Biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS)

How to use this methodology

This methodology is composed of modules, which allows Project Developers to choose the relevant modules for their project depending on their specific operations.

Modules are arranged into three module categories: carbon capture, transformation, and carbon storage. The modules available in the Riverse BiCRS methodology are presented in the figure below.

A general overview of the organization of the Riverse BiCRS modular methodology.

Modules are like mini-methodologies that only cover a part of the project life-cycle. Combining the relevant modules for a project results in a complete picture of eligibility criteria, GHG reduction quantification requirements, required data, monitoring plans, and other instructions for Riverse certification.

For a given project, multiple modules from each Module category may be selected if they are relevant to the project. For example, most projects will likely use both Transportation and Infrastructure and machinery modules from the Transformation category. At least one module must be selected from the carbon capture, transformation, and carbon storage categories.

Modules are compiled seamlessly on the Riverse Certification Platform. Project Developers only need to select the modules that are relevant for their project.

For example, the figure below represents a project that pyrolyzes biomass feedstock to produce biochar, which is then applied to agricultural soils. In this case, five modules are combined to represent the whole project. The eligibility criteria requirements from each module can be compiled to obtain the full list of eligibility requirements the Project Developer must respond to.

An visual example of how a project would combine elements from the relevant modules to obtain a whole-project picture.

Access the modules

Biomass feedstock

Transportation

Processing and energy use

Energy co-products

Infrastructure and machinery

Biochar application to soils