Carbon Standards, a Swiss-based registry, launched a 30-day public consultation for its new EU Biochar Carbon Removal Standard (EU BCR) on 27 August 2026. This methodology offers a certification pathway for permanent carbon removals from biochar activities, aligning with the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation (CRCF). It applies to biochar production and storage facilities within the European Union, providing two tracks: Track A for soil application and Track B for incorporation into cement, concrete, or asphalt. The standard details biomass sourcing, feedstock classification, and digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (dMRV) requirements, also mandating European Biochar Certificate (EBC) compliance. Stakeholders can submit feedback until 24 September 2026, enabling project developers to issue CRCF-compliant carbon removal credits.
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