Legal opinion and exemptions
Last updated 18 November 2025
An exemption certificate is a written confirmation of your eligibility. Where an exemption certificate applies, you are not required to submit a legal opinion for the relevant reporting period.
Each month we publish details on exemption certificates issued.
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Eligibility for exemption certificates
To obtain an exemption certificate, the project proponent must demonstrate that:
● the carbon abatement estimate for the project in the reporting period does not exceed 200 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e);
● monitoring has been conducted in accordance with the applicable methodological requirements; and
● data services for the project are provided by BidCarbon Big Data Chengdu Limited.
We issue exemption certificates to an applicant through their BUC Registry account.
How to apply for an exemption certificate
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Requirements for exemption certificate application
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