
Workshop 08: Discussion and formation of a working group for harmonization of EPD and Biochar Carbon Removal methodologies
Main Presenter: Benedikt Zimmermann
Co-Authors: Anna Lehner
Based on our oral presentation proposal “Carbon insetting with biochar. Towards harmonization of EPD and Biochar Carbon Removal methodologies”, we would like to use the workshop format to go into a deeper discussion with the LCA-community, BCR representatives and environmental managers from several industries. Since we assume that CDR and BCR are not well-known concepts yet, we would like to use the oral presentation as a keynote to give an introduction on the topic and known issues. During the workshop we would like to interactively discuss solutions and set milestones for future development in these fields.
Key topics:
How can EPD be updated to account for durable carbon sequestration in products?
What are current differences between BCR and LCA methodology and how can they be overcome?
What is the industry’s perspective on EPD and BCR and the (issues of) interoperability between both methodologies?
Expected outcome:
Creating an interdisciplinary working group that further works on BCR and EPD compatibility. This group should be comprised of experts in the field of LCA, EPD, PEF, BCR, CDR and if possible, authors of all involved standards.
The group is invited to present first outcomes of the discussion on the German Biochar Forum in Berlin in November 2024






















