Isometric

Isometric recently released a protocol for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) via reforestation for public consultation. This week at Carbon Unbound Isometric Chief Science Officer Stacy Kauk, P.Eng. will sit down with Diego Saez Gil, co-founder and CEO of Pachama, to discuss what makes a scientifically rigorous reforestation protocol and how to make the most of the innovative technology solutions available in digital monitoring, reporting and verification (dMRV). The Isometric team will also be on the ground in San Francisco to meet with buyers, suppliers and the broader carbon removal ecosystem.

Isometric today released a protocol for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) via reforestation for public consultation. This protocol brings Isometric’s scientific rigor and tech-enabled transparency to the reforestation industry. Now, buyers have a registry option that’s fast, easy to work with and incorporates the latest approaches to monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV). High quality, trustworthy credits are needed in as many carbon removal pathways as possible to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Trees are one of the most energy efficient forms of carbon removal and we need more of them to meet our climate goals. This is why reforestation is playing a key role in the CDR market today. The protocol offers three key innovations that solve long-standing issues in forestry based carbon removal: tech-first quantification, dynamic baselines and a new approach to leakage and life cycle assessments. This protocol was created in collaboration between Isometric’s in-house Science Team as well as external consultants from academia. The protocol was reviewed by industry leaders in the reforestation market: project developers such as MOMBAK and Arbonics; technology providers such as Pachama; carbon data platforms such as Renoster and Sylvera; and Isometric's 300-member Science Network. Isometric worked with these reforestation leaders to ensure the protocol reflects the best available science, offers flexibility for the operational variety of suppliers and includes the innovative technology solutions available in digital MRV. Scaling carbon removal—responsibly and fast—is key to combating climate change. This protocol raises the bar for quality and trust in reforestation by embedding Isometric’s innovative, technology-first approach in the core of Isometric’s reforestation credits. Read more at the link in comments.

Isometric's Energy Use Accounting Module details how to quantify emissions associated with the provision of electricity and heat to carbon removal projects. Accurately calculating the emissions associated with energy supply to a project is essential to quantifying the number of credits to issue for carbon removal activity. This upcoming webinar with Adam Ward, Ph.D. will explain how the module handles additionality, deliverability and temporal matching in power procurement. There are a few spots remaining. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eEhJa2Vu

Companies that have made the decision to purchase carbon dioxide removal face a critical step—choosing the right registry to verify your credits. Selecting a high-quality registry comes down to asking the right questions about scientific rigor, transparency and financial incentives. Isometric Business Development Manager Charlie Parkin breaks down what first time buyers should ask—step by step—in this practical guide to choosing the right registry.

Isometric recently certified the Biochar Production and Storage Protocol, along with the Biochar Storage in Agricultural Soils Module. This follows a comprehensive 30-day public consultation period that included feedback from myriad stakeholders across the biochar ecosystem, including buyers, suppliers who produce biochar, academics who work on biochar science and more. Two durability options are available for issuing credits under this protocol. 200-year durability: In this case, quantification uses the hydrogen to carbon ratio (a proxy measurement of biochar stability) to produce a decay curve. The decay curve estimates how much of the carbon in biochar will be stable after 200 years has elapsed. This 200 year durability also reflects the European Union’s position as established in its forthcoming regulation on carbon removal (Carbon Removal Certification Framework Regulation). 1,000-year durability: In this case, quantification is based on novel work published earlier this year by Hamed Sanei et al. (2024). To achieve this, projects will be required to collect and submit robust evidence to demonstrate the inertinite fraction of the biochar, which is effectively permanent over geological time frames. These two options mean that suppliers can continue with current operations and credit using existing methods or begin measuring the inertinite fraction of biochar to issue 1,000 year durability credits. Carboneers is one of the earliest suppliers signed up to this protocol and will be delivering biochar credits against it. Read more at link in comments.

Join our upcoming webinar: Defining biochar quality - essential insights for an impact-driven carbon removal strategy 🌱 In the fast-paced world of carbon removal, biochar has emerged as a promising solution for long-term carbon sequestration. But with a lack of standardization across the industry, how can you ensure the biochar you're investing in is high-quality and truly impactful? We’re bringing together industry experts to explore this critical question, including Marcelo Pereira Holters, COO at Exomad Green, Dr Sophie Gill, Ph.D. from Isometric, Elias Azzi from Puro.earth, and our very own Dr Genevieve Hodgins. 🗓️ Tuesday, 5th November 🕒 2pm GMT | 10am ET 🌐 Virtual event Our panel of experts will discuss: What defines biochar quality? What are the best tools, methodologies and practices for evaluating projects? And what are the future, emerging trends and technologies on the horizon? 🔮 Don't miss the chance to gain actionable insights and drive smarter climate action with biochar. 👉 Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation. Link in the comments. #CarbonRemoval #Biochar #CarbonCredits #NetZero

The Isometric team is on the ground tomorrow at Carbon Forward in London to meet with buyers, suppliers and the broader carbon removal ecosystem. Chief Science Officer Stacy Kauk, P.Eng. is also joining a panel discussion on how to ensure quality in carbon markets. If you're attending, be sure to look for the team.

Last week, Isometric released an update to the Energy Use Accounting Module for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) into public consultation. The module details how to quantify emissions associated with the provision of electricity and heat to CDR projects. Accurately calculating the emissions associated with energy supply to a project is essential to quantifying the number of credits to issue for CDR activity. The module's rigorous principles for the provision of low-carbon power for CDR projects will ensure that energy intensive projects have clear climate impact. Join this upcoming webinar to learn more about how the module handles additionality, deliverability and temporal matching in power procurement. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eEhJa2Vu

Just over two weeks until Isometric hosts the first Digital MRV Summit in San Francisco. The agenda will cover how technology can make carbon removal monitoring, reporting and verification faster, more transparent and more robust. Join representatives from Charm Industrial, Graphyte and Vaulted Deep to get an exclusive preview of upcoming product launches from Isometric and partners. Register today—spaces are limited. https://lu.ma/o109abp3

Isometric recently released a module on the storage of carbon dioxide via carbonation in the built environment. The module details the monitoring and modeling requirements for durable carbon dioxide storage in concrete. In carbonation of concrete, carbon removal can be quantified and measured directly-on site. This provides high confidence in credit generation for both buyers and suppliers. This module allows for credits to be certified with a durability of 1000 years. This module was created in collaboration between Isometric’s in-house Science Team, external consultants from academia and industry—including Arup's built environment material specialists—and reviewers from Isometric’s independent Science Network of over 200 scientists and climate experts. Comments during the consultation period are welcome from interested buyers, suppliers and scientists and will be considered before the module is finalized. Link to read more in the comments.