Who should use this tool
A shared understanding of what counts as a just transition project (and what doesn’t) is fundamental to improving interactions between funders, financiers, project support partners, policy makers and project originators/implementers. This free just transition project certification website provides consistent, rigorous and objective project assessments against a fixed set of criteria – the first step towards a shared vision.
The tool is designed to be used by everyone – from a large multi-national company to SMMEs to informal community groupings and is applicable across sectors and various lifecycles of a project.
- Are you the originator or implementer of a project: Use the tool to test whether your project would be considered a just transition project.
- In the business of funding, financing or providing support services to just transition projects? Use the tool to assess applications and requests.
What you can expect from using this tool
Once you have completed the on-line application process you will receive an instant response letting you know if your project qualifies as a just transition project or not. If you qualify you will receive a certificate with a unique QR Code as proof that your project meets the criteria of this framework.
- For project originators/implementers: Print/download your certificate and use it as a resource when you present your project to third parties. Please note: The certificate does not promise or entitle you to any funding, finance, support, access or preference.
- For project funders and supporters: Certification can complement your existing internal decision making processes. Please note: The certificate does not verify the veracity of the information in the application.
If a project does not qualify as a just transition project it does not mean it is a bad project. It only means that it does not meet the criteria of this particular framework. For the complete framework see Just Transition Tagging Research Papers.
The website does not provide reasons for the failure of an application.
At this time the website does not offer referrals or support services. We hope to change these in the future.
The website is entirely automated and there is no contact or support centre except as per the Terms and Conditions.
This is a TIPS framework and is not mandated by any financial institution or government body.
Why we need this tool
Without a shared understanding of what constitutes a just transition project financial instruments, services and support policies will not be forthcoming. This website not only provides a consistent gauge for originators and funders/financiers and policy makers to find common ground; the highly searchable database of anonymised information also provides empirical input to further understanding, alignment and measurement of just transition projects.
No personal information will be made public. All project information will be aggregated and anonymous. See Terms and Conditions for details.
The Application Process
STEP1: Registration
- Fill in the requested information
- You will receive a verification email from noreply-jtproject@tips.co.za
- If you do not receive the email please check your junk or spam folder
- Click on verify in the email
STEP 2 : Login
- Fill in requested login details
- Click on the create button and your application will begin.
You may complete as many applications as you wish with a single registration. However, if you are a funder/supporter/financier, make sure you choose the appropriate type of organisation for each different application you enter because different types of organisations receive different selection options and questions.
