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title: "Issue Carbon Receipt or Publish a CAP - publishing page"
url: "https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/publish-your-carbon-attested-product-cap-publishing-page"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-09-16T12:00:38.027Z"
---

# Issue Carbon Receipt or Publish a CAP - publishing page

Create verified carbon attestation certificates for your products after completing system calculations.

## 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

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## 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)

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## Step 1: Register your model

### From the Models page

1.  Click the **three dots (⋮)** menu next to the model where is your product that you want to publish
2.  Select **Registered** from the dropdown

**What you see:** The Registered modal opens.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/a0bd81a0-1ff4-4afb-bcd4-7dcbec16c833)

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/9b427d49-89e9-435b-8500-e44330daec25)

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## Step 2: Complete Properties (if needed)

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

**"Complete All Information for Properties"**

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/56dcff1f-243f-4061-ba9c-b418af9acb2f)

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

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/7eae5b4a-c3bc-4239-b6a2-dc47da3f39ce)

**What you see:** Once Properties are complete, the **Register** becomes accessible

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

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## Step 3: Issue Carbon Receipt

### Register page

1.  Click the **three dots (⋮)** menu next to product you want to publish
2.  Select **Issue Crbon Receipt** from the dropdown
3.  **Publihing page** will be open

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/b4bb0a44-c48d-4bf2-af92-4a51ac73a233)

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## Step 4: Add data

**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

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/ae4b8e4c-2757-47e3-9a12-114640127ebc)

**Example:**

-   System output: "Wood Pencil HB"
-   Certificate name: "Packaged Wood Pencil HB first batch" or "Wood Pencil HB - 1000 pieces"

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/c7caf4ea-1f54-4700-ae9c-337dfcda5b1b)

**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

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## 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)

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## Step 5: Complete attestation information

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/2c21429a-2b11-4d50-8362-23a21bc6c914)

### Attestation section

**Required fields:**

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

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## 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

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## 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](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sny1EdWw7nOttotT38lEAIdnWzpqRvwA/view?usp=sharing) 

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### 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

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## 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...)

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## 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

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/82ac45eb-96df-4f90-a5d6-0563300f2650)

### 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

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/99ae60f4-7031-4566-aa97-1445d9b126ab)

**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

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/ce80e91b-6ac5-42c4-b102-b0194ede3636)

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## Troubleshooting common issues

### "Cannot proceed to register" 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

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### 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

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### 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](mailto: support@carbonsig.com) if issue persists

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### 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

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## 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

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## Related articles

**System Development:**

-   [Quick Start: Build Your First System](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/quick-start-build-your-first-system)
-   [Design Your System (Design Mode)](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/design-your-system-design-mode)
-   [Add Data to Your System (Entry Mode)](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/add-data-to-your-system-entry-mode)

**CAP Management:**

-   [Managing Your CAP Inventory](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/understaning-cap-and-explorer-page)
-   [Sharing CAPs](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/sharing-caps)

**Properties and Quality:**

-   [System Status Report](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/system-status-report)
-   [Suggest LCI with AI: AI-Powered Emission Data Selection](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/suggest-lci-with-ai-ai-powered-emission-data-selection)

**Workspace & Collaboration:**

-   [Understanding Workspaces](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/understanding-workspaces)
-   [Understanding User Management](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/understanding-user-management)
-   [Supplier Management in CarbonSig](https://help.carbonsig.app/en/article/supplier-management-in-carbonsig)

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## Need help?

**Questions about publishing CAPs:**

-   Visit our [Help Center](https://help.carbonsig.app/)
-   Email [support@carbonsig.com](mailto:support@carbonsig.com)
-   Use in-app **Feedback** tool

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*Last updated: September 2026*