Indigenous Carbon Alliance
The Indigenous Carbon Alliance is a groundbreaking registry focused on Scope 3 Emissions and providing a transparent and Indigenous-focused platform for carbon credit trading. By leveraging blockchain technology, the alliance ensures transparency and security in all transactions.
SCOPE 3 Emissions Resolved Scientific government protocol data available.
Mission and Goals
Empowerment
Our mission is to empower Indigenous communities and all mankind by providing a safe, transparent platform for participation in the carbon credit market.
Sustainability
We aim to promote sustainable practices within the petroleum industry, encouraging the reduction of SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS - GHG and carbon emissions through the implementation of eco-friendly technologies.
Transparency
Our goal is to bring transparency to the carbon credit market through the use of blockchain technology, ensuring the integrity of transactions and the fair distribution of benefits.
Unit: Every Viscon credit token symbolizes one metric ton of verified CO2 offset certified to "international standards."
Tradability: Tokens can be resold on the secondary market and burned/retired when used for offsetting.
Focus on Scope 3 Emission Reduction
Industry Impact
Our focus on the oil & gas industry allows us to address one of the major contributors of carbon emissions: PETROLEUM
Promoting sustainable practices and environmental responsibility for TODAY.
Market Integration
By engaging with the petroleum sector, we create opportunities for the industry to participate in carbon credit reduction and trading. Providing immediate solutions for today's emissions.
Community Benefits
Our initiatives in the Scope 3 emissions sector aim to bring direct benefits to all of mankind by creating environmental improvements worldwide for emissions today.
Reducing Scope 3 Emissions from Fuel and Energy
Tackling Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities is crucial for comprehensive carbon footprint reduction. A multilayered approach combining lifecycle analysis, carbon credit test strategies, and holistic CO2 mitigation can drive meaningful progress towards a sustainable future.
Petroleum Industry Engagement
Collaboration
We partner with leading petroleum companies to drive sustainable change and emissions reduction across the industry.
Shared Solutions
By working together, we identify innovative solutions to complex challenges and unlock new opportunities for climate action.
Transparent Reporting
Our carbon registry and verification protocols ensure transparent and accurate emissions tracking.
Transparency through Blockchain Technology
Decentralized
Our blockchain technology ensures a decentralized and tamper-proof system, providing a secure and transparent platform for carbon credit transactions.
Security
With advanced encryption and consensus algorithms, our blockchain technology guarantees the security and integrity of all carbon credit records and transactions.
Transparency
Through blockchain, we offer complete transparency, allowing stakeholders to trace the origin and ownership of carbon credits with full confidence.
Technical Expertise Showcase
Carbon Credit Tokenization
Verification and Quantification
It commences with the verification and quantification of the carbon reduction or avoidance accomplished through a specific project or activity.
Blockchain Recording
The verified data is then securely recorded on a blockchain. Once stored in the Solana blockchain, this data becomes immutable, meaning it cannot be altered or removed, ensuring transparency and permanence.
Smart Contracts
Smart contracts, operating within the blockchain, automate the issuance and transfer of tokens backed by these carbon credits. This automation streamlines transactions, enhancing efficiency and reliability.
Market Participation
Participants in the carbon credit market can acquire these tokens to offset their own emissions or engage in trading on decentralized exchanges. This approach democratizes access to the voluntary carbon market, facilitating a more inclusive range of stakeholders to participate in sustainable practices and contribute to the global mission of addressing climate change.
Viscon Blockchain Carbon Credits
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Solana Tokenization
We are leveraging Solana as a platform for storing information, ensuring transparency and authenticity for carbon credits. Through tracking metadata, we can monitor transactions, holdings and retirements, thereby safeguarding against double counting and providing a clear, end-to-end view of each carbon credit's lifecycle. Anyone at any point can verify that the carbon credit is authentic and real and if it has been burned or traded.
From TxLED government program.
The Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) Program
The Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) program is a collaborative effort between state and federal agencies, research institutes, and industry partners to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from diesel engines in Texas. This program specifically targets heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment, which are significant contributors to air pollution in the state.
