Consultations
•• Stakeholder Support through Consultations
Stakeholder Support through Consultations
The International Tracking Standard Foundation (I-TRACK Foundation) is committed to ensuring the fair and transparent creation of governance documents, policies, and processes and the International Tracking Standard Foundation Board (Board) regulates the use of the International Attribute Tracking Standard (Standard), Product Codes, and other governance documents. These are all created with stakeholder input and support. In this way, stakeholder input is an invaluable resource to ensure the fair and transparent creation of all governance documents, policies, and processes. Consultations are open to all stakeholders willing to provide feedback.
We invite stakeholders to share comments, questions, concerns, and suggestions through organized consultation(s) or to the I-TRACK Foundation secretariat independently.
Open Consultations
Status: Open
Consultation Period: 26 May 2025 – 28 July 2025
Type: Product Code Review
Consultation Stage: First Review
Overview
The International Tracking Standard Foundation (I-TRACK Foundation) is conducting its first public consultation on the developing I-TRACK Product Code for Biogas and Biomethane (I-TRACK(G) Code) developed by an international consortium (Consortium) consisting of Evident, Instituto Totum, and M-RETS in line with the I-TRACK Foundation’s International Attribute Tracking Standard (Standard). This consultation is part of the I-TRACK Foundation’s ongoing commitment to stakeholder engagement and continual improvement of its tracking frameworks.
The I-TRACK(G) Code governs the generation, tracking, and reporting of biogas and biomethane attributes across supply chains. This initial review aims to gather feedback on the clarity, applicability, and effectiveness of the I-TRACK(G) Code as implemented to date.
Purpose of the Consultation
- To evaluate how well the current I-TRACK(G) Code supports robust, transparent biogas and biomethane tracking.
- To identify any barriers to implementation or areas lacking clarity.
- To gather suggestions for potential revisions or additions.
Who Should Participate
We welcome contributions from all stakeholders, including:
- Project developers and market participants
- Verification and certification bodies
- Policymakers and regulators
- Environmental NGOs and civil society organizations
- Technical experts and consultants
Access Consultation Materials
Download the I-TRACK(G) Code here.
Download the I-TRACK(G) Code Explanatory Document here.
Submit Your Feedback – You can provide all feedback by e-mail to the I-TRACK Foundation secretariat via secretariat@trackingstandard.org.
Recently Closed Consultations
The invitation to Participate in the Consultation on Enhanced Market Transparency Services has ended
The consultation closed on 13 January 2025.
Evident, the I-REC(E) Code Manager and Registry Operator, conducted a consultation on the Enhanced Market Transparency Services. The consultation outlined several options to enhance market transparency, including:
- An Enhanced Participant Directory for better partner identification.
- Advanced Search and Discovery Tools within the Evident registry.
- Improved Information services while maintaining confidentiality.
Updates on the outcome of this process will be shared in due course.
Previous Consultations
The following is an overview of previous consultations held by or in collaboration with the I-TRACK Foundation.