The I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking (GGT), an international initiative focused on developing reliable systems to track renewable gases such as biogas and biomethane, announce the launch of the I-TRACK Product Code for Biogas and Biomethane (I-TRACK(G) Code), a standardized framework enabling the issuance, transfer, and redemption of certificates for biogas and biomethane. The new I-TRACK(G) certificates will be issued and tracked in registries operated by Instituto Totum and Evident (now part of Xpansiv).
The International Tracking Standard Foundation (I-TRACK Foundation) is a non-profit organization that provides a robust standard for developing attribute tracking systems, and is acknowledged by major reporting frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP), CDP, and RE100 as a reliable backbone for credible and auditable tracking instruments.
We welcome the launch of the I-TRACK(G) Code as an important step forward in building transparency and consistency in the biogas and biomethane markets. As an early adopter, we see significant value in a standardized, interoperable framework that enables verifiable certificate systems and strengthens trust across the value chain. With demand for renewable gas accelerating in the Asia Pacific, initiatives like this will play a key role in supporting scalable market growth and the region’s transition to a lower-carbon energy mix, said John Davis, Managing Director Asia Pacific, ACT Group.
The I-TRACK(G) Code was developed in alignment with the I-TRACK Foundation’s International Attribute Tracking Standard (Standard), supporting a fact-based, ex-post, and technology-agnostic approach to attribute tracking.
It provides a consistent framework for market participants to document and transfer renewable gas attributes and to support credible usage claims, subject to applicable claim guidance and regulatory requirements.
The release of the I-TRACK(G) Code marks an important milestone in the continued evolution of global energy attribute tracking. Through the I-TRACK(G) Code, we are extending the reach of the International Attribute Tracking Standard into renewable gas markets, enabling consistent, transparent, and high-integrity tracking across jurisdictions. We are pleased to have Global Gas Tracking as our Accredited I-TRACK(G) Code Manager and look forward to supporting a standardized approach to renewable gas tracking worldwide, said Jared Braslawsky, Executive Director, I-TRACK Foundation.
The new product code was developed by a consortium formed by Evident Group (UK), a global authority in the certification of the clean economy, recognised for its expertise, robust standards, world-class registry technology, and collaborative approach, and Instituto Totum (Brazil), following a public consultation by the I-TRACK Foundation and initial implementation in Brazil, where the approach was tested through Instituto Totum’s GAS-REC.
We are proud to see the I-TRACK(G) Code launched as a global certification standard for biogas and biomethane. This is an important step toward giving the market a more robust, credible, and scalable framework for tracking renewable gas attributes across different jurisdictions. It is also especially relevant that the standard has been designed to be compatible with CGOB, Brazil’s new federally regulated biomethane certificate of origin program, said Fernando Giachini Lopes, CEO of Instituto Totum, a GGT partner.
Key features of I-TRACK(G) Code include:
- Defined rules for the certificate lifecycle (issuance, transfer, and redemption) for biogas and biomethane attributes.
- Plain-language labels to indicate whether a certificate aligns with selected sustainability requirements, chain-of-custody approaches, and regulatory contexts—helping market participants more easily interpret how certificates may be used to support specific claims.
- Interoperability with other I-TRACK Product Codes, including I-REC(E) for renewable electricity and I-TRACK(HX) for hydrogen. This supports consistent attribute management across energy carriers and can reduce duplication for participants active in multiple markets.
Already available
The I-TRACK(G) Code and Registry are available now. Instituto Totum will continue to administer the I-TRACK(G) Code through its GAS-REC registry within Brazil. Outside of Brazil, the I-TRACK(G) Code will be operated by Evident on its newly launched I-TRACK(G) Registry.
Having certified electricity for over 20 years, Evident currently supports globally connected product supply chains, including gas and sustainable fuels.
In 2025, it was acquired by Xpansiv, establishing a preeminent, global REC network with over 300 GW of capacity and more than 4,000 participating companies.
Establishing a consistent, interoperable framework for biogas and biomethane attributes is a meaningful step toward unlocking these markets at scale. By empowering end-users with trusted, tradeable certificates, we believe the standard can help accelerate access to finance for projects and drive real-world deployment of renewable gas solutions, said Travis Caddy, Director, Evident, a GGT partner.
