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policy instrument
EU Biochar Carbon Removal Standard (EU BCR)
Jurisdiction countryEU
Instrument typecertification-protocol
Authoritygovernment
PathwaysBiochar
Scopecarbon removal only
Statusconsultation
DetailCarbon Standards, an independent Switzerland-based standard and registry for nature-based CDR, launched a public consultation on its new EU Biochar Carbon Removal Standard (EU BCR), a certification methodology for permanent carbon removals from biochar activities compliant with the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation (CRCF). It is offered as a CRCF-aligned certification pathway within
Stated statusconsultation
Pathway scopespecific
Pathway notea certification methodology for permanent carbon removals from biochar activities
Stated jurisdictionEuropean Union
Previous authorityregistry
Correction noteWritten by a government or intergovernmental body, so a policy and not a standard.
Correction date2026-10-28
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