How Verification Infrastructure Works
CarbonIDs.com creates independently verifiable performance records through cryptographically sealed calculation manifests. Here's how the verification system works.
The Verification Flow
Farm Submits Data
Production and feed information captured in structured format
System Creates Record
Sealed calculation manifest with methodology version locked
Certificate Issued
PDF certificate with QR code and verification ID generated
Processor Verifies
Independent verification without accessing farm data
Key System Components
Calculation Manifest
Each calculation generates a sealed manifest that contains:
Verification Hash
Each manifest generates a unique verification hash that acts as a digital fingerprint. This hash:
Certificate & QR Code
The PDF certificate includes a QR code that links to the public verification page, enabling:
Public Verification Page
Anyone can verify a certificate without accessing sensitive farm data:
Handling Methodology Evolution
Carbon accounting methodologies evolve over time. CarbonIDs.com handles this by:
Version-Pinning Calculations
Each record is permanently linked to the methodology version used at calculation time
Preserving Historical Records
Old records remain unchanged and verifiable against their original methodology
Enabling Temporal Comparisons
Farms can track improvement over time using consistent methodologies
Supply Chain Linking
CarbonIDs.com enables traceability from farm to export:
Farm Level
Farmer generates verified carbon record for their production period
Processor Level
Processor verifies supplier performance and aggregates for reporting
Export Level
Export documentation includes verified carbon performance data
See the Verification System in Action
Try verifying a sample certificate to see how the public verification system works