# Green Proofs for Bitcoin

Bitcoin mining is a major global energy user, estimated by the [Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance](https://ccaf.io/cbnsi/cbeci) to have consumed over 121 TWh of electricity in 2023. This energy use translates into negative climate impact - but not all mining operations contribute equally to it. Climate-conscious mining operations are contributing to grid decarbonization by purchasing renewable energy, strategically locating mining operations in low-carbon grids, and participating in demand flexibility programs.

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The Green Proofs for Bitcoin (GP4BTC) platform is a solution to bring consistent metrics and much-needed transparency into the climate impacts of individual Bitcoin mining companies so industry stakeholders can make better decisions to align with a net-zero future. GP4BTC offers a certification program for climate-conscious miners and one-stop shop for companies seeking to transact with them. Using GP4BTC's self-sovereign approach to data-sharing, market participants such as exchanges and payment processors can discover, validate, and compare the sustainability credentials of participating miners and launch innovative programs to recognize and reward climate-aligned mining.&#x20;

In April, 2024, Energy Web [announced](https://pyusd.mirror.xyz/P2fyue5RNhdOAV_IREgLPkj70vk-7zLAAw7Rk39s0iw) a strategic collaboration with PayPal's Blockchain Research Group to deliver cryptoeconomic incentives to climate-aligned miners using the GP4BTC platform. For more details, please read the project whitepaper[ here.](https://filecache.mediaroom.com/mr5mr_paypal/186970/Green_Mining_Initiative_2024.pdf)

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### GP4BTC Application Context Diagram


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