Certification of green and low-carbon hydrogen

Green and low-carbon hydrogen are a crucial pillar of decarbonisation strategies around the world. Since many industrialised nations do not have the conditions to produce enough hydrogen, global trade will be a necessary enabler for large-scale hydrogen application. To ensure that traded hydrogen will contribute to decarbonisation, clear rules and standards as well as certification schemes are required as the foundation for this emerging hydrogen market.

This study explores existing as well as emerging regulations and initiatives in this regard around the world and identifies further potentials for international cooperation.