Collaborative Development and Rigorous Testing
RTI's Role
The Research Triangle Institute (RTI) developed a comprehensive testing protocol that ensured scientific rigor and alignment with the program's objectives. This protocol provided a standardized framework for evaluating the effectiveness of various diesel formulations and fuel additives in reducing emissions.
ETV's Role
The Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) program played a crucial role in verifying RTI's testing protocols. They ensured that the performance standards were practical and met real-world applications, providing an additional layer of credibility to the program's findings.
EPA's Oversight
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided regulatory oversight, aligning the testing protocol with federal regulations and endorsing it for credibility. This collaboration with the EPA helped ensure that the TxLED program's results were recognized and accepted at the national level. Engine manufactures participated worldwide.
Viscon Fuel Additive: Demonstrating Significant Emissions Reductions
Particulate Matter (PM) Reduction
The Viscon fuel additive was found to reduce particulate matter emissions by 28.3% during the six-month evaluation conducted by Olson-Ecologic Laboratory and reviewed by TCEQ and the EPA.
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Reduction
The Viscon fuel additive demonstrated a 10.7% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, further contributing to the program's goal of lowering air pollution from diesel engines.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Reduction
In addition to the reductions in particulate matter and NOx, the Viscon fuel additive also achieved a 5.41% decrease in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, indicating its potential to mitigate overall greenhouse gas emissions from diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
Carbon Credit Strategies for Emissions Reduction
Offsets
Investing in carbon offset projects, such as reforestation or renewable energy initiatives, can help compensate for unavoidable emissions and drive emissions reduction.
Cap-and-Trade
Participating in cap-and-trade programs can provide a market-based incentive for emissions reduction, as companies must acquire and retire carbon credits to cover their emissions.
Internal Pricing
Implementing an internal carbon pricing mechanism can help companies identify and prioritize emissions reduction opportunities, driving investment in clean technologies and processes.
Lifecycle Analysis of Petroleum Products - Scope 1, 2 and 3
Extraction
The extraction of crude oil involves significant energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, from drilling operations to transportation of the raw material.
Refining
The refining process consumes substantial energy and releases emissions as petroleum is converted into usable fuels and products.
Distribution
The transportation and distribution of refined petroleum products contribute additional Scope 3 emissions through the use of energy-intensive logistics networks.
Regulatory Compliance Frameworks
Regulatory Oversight
Aligning with industry standards and government regulations
Auditing & Verification
Rigorous third-party validation of carbon credits
Reporting Transparency
Detailed documentation and disclosure of carbon accounting
At the Indigenous Carbon Alliance, we place the highest priority on ensuring our carbon credit registry operates within robust regulatory compliance frameworks. This begins with staying up-to-date on the latest industry standards and government regulations governing the voluntary carbon market. Our team of experts closely monitors the evolving regulatory landscape to guarantee our processes and protocols adhere to the most stringent requirements.
To validate the integrity of our carbon credits, we subject them to rigorous third-party auditing and verification. This multi-layered approach, involving both scientific verification and independent certification, provides our clients with the utmost confidence in the quality and legitimacy of the credits they purchase. We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of transparency, with detailed documentation and disclosure of our carbon accounting methodologies.
By embedding regulatory compliance into the very foundation of our operations, the Indigenous Carbon Alliance stands as a trusted partner for petroleum companies and other organizations seeking to meet their decarbonization goals through the voluntary carbon market. Our unwavering adherence to industry best practices and regulatory frameworks ensures the credibility and long-term viability of the carbon credits we provide.
Alignment with the following:
Strict Standards of the following:
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),
International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP),
World Bank’s Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC),
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA),
Climate Action Reserve (CAR).
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
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Sustainable Goals:
ICA Supports the Sustainable Development Goals:
Registry Process and Requirements
Simple Registration
Streamlined and efficient registration process designed for easy onboarding of participants.
Verification
Thorough verification process to ensure the integrity and accuracy of carbon credit data.
Participant Requirements
Clear guidelines for participants to meet the necessary criteria for registry and ongoing compliance.
