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Notwithstanding a VASP’s ESG disclosure level, all VASPs which have investments in Virtual Asset mining or staking businesses or conduct or facilitate Virtual Asset mining or staking activities [including by way of selling equipment] shall make publicly available in a prominent place on their website, up-to-date information related to—
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the use of renewable and/or waste energy [e.g. hydroelectric energy, flared gas] by the VASP or its Group in the course of conducting Virtual Asset mining or staking activities [e.g. any renewable energy certificates purchased by the VASP and/or relevant Entities]; and |
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initiatives relating to decarbonisation [e.g. purchase of carbon offsets] and emission reduction of Virtual Asset mining or staking activities.
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VARA may also require VASPs to provide the information referred to in Rule V.F.1 of this Company Rulebook in relation to other data-intensive activities.
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