MethodologyBiobased Construction MaterialsRIV-BIOBM-01-CONSTV2.3Last updated - 28/06/25Go to projects (15)Overall Available Credits71671tCO2eqOverall forecasted delivery1182170tCO2eqUsed mechanismAvoidance, Removal)
About the methodologyBuildings are responsible for 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions, driven by energy use and the production of materials like cement and steel. Biobased construction materials offer a sustainable alternative, derived from renewable sources with lower carbon footprints. These materials can store carbon for over 100 years and replace high-emission materials in construction.The Riverse methodology focuses on quantifying the carbon impact of biobased materials in building projects.Read documentationTechnologyThe project must be biobased construction material manufacturing, where carbon credits are issued according to the amount of biobased materials sold to building developers and installed. The project may also be the use of biobased construction materials in new, permanent building construction or renovation of permanent buildings.Biobased construction materials include (but are not limited to), wood framing, wood panels, hempcrete, and cellulose thermal insulation. Raw materials that can be used include wood, bamboo, hemp, straw, recycled paper, and flax, among others.Scientific approachThe methodology quantifies carbon removals and GHG emissions avoided compared to baseline scenarios using the ISO 14064-2 standard. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) provide the main source of information for both the project and baseline scenarios. The baseline scenario represents the conditions or practices that would prevail in the absence of the project, typically involving the use of conventional construction materials such as concrete and steel, relevant in the respective geographic context. It may also include a proportion of biobased products.The project scenario includes all of its GHGs emissions, encompassing stages such as raw material extraction, processing, manufacturing, construction, and end-of-life treatment.Our calculations compare the emissions from the baseline scenario to those of the project scenario. They also quantify the biogenic carbon stored in the materials, to issue removal credits if the expected duration of carbon storage is at least 100 years.Read documentationCompliance)
GHG emissions calculationWe adhere to the ISO14064-2 standard to accurately quantify GHG emissions reductions and sequestration.Read more)
Project reportingAll projects comply with the General Standard Rules in accordance with ICVCM and ICROA requirementsRead more)
Audit and verificationAll projects undergo validation and recurring monitoring audits by accredited Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs).Read more)
Credit traceabilityOur registry offers end-to-end traceability for the lifecycle of our credits, preventing double-counting and double-claiming.Read moreStatusProjects using this methodology15projects ↗Overall Available Credits71671tCO2eqOverall forecasted delivery1182170tCO2eq
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