BSI and DESNZ are developing standards related to BioCCS, DACCS and biochar methodologies for Greenhouse Gas Removals projects as a result of recent UK Government GGR policy decision, namely, to align with the EU CRCF standard where that is feasible and appropriate in the UK context.
You can download a DRM-free copy of the standard here.
BSI Flex 2007 v1.0 has been developed using the BSI Flex process, allowing it to evolve with new research, technological developments, and stakeholder needs.
BSI Flex 2007 v1.0 has been developed in response to the UK Government’s updated Greenhouse gas removals (GGR): Business model (December 2023), which emphasizes the need for high-integrity removals and consistent, transparent quantification of CO₂ removed from the atmosphere.
This specification provides a robust framework for measuring carbon removals from direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS) projects. It aims to:
Developed with input from a wide range of expert stakeholders and sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), this document offers clear, practical direction to help standardize quantification in a complex and evolving field.
This BSI Flex specifies requirements for quantifying net carbon removals from DACCS projects that capture CO₂ directly from ambient air using chemical separation methods and permanently store it in geological formations.
It sets out minimum quality thresholds that apply to:
The specification focuses on stationary installations designed to deliver high-concentration CO₂ removal and permanent storage.
This BSI Flex is of use to:
It may also be of interest to: