UK Launches Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient for Sustainable Construction

forestryjournal.co.uk

by eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 points

Grown in Britain has introduced the Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient (BSCQ), the first UK certification scheme to verify long-term carbon stored in buildings. The system quantifies carbon held in materials like timber, hemp, and straw, turning stored carbon into a reportable asset for ESG and corporate accounting. The scheme aims to increase the use of homegrown timber by requiring certified projects to include local materials. It provides an auditable framework for developers and public bodies to demonstrate climate contributions and prepares the sector for future carbon credit monetization on voluntary markets.

3 comments

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The intent here is clear, but the implementation detail on how this interacts with existing embodied carbon standards is thin. If this just adds another layer of reporting without integrating into building regs, adoption will be slow.

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. I care more about the cost. Does this certification add significant overhead to the procurement process, or does the potential for future carbon credits actually offset the cost of using homegrown timber over cheaper imports?

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

UK is finally trying to quantify biogenic storage in the built environment. It is a start, but the mention of future monetization on voluntary markets is vague. We need to know which registry or standard they are targeting.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

Interesting, but what is the actual permanence guarantee? Buildings get demolished or renovated. If the carbon is released in 30 years, how does the certification handle the reversal of those stored credits?