How can companies ensure their use of EACs is not considered greenwashing, and that certificates aren’t double-counted?

To avoid greenwashing, the key is to make sure the EACs you use are properly issued, traceable to a real renewable energy source, and officially retired in your name. Once a certificate is retired in a recognized registry, it cannot be used by anyone else, which prevents double counting.

As long as the certificates are valid, correctly matched to your electricity use, and retired properly, your claim is considered credible. Working with a trusted provider like ACT helps ensure that everything is handled correctly and avoids the risk of misleading claims.