to market and enabling supportive capital.
Our Core Values
H2C is firmly committed to advancing sustainability and integrity in the global transition to a low-carbon economy, embracing core values in every facet of our operations.
Transparency
Ensuring clear, accessible information and open communication in every transaction and interaction. H2C is built on the principle that transparency fosters trust and accountability, both crucial for advancing the hydrogen economy.
Collaboration
Embracing the power of partnership across international sectors and standards, avoiding territorialism that could inhibit acceleration. We believe that by working together, we can innovate more effectively and scale the solutions needed to transition to low-carbon hydrogen.
Efficiency
Striving for excellence in our operations and transactions. H2C is committed to optimizing processes, reducing waste, and maximizing the impact of every energy unit produced and traded.
Sustainability
Committing to environmental stewardship that goes beyond compliance. Our strategies and decisions are designed to promote long-term ecological health and resource availability, ensuring our solutions support a sustainable future for all.
These values guide our operations and outline our commitments to our partners, clients, and the planet. Together, they form the bedrock of H2C’s strategy to revolutionize the hydrogen market through integrity, innovation, and inclusive growth.