The Benefits of Carbon Credits
Carbon credits offer a powerful tool to combat climate change by incentivizing emissions reductions and funding sustainable projects. They provide a transparent, market-based mechanism to drive green innovation and empower communities to take climate action.
By investing in high-quality carbon credits, businesses and individuals can offset their carbon footprint and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.
Benefits of Joining the Alliance
Economic Opportunities
Members gain access to carbon credit trading, creating new revenue streams and economic opportunities for Indigenous communities and petroleum industry participants.
Environmental Impact
Participation in our alliance allows members to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and promote sustainable practices within the petroleum industry.
Community Empowerment
Joining the alliance empowers Indigenous communities to actively engage in environmental initiatives and benefit from sustainable development programs.
Our Esteemed Members
Calvin Helin Founder
Calvin Helin is the son of a prominent Ts’msyen Chief, a retired commercial lawyer, international writer and advocate on promoting Indigenous self-reliance through education and development. He has extensive experience in the oil and gas sector heading up an Indigenous-owned $30B 4-pipeline energy corridor in northern Canada (Eagle Spirit Energy) and was a key adviser to the Premier of Alberta in setting up the $3B Albert Indigenous Opportunities Corporation. He learned much from Alaska, where the California Air Resource Board provided a mechanism for taking carbon credits over the vast wilderness lands owned by Indigenous tribes.
Michelle Malian Founder
Michelle A. Malian of Cherokee heritage, has considerable hard-won experience and expertise in environmental sustainability, finance, real estate development and the oil and gas industries. As a panel member for the USEPA, Research Triangle Institute and the TxLED program (and test protocol), she evaluated the impact of petroleum engine additives to ensure they met stringent air quality standards. Her pioneering work in the development of carbon credits is also a testament to her commitment to using smart technological solutions to preserve a cleaner environment.
Paul Engel B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc. J.D. – CPP, QISP
Mr. Engel brings over forty years of expertise in legal, research, and environmental engineering, managing programs and studies on various environmental issues for the last three decades. He has significant experience in environmental compliance, securing over 1,000 air permits across multiple regions, and conducting extensive audits and assessments for electric utilities and chemical plants. His leadership extends to managing multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects including air emissions, water treatment, and site remediation. Mr. Engel holds several certifications, including SCAQMD Certified Permitting Professional and Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner.
Peter D. Gordon Lawyer
Principal Attorney, LAWNET 1, PC, a multi-faceted litigation firm. Licensed to practice for more than 40 years before the United States Supreme Court, California Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court (Central District, Eastern District and Southern District), U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Litigation, Trial and Appellate Experience in real estate, corporate, business and entertainment law. Our practice focuses on ecological and sustainable legal issues, representing Indigenous tribes, architects, developers, and companies dedicated to sustainability. We also work with state-of-the-art technology to achieve efficiency and pollution reduction.
Brennin Clark AA, BAÂ Â Financial Analyst
Technical Expert
A seasoned professional with a decade of experience in business development and cross-functional team leadership, specializing in the integration of AI solutions. Recognized for adeptly forging lasting connections with clients and stakeholders, resulting in heightened satisfaction and substantial revenue gains. Demonstrates expertise in cultivating strategic partnerships and optimizing operational efficiencies through innovative software applications. Proficient in a diverse array of technologies, including AutoCAD Civil3D, Blender, JavaScript, Ubuntu, Nginx, Node.js, Three.js, C++, Rust, Move, Solidity, Python, MySQL, CRUD, React.js, Google Workplace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe InDesign.
Andrew Haas Board Member
More than two decades of experience in business development and team management within the hospitality/property management industry, offering a creative approach paired with a demonstrated ability to cultivate top-tier teams, spearheading and implementing cutting-edge business strategies, and establishing new revenue channels. I take pride in my outstanding track record of nurturing exceptional talent, consistently achieving company growth targets, while delivering impactful results.
Helin set up -
World Indigenous Network -WIN
He realized there was a less onerous, cumbersome and more technologically efficient manner to provide the Indigenous Peoples of the world with carbon credit income from their lands to relieve poverty, provide development, and a path to real self-determination.
WIN IS A MEMBER OF ICA.
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