TERC Redesigns Framework to Enhance Carbon Accounting in Transportation

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- TERC, the Transport Emission Reduction Certificate program, has unveiled a redesigned market-based framework aimed at enhancing the traceability and integrity of carbon accounting in the transportation sector. The program, established in 2023 to accelerate the adoption of lower-carbon fuels, now collaborates with 123Carbon, an independent platform dedicated to decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors.

The expanded framework allows TERCs (Transport Emission Reduction Certificates) to be directly linked to their documented attribution records, facilitating automated and high-integrity carbon accounting. This development is particularly significant for eligible participants, including carriers, forwarders, and cargo owners, who can now connect certificate information to specific shipments, creating a traceable record that supports value-chain reporting.

Sarah Filus, TERC Program Director, emphasized the importance of this new capability.

Jeroen van Heiningen, Managing Director of 123Carbon, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration.

The redesigned framework is expected to begin issuing TERCs in October 2026, with additional capabilities to follow. The program aims to provide a robust framework for creating, transferring, and retiring independently verified environmental attribute certificates associated with eligible lower-carbon energy. TERC's transportation framework also enables verified certificate information to be attributed to transportation activities through traceable records.

Eco-Energy, the company behind TERC, is a leading clean energy and midstream services company with over 30 years of experience in the energy industry. Its core businesses include the marketing, trading, transportation, and logistics of ethanol and natural gas across the United States, Canada, and international markets. The collaboration with 123Carbon underscores TERC's commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the transportation sector.

The 123Carbon platform supports the verification, issuance, and management of environmental attribute certificates and the attribution of verified certificate information across various value chains. It is designed to provide transparency, traceability, and independent verification while helping organizations connect investment in lower-carbon solutions with their decarbonization strategies.

With this new framework, TERC is poised to play a significant role in the transition to a more sustainable transportation industry. The program's expansion into a broader range of transportation modes and hard-to-abate sectors positions it as a key player in the global effort to reduce emissions and combat climate change.