FAQ on the LSRS physical traceability requirements

This publication, created as part of the Food & Agriculture Working Group, dives into the most commonly asked questions about traceability requirements under the Land Sector and Removals Standard from the GHG Protocol.

Companies using the LSRS must demonstrate that volumes disclosed at the sourcing region, farm, or field level are linked to their value chain. Consequently, the ability to establish physical traceability determines whether companies can showcase the outcomes of their interventions in their physical inventory, as these are usually only visible at granular spatial scales.

This FAQ sheds light on:

💠 The requirements for physical vs impact traceability

💠 The use of Chain of Custody models like Identity preservation, Segregation, Controlled Blending, and Mass Balance

💠 The systems needed to demonstrate compliance with the physical traceability requirements in the LSRS

💠 Differences between foundational concepts like distribution, attribution, and allocation

💠 ...And other questions from our members implementing the LSRS

Download the full FAQ for more insights!