Bioenergy Europe Signs the Negative Emissions Platform CDR Industry Commitments

The Bioenergy Europe is pleased to announce that it has signed the Negative Emissions Platform CDR Industry Commitments, joining a coalition dedicated to addressing the global challenge of climate change through Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). This initiative aligns with our mission to lead in the bioenergy sector while contributing to broader efforts to decarbonize the global economy and reverse anthropogenic climate change.

Summary of the Commitments

The CDR Industry Commitments highlight a series of pledges focused on leveraging scientific advancements and operational best practices to ensure the credibility and sustainability of carbon dioxide removal. Some of the key commitments Bioenergy Europe has endorsed include:

• Commitment to Science-Based Action: Signatories, including Bioenergy Europe, pledge to base decisions on the latest climate science, particularly the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This includes embracing the scientific consensus that CDR is essential to complement rapid emissions reductions in tackling the climate crisis.

• Transparent Monitoring and Reporting: The commitments emphasize transparent monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of CDR activities. Bioenergy Europe commits to using peer-reviewed methodologies and rigorous certification processes to ensure that carbon removals are credible and verifiable.

• Sustainability Focus: The commitments ensure that CDR activities contribute to sustainability beyond carbon removal. Bioenergy Europe will work to maximize co-benefits such as biodiversity preservation, while actively monitoring and mitigating any negative environmental impacts.

• Collaborative and Inclusive Engagement: Bioenergy Europe will engage with local communities and stakeholders, especially in regions where bioenergy and CDR projects are implemented, ensuring equitable participation and benefits, particularly for marginalized groups.

• Accountability and Continuous Improvement: The signatories commit to being accountable and open to scrutiny regarding their CDR activities. Bioenergy Europe will engage in regular reviews of these commitments, ensuring alignment with evolving scientific and regulatory standards.

Why this matters to Bioenergy Europe

Bioenergy Europe’s decision to sign the CDR Industry Commitments underscores our commitment to scaling bio-based carbon removal solutions like BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage) and biochar in the fight against climate change. By focusing on transparency, scientific rigor, and sustainability, we are advancing our role in the decarbonization agenda while ensuring the integrity of carbon removal efforts. This milestone reinforces our leadership in promoting sustainable bioenergy, contributing to global climate goals, and delivering environmental and social benefits on a global scale.