PCS METH Intro Introductory Note_v1.0
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Document identification
Document code: PCS-METH-Intro
Title: Methodology Introductory Note
Scope: Used to initiate early-stage dialogue with the PCS Methodology Panel prior to submission of a full Concept Note.
Version history and change log
Table DC-1. Revision history
v1.0
TBD
Draft
Release for public consultation
PCS
TBD
Superseded versions
No superseded versions for v1.0.
Governance note on versioning and archiving
Only the latest approved version of this note/form shall be used. Superseded versions shall be archived and retained for traceability and audit purposes. Printed or downloaded copies are uncontrolled; the PCS Portal version is the authoritative current version.
Purpose
This Introductory Note captures a brief, early-stage outline of a proposed methodology and underlying project activity. It is used to initiate dialogue with the PCS Methodology Panel prior to submitting a full Concept Note. Submit via the PCS Digital Portal in accordance with PCS-PR-METH-02.
Section 1 – Sources
If Revision – Existing Reference ID and Version
Category (select all that apply)
☐ Renewable Energy ☐ Afforestation/Reforestation ☐ Soil Carbon & Agriculture ☐ Waste Management & Methane ☐ CCUS ☐ Blue Carbon ☐ Transport & Mobility ☐ Other
Section 2 – Project Activity (Guiding Questions)
Briefly describe the project you plan to implement (technology/practice, location, scale).
What would occur in the absence of this project (business-as-usual)?
Is the project likely profitable without carbon finance? If not, why?
What barriers exist (regulatory, financial, technical, common practice) and how would PCC revenues address them?
Section 3 – Methodology Developer
Contact (Name, Email, Phone)
Relationship to Underlying Project (if any)
Section 4 – References (optional)
List any references or data sources (hyperlinks where possible).