Building Trust and Transparency in the Hydrogen Industry

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Building Trust and Transparency in the Hydrogen Industry

Changing Conversations Podcast

52 minutes 20 seconds

4 months ago

Building Trust and Transparency in the Hydrogen Industry

As hydrogen becomes a cornerstone of the EU’s decarbonization agenda, trust, traceability, and credible certification are essential to ensure its sustainable future.

In this episode, SGS experts explore how robust certification frameworks, such as CertifHy, RSB, and ISCC EU, are helping to shape a transparent and reliable green hydrogen market across Europe. You’ll gain valuable insight into how certification supports regulatory alignment, stakeholder confidence, and long-term climate goals.

Tune in to learn:

The latest on EU hydrogen strategies and the Renewable Energy Directive
How CertifHy and other schemes are driving credible certification
The role SGS plays in supporting clients across the hydrogen value chain

Whether you're involved in sustainability, energy policy, or industrial innovation, this episode offers practical guidance on navigating hydrogen certification with clarity and confidence.

Featuring:

Francesca Cerchia, Global Head of Climate Solutions Climate expert with 20+ years of experience in GHG emissions, carbon markets, and net-zero strategies.

Bhaveshkumar Prajapati, Global Technical Director Specialist in sustainability certifications and ISO standards with 14+ years in climate-related verification.

David Kenarsari, Global Key Accounts Development Manager Renewable energy strategist with deep expertise in hydrogen, offshore wind, and international market development.

(00:00:21)- Introduction

(00:02:14)- Impact Now

(00:03:04)- Poll for the audience

(00:03:49)- EU’s plan of decarbonization

(00:10:12)- Major challenges for EU’s decarbonization

(00:12:43)- Hydrogen Terminology

(00:15:32)- Hydrogen certification

(00:18:13)- Clean technologies focused on the decarbonization goal of EU

(00:20:30)- Key certification or compliance challenges hydrogen project developers and OEMs face today

(00:25:00)- Pre-certification process in CertifHy

(00:28:36)- Technical features of hydrogen schemes

(00:34:55)- Leading H2 certification schemes supporting EU’s decarbonization

(00:37:19)- How critical is certification in securing offtake agreements or accessing regulated hydrogen markets, especially within the EU?

(00:39:52)- How are OEMs and operators preparing for the shift toward verified green hydrogen supply chains, and what role can independent assurance play in derisking those efforts?

(00:42:49)- Q&A

(00:45:14)- Impact Now takeaways(00:46:22)- Progress in their respective areas

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