Publish your Carbon Attested Product (CAP) - publishing page

What is publishing a CAP?

Publishing transforms your completed system into a Carbon Attested Product (CAP), a verified document that certifies the carbon intensity of your product. This certificate can be shared with customers, used in supply chain collaboration, or submitted for third-party verification.

When to publish:

• System shows "Ready" status
• All calculations are complete
• Data has been reviewed and verified - all nodes are green (optional)
• Properties modal fields are populated
• Ready to share carbon data with stakeholders

Before you begin

What you need to decide:

• Product quantity for this attestation
• Product name (can differ from system or output name)
• Carbon credits to apply (optional)
• Attestation assignment details
• Third-party verification requirements (optional)

Step 1: Navigate to the Publish option

From the Analyze page

1. Open your system in Analyze mode
2. Select the product output you want to publish
3. Click the three dots (⋮) menu next to the product
4. Select Publish from the dropdown

What you see: The Publishing page opens with your selected product

Step 2: Complete Properties (if needed)

If you haven't filled all Properties fields, a modal appears:

"Complete All Information for Properties"

This warning shows when required fields are missing:

• Declaration
• Allocation Rules
• Calculation Methodology
• Cut-Off Rules

To resolve:

1. Click Go to Properties button
2. Complete all required fields in the Properties modal
3. Click Save
4. Return to Publish option

What you see: Once Properties are complete, the Publishing page becomes accessible

⚠️ Important: You cannot proceed to publishing until all Properties fields are populated. This ensures complete documentation for your attestation.

Step 3: Enter product details

Carbon Attested Product section

Product name field:

• Pre-filled with output node name from your system
• Edit to customize how the product appears on the certificate
• This name displays on the final CAP document
• Use clear, descriptive names for recipients

Example:

• System output: "Packaged Pasta"
• Certificate name: "Packaged Pasta first batch" or "Organic Pasta Production - 1000g"

Quantity field (required):

• Enter the amount of product for this attestation
• Must match the unit defined in your system
• Determines total emissions and intensity calculations

What happens: As you enter quantity, all calculations update dynamically throughout the page

Carbon Credits section (optional)

Add carbon credits to offset emissions.

How it works:

• Enter available credit amounts to reduce net emissions
• Credits apply to the final attestation
• Visual diagram updates to show credit impact
• Final intensity calculation adjusts accordingly

When to use:

• Offsetting residual emissions
• Meeting net-zero commitments
• Providing carbon-neutral products
• Supporting carbon removal projects

Step 4: Review emissions visualization

Attested Emissions diagram

The diagram displays dynamic carbon flow visualization

• CO2e sources
• CO2e sinks
• CO2e credits
• Embodied CO2e: Total emissions before credits (e.g., 1,528.35 kg)
• Intensity: Emissions per unit (e.g., 7.64 kg CO2e/kg)

Net calculations:

• Embodied CO2e with credits: Final emissions after applying credits
• Intensity: Adjusted emissions per unit

Dynamic updates:

• Changes to quantity instantly recalculate all values
• Adding credits shows immediate impact
• Visual bars adjust proportionally
• Blue bars indicate active emission sources
• Gray bars show sinks (if there are any)
• Orange bars show applied carbon credits (if there are any)

Step 5: Complete attestation information

Attestation section

Required fields:

Attested by: Auto-filled with your email (e.g., mark.spencer.carbonsig@gmail.com)

Company: Auto-filled with your organization name (e.g., InnovateHub Solutions)

Attestation Date: Auto-filled with current date (e.g., 12/22/2025)

Additional fields:

Declaration:

• Pre-filled from Properties
• Describes methodology and standards used

Allocation Rules:

• Pre-filled from Properties
• Explains how emissions are allocated

Cut-Off Rules:

• Pre-filled from Properties
• Defines boundary and exclusions

Assigned to (required):

• Enter unique identifier for this certificate
• Links attestation to specific production run or customer
• Examples: "Organic production", "Batch-2025-Q1", "Customer-ABC"

Calculation Methodology:

• Pre-filled from Properties
• Documents calculation approach

Third-Party Verification (optional)

Enable third-party certification:

To activate:

1. Toggle Third Party Verify switch ON (turns blue)
2. Verifier name field appears
3. Enter the name of your verification organization
4. This information appears on the final certificate

When to use:

• Regulatory requirements mandate verification
• Customers request third-party validation
• Seeking EPD or other certifications
• Building credibility for market claims

Step 6: Accept terms and conditions

Final required step:

1. Locate the Terms & Conditions checkbox at the bottom
2. Click to read terms (opens link in new tab)
3. Check the box: "Please confirm that you agree to our Terms & Conditions"

What happens: The Publish button becomes enabled (changes from gray to blue)

⚠️ Cannot publish until: Terms checkbox is checked

Step 7: Preview or publish

Preview option

Before finalizing:

1. Click Preview button
2. Reviews how certificate will appear
3. Verifies all information is correct
4. No changes are committed yet
5. Return to make adjustments if needed

What you review:

• Product name and quantity as it appears on certificate
• All emissions calculations and intensity
• Attestation information and dates
• Third-party verification details (if applicable)
• Visual presentation and formatting

Example of Preview CAP 

Publish option

When you're ready:

1. Verify all information is accurate
2. Confirm Terms & Conditions is checked
3. Click Publish button (blue)

What happens:

• CAP is generated and saved to your Inventory 
• Certificate is created with unique identifier 
• Appears in Attestation tab of CAPs page 
• Can be transferred, shared, or exported 
• Permanent record created in your workspace

Immediate actions after publishing:

• View in CAPs Inventory page
• Transfer to customers or partners
• Export for reporting purposes
• Use as input in other systems
• Generate Product Explorer analysis

Understanding the publishing workflow

System Status = Ready
       ↓
Analyze Page → Select Output → Three Dots Menu
       ↓
Click "Publish"
       ↓
Properties Complete? → No → Go to Properties Modal → Fill Fields
       ↓ Yes
Publishing Page Opens
       ↓
Enter Product Name & Quantity
       ↓
Add Carbon Credits (Optional)
       ↓
Review Emissions Diagram
       ↓
Complete Attestation Fields
       ↓
Add Third-Party Verifier (Optional)
       ↓
Check Terms & Conditions
       ↓
Preview (Optional) → Review → Return to Adjust
       ↓
Click Publish
       ↓
CAP Created → Appears in CAP page, Attestation tab.

What makes a successful CAP publication

Data quality checklist

Before publishing, verify:

✓ All system nodes show green (reviewed) status (optional) 

✓ Properties fields are complete and accurate 

✓ Quantities reflect actual production amounts 

✓ Carbon credits are properly documented 

✓ Attestation assignment is clear and traceable 

✓ Methodology aligns with industry standards

Documentation best practices

Ensure clarity:

• Product name clearly identifies the item
• Quantity units are unambiguous
• Allocation rules are well explained
• Methodology is transparent and complete
• Declaration includes relevant standards (ISO 14067, GHG Protocol...)

Verification considerations

For third-party verification:

• Choose accredited verification bodies
• Provide complete system documentation
• Maintain audit trail of data sources
• Document assumptions and limitations
• Prepare supporting evidence packages

After publishing: next steps

View your CAP

1. Navigate to CAPs in left menu
2. Find your CAP in Attestation tab
3. View details, intensity, and emissions

Share with stakeholders

Transfer to customers:

1. Click three dots (⋮) next to CAP
2. Select Transfer
3. Enter recipient's Workspace ID
4. Add optional message
5. Confirm transfer

What recipients receive:

• Full CAP certificate
• Carbon intensity data
• Attestation information
• System methodology (if shared)

Use in Product Explorer

1. Click three dots (⋮) next to CAP
2. Select Product Explorer
3. Analyze detailed carbon flows
4. Identify optimization opportunities
5. Generate stakeholder reports

Troubleshooting common issues

"Cannot proceed to publish" message

Possible causes:

• System status is "In Progress", not "Ready"
• Properties fields are incomplete
• Missing required data in system nodes

Solutions:

1. Check system status on Systems page
2. Complete all Properties fields
3. Ensure all quantities and sources assigned
4. Refresh page and try again

Publish button remains disabled

Possible causes:

• Terms & Conditions not checked
• Missing required Assigned to field
• Insufficient user permissions (Viewer role)

Solutions:

1. Check Terms & Conditions checkbox
2. Fill in "Assigned to" field with unique identifier
3. Verify you have Admin or Editor role
4. Contact workspace administrator for access

Calculations don't update when entering quantity

Possible causes:

• Browser caching issue
• Calculation engine delay
• Connection interruption

Solutions:

1. Refresh the browser page
2. Clear browser cache
3. Wait 5-10 seconds for calculations
4. Verify internet connection stable
5. Try different browser or contact support if issue persists

Properties modal shows unexpected data

Possible causes:

• Properties not saved after editing
• Old cached data displaying
• Multiple users editing simultaneously

Solutions:

1. Re-enter Properties and save explicitly
2. Refresh page to load latest data
3. Coordinate with team on editing schedule
4. Contact support if data loss suspected

Best practices for publishing CAPs

Timing considerations

Publish when:

✓ Production run is complete ✓ All quality checks have passed ✓ Data accuracy is verified ✓ Customer order is confirmed ✓ Ready to communicate carbon footprint

Avoid publishing:

✗ With incomplete or estimated data ✗ Before final quality verification ✗ Without stakeholder review (if required) ✗ During major system updates

Related articles

System Development:

• Quick Start: Build Your First System
• Design Your System (Design Mode)
• Add Data to Your System (Entry Mode)

CAP Management:

• Managing Your CAP Inventory
• Sharing CAPs

Properties and Quality:

• System Status Report
• Suggest LCI with AI: AI-Powered Emission Data Selection

Workspace & Collaboration:

• Understanding Workspaces
• Understanding User Management
• Supplier Management in CarbonSig

Need help?

Questions about publishing CAPs:

• Visit our Help Center
• Email support@carbonsig.com
• Use in-app Feedback tool

Last updated: December 2025