NOWOS Issues Certified "Circular Credits" to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization
NOWOS Issues ICROA-Certified “Industrial Avoidance” Credits, Transforming Battery Repair into a Bankable Climate Asset
[AMSTERDAM/PARIS] — [April 2, 2026] — NOWOS, the European pioneer in industrial-scale battery life extension, today announced the first issuance of its carbon avoidance credits under the Rainbow Standard. This issuance represents a landmark achievement in the voluntary carbon market: the first ICROA-certified methodology specifically engineered for the circular economy of lithium-ion batteries.
While the broader carbon market has faced scrutiny over the permanence of nature-based offsets, NOWOS provides a high-integrity alternative rooted in Industrial Avoidance. By extending battery life through proprietary diagnostic and repair processes, NOWOS prevents the immediate need for virgin mining and new manufacturing, delivering a verified 87% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to producing new units.
The 2.29x Circularity Index: A New Benchmark for Battery Circularity
Going beyond traditional carbon metrics, NOWOS now integrates a rigorous Circularity Index into its reporting. Data verified for the 2024–2025 vintage reveals that NOWOS repairs are 2.29 times more circular than the industry baseline.
This multiplier confirms that for every unit of energy storage service provided, NOWOS-serviced assets require less than half the primary material input of a standard replacement.
“We are providing the market with a 'Primary Data' credit,” says Alix Armour, Chief Impact Officer at NOWOS. “Our credits don't rely on statistical projections of what might happen in a forest; they are based on serial-number-level tracking of industrial assets. This level of traceability is exactly what institutional investors and global OEMs need to meet the strict reporting requirements of the EU Battery Regulation.”
Strategic Value for Financial Institutions & OEMs
The issuance has already garnered significant interest from leaders in sustainable finance, institutional investors, and industrial partners seeking high-integrity transition tools. Unlike carbon removals, which often carry long lead times, NOWOS credits offer:
Immediate Additionality: Carbon is avoided the exact moment a battery is repaired and put back into service.
Double Materiality: The credits simultaneously address Climate (CO2 mitigation) and Natural Capital (the preservation of critical raw materials like Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel).
Regulatory Readiness: Perfect alignment with the European Battery Regulation, broader EU sustainability goals, and CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requirements.
How Can Customers Benefit?
For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, and asset managers, the introduction of these certified credits transforms battery maintenance from a cost center into a strategic asset:
Immediate Additionality: Carbon is avoided at the exact moment of repair, offering a real-time, verified alternative to long-lead-time projects.
Double Materiality: The credits address both Climate (CO2 mitigation) and Natural Capital (the preservation of critical raw materials like Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel)
Direct Value-Chain Alignment: For corporate buyers in tech, logistics, and mobility, these credits allow them to support carbon avoidance that directly maps to the electrification of their own Scope 3 industries.
About NOWOS
NOWOS is a leading circular economy service provider specializing in the maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of lithium-ion batteries. With specialized operations across Europe, NOWOS bridges the gap between heavy industry and environmental stewardship. By combining advanced proprietary diagnostics with localized repair infrastructure, NOWOS enables global OEMs, micromobility leaders, and energy storage providers to extend asset lifespans, minimize waste, and successfully navigate the green transition.
For more information, contact alix@nowos.com