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Glossary

TermDescription
SupplierSupplier is a Puro.earth Account Holder who has a registered facility capable of CO2 Removal.
PartnerPartner is for instance a dMRV provider, or other entity, who submits audit data on behalf of the Supplier.
FacilityFacility represents a physical or operational location where environmental activities occur.
Preliminary AssessmentA pre-screening process done by Puro to review a Supplier's readiness for a Facility audit
Monitoring periodMonitoring Period defines a specific time frame within a Facility during which CDR activities are tracked and reported.
FrameworkFramework is a structured list of requirements a project must meet to demonstrate compliance.
Framework InstancesFrameworks are applied to Monitoring Periods by creating Framework Instances
DocumentDocuments are compliance requirements that define what evidence must be submitted.
Document InstancesDocuments are applied to Monitoring Periods by creating Document Instances
ModelA Model performs calculations referencing Expected Field Values in a Framework.
Expected Field ValueA value anticipated or required by a Framework or Document, used as input for calculations in a Model.
SectionThe top level of hierarchy in a Model; defines how the Model is organized.
FormulaA component within a Section that can reference other Formulas and/or Fields to perform calculations.
Field LibraryA component within a Section that groups related Fields.
FieldCan reference expected values from Documents and perform calculations.
BatchBatches are a quantifiable unit of carbon removal, defined by a unique identifier and linked to specific carbon sequestration metrics.