CDR Origination · Carbon removal project development

We find untapped carbon removal assets and see them through to credits

Biochar, , fermentation CO₂ from ethanol distilleries, and CO₂ from dedicated biomass power plants: we identify these assets where they sit unused in Korea, build the measurement system with and , and take projects through registration and verification.

Registries, , and ratings agencies are independent bodies. We produce the evidence their standards call for.

Illustrative screen (not a real project): status of a biochar project using crop and forest residues. Done: asset origination and feasibility review; LCA and net removal calculation. In progress: dMRV sensor and edge installation (68%). Pending: PDD drafting and registration; verification and issuance. The expected net removals of 3,200 tCO₂e/yr are an illustrative figure.

Contour lines and survey-point coordinates are illustrative

The carbon removal assets we look for

Market and policy information as of Update history

tiers follow each methodology’s own labels. Puro.earth: biochar 200+ years; ERW, geological storage, and carbonated materials 1,000+ years.[1] Isometric splits biochar into 200-year and 1,000-year tiers.[2] Checked October 11, 2026.

Why now

Contracts have grown fast, but only a fraction has been delivered

Purchase contracts for durable carbon removal grew sharply in 2025, yet across the market only about 3% of contracted volume has actually been delivered.[3] Part of the reason is that many large contracts are long-term deals delivered in tranches over 7–15 years,[4][5] but analysis also suggests that measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) has become the binding constraint for several methods.[4] That is why we begin designing measurement as soon as we start looking for assets.

Each figure shows who compiled it and when

The durable CDR market in numbers

  1. 30.4 Mt

    Durable CDR volume contracted in 2025

    ClimeFi’s tally (January 14, 2026) puts the same year at 56 deals and 29.6 Mt.[6] The two use different counting rules, so we do not mix the figures.

    Source: CDR.fyi · published June 12, 2026[3]

  2. About 3%

    Market-wide delivery rate (volume delivered vs. volume contracted)

    About 13% excluding Microsoft’s and Frontier’s long-term contract volumes

    Source: CDR.fyi · published June 12, 2026[3]

  3. MRV

    MRV has become the bottleneck for several methods

    The diagnosis comes from a review comparing what was expected in 2021 with where things stand now. In the source’s words: “MRV has emerged as the binding constraint for several methods.” Cumulative deliveries passed 1 Mt in early December 2025 (117 suppliers in at least 28 countries).[7]

    Source: CDR.fyi monthly recap for April 2026 · published May 12, 2026[4]

  4. €120.67/t

    Biochar credit price index (Nasdaq CORC Biochar Index, CORCCHAR), June 2026

    Prices vary with the basis used. See the price reference table below.

    Source: Senken report · August 2026 (underlying data: Puro.earth, Nasdaq)[8]

Price references: figures on different bases

Price references by pathwayChecked October 11, 2026 · Not directly comparable, as each figure covers something different
PathwayFigureWhat it measuresDateSource
Biochar€120.67/tPrice index (Nasdaq CORCCHAR)Jun 2026Senken, Aug 2026 (underlying data: Puro.earth, Nasdaq)[8]
Biochar$143/tSupplier breakeven estimate (survey)2025Senken (citing CDR.fyi×OPIS)[8]
BiocharMulti-year $80–120/t
Spot $140/t
Transaction prices by contract typeOct 2025S&P Global Platts (cited by Senken)[8]
ERW$272/tSupplier breakeven estimate (survey)2025Senken (citing CDR.fyi×OPIS)[8]
$232/tSupplier breakeven estimate (survey)2025Senken (citing CDR.fyi×OPIS)[8]
BECCS (Europe)€234–331/tEuropean BECCS price range given in the body of the report (basis not stated)Aug 2026 reportSenken[8]
Mineralization$316/tSupplier breakeven estimate (survey)2025Senken (citing CDR.fyi×OPIS)[8]
Whole marketGap $107 → $98/t
About $48/t projected for 2030
Buyer–supplier price gap (survey)May 7, 2026CDR.fyi/OPIS[9]
For reference: K-ETSKRW 9,956/t
(about US$6.99)
Average clearing price at allowance auctions2025ICAP[10]

The same survey suggests durable CDR prices are unlikely to come down to $100/t across the board by 2030 (CDR.fyi/OPIS, May 7, 2026).[9]

Signals in Korea

  • Announced

    At a National Assembly forum on August 31, 2026, the Ministry of Planning and Budget said it would pursue “direct purchases of up to 200,000 tonnes of carbon credits next year and a project to foster carbon removal credits.”[11] Work is under way on a voluntary carbon market act and a Korea Exchange (KRX) carbon credit market, both targeted for the end of 2026; the act has not yet been enacted (based on reports as of October 1, 2026).[12][13]

  • In force

    The Act on Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transportation, Storage and Utilization (the CCUS Act) has been in force since February 7, 2025 (current version: Act No. 21122, effective January 1, 2026).[14][15] We will add the permitting and operating status of storage sites in Korea to this page as it is confirmed.

Sources as of October 11, 2026 · Changes to figures are logged in the update history

Assets we look for

Eligibility criteria for four asset types

The same biogenic CO₂ may or may not count as carbon removal, depending on where it ends up. The criteria below summarize leading methodologies and vary by registry and methodology version.

Methodology status is also as of this date

Biochar

Biochar

Pyrolyzing farm and forest residues with limited oxygen leaves behind carbon that resists decomposition.

  • 200+ year durability
  • H/Corg below 0.70
  • Proof of end use
  1. FeedstockRice husks, orchard prunings, forest residues, livestock manure
  2. Pyrolysis unit
  3. Biochar
  4. Use in soils or materials

How it works

The carbon in biomass such as rice husks, orchard prunings, unused forest residues, and livestock manure was originally drawn from the atmosphere as plants grew. Pyrolysis converts it into a stable carbon structure (biochar). When biochar is applied to soil or used in construction and other materials, carbon that would otherwise have returned to the atmosphere through decay or burning stays locked away for the long term. The energy used for pyrolysis and the methane emitted during the process are deducted through life cycle assessment (LCA), and only the remaining net removals are eligible for credits.

Eligibility criteria

Example based on Puro.earth Biochar Edition 2025 v2. Requirements differ by methodology.[16]

  • Feedstock that meets sustainability criteria. Feedstocks with pathogen concerns, such as manure, must be sanitized or carbonized above 500°C for at least 3 minutes.
  • An ratio below 0.70 for each char stream
  • Methane emissions from pyrolysis at or below 15% of the carbon stored
  • A combustion system that runs normally for more than 95% of operating time and detects flame loss
  • Demonstrated additionality. For example, Verra VM0044 v1.2 requires an investment analysis.[17]
  • Proof of where the biochar was used (soil or non-soil applications)

Data required

Feedstock
Type, quantity received, moisture content, proof of origin, open-air storage duration and conditions
Process
Continuous logging of combustion quality indicators (e.g., combustion chamber temperature) at intervals of 1 minute or less, share of time in normal operation, and flame-loss records. These apply where a continuous reactor uses the default methane value (0.5 kg per tonne of biochar).[16]
Production
Dry mass of biochar (corrected for impurities), production batch records
Sample analysis
H/Corg and organic carbon content. Sampling follows ISO 18135, EN 12579, or EBC guidelines. The 1,000-year tier requires analysis (Isometric).[2]
Energy and inputs
Electricity and fuel use
Distribution
Packaging, storage, transport, and final application records ()

Rules and status in Korea

  • An April 2, 2024, amendment to the Rural Development Administration’s Notice on the Establishment of Official Fertilizer Standards allows biochar made at 350°C or above under limited oxygen from wood, rice husks, crop residues, orchard prunings, or cattle and chicken manure to be distributed as fertilizer. This provides the basis for applying biochar to soil in Korea.[18]
  • A biochar methodology for K-ETS offset projects () is at the draft stage; the draft was presented on August 27, 2026. It accepts only uncontaminated plant-based biomass as feedstock, excludes livestock manure, and treats the volume sold as the amount applied in that year. We will update this page once it is finalized.[19]

Key registries and methodologies

Key registries and methodologies for biochar (as of October 11, 2026)
ProgramMethodologyStatus (as of Oct 11, 2026)
Puro.earthBiochar Edition 2025 v2 — CORC200+, 10-year crediting period, renewable twice-eligible program. No methodology CCP approval as of December 2025.[20] Not in ICAO’s April 2026 eligibility table[21]
IsometricBiochar Production & Storage v1.0 — 200-year tier (H/Corg, decay curves) or 1,000-year tier (R0)Methodology CCP-approved August 13, 2025.[22] Eligible program for CORSIA’s first phase, 2021–2026 vintages[21]
VerraVM0044 v1.2 — soil and non-soil applications, effective June 27, 2025, investment analysis required to demonstrate additionalityMethodology CCP-approved August 13, 2025.[22] VCS is an eligible program for CORSIA’s first and second phases[21]
Carbon Standards InternationalGlobal Biochar C-Sink v3.2 (November 15, 2025) — dMRV providers submit data via APIUnder ICVCM program assessment; applied April 1, 2026[23]
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Key registries and methodologies for biochar, continued
ProgramMethodologyStatus (as of Oct 11, 2026)
Rainbow (formerly Riverse)Includes biocharCCP-eligible program from March 5, 2026, for Rules v7 and later. Methodology CCP approval is assessed separately[24]
Gold StandardPARC — draft of its first biochar methodology, three tracks by project scale, digital chain of custody requiredPublic consultation opened April 22, 2026[25]
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/285 — includes biocharAdopted February 3, 2026; used as a quality reference[26]
Korean offset projects (KOC)Draft biochar methodology — plant-based biomass only (livestock manure excluded), 350°C or above, H/C below 0.7, quantification based on volume soldPresented by the Korea Agriculture Technology Promotion Agency at the 6th ITEA Forum on August 27, 2026. Not yet finalized or officially published[19]

Market context

  • Biochar makes up most of the 1 Mt delivered to date (December 2025).[7]
  • Biochar accounted for 93% of the volume contracted in Q1 2026 (2.3 million t).[5]

Indicative timeline

A biochar plant typically takes 12–24 months to reach its first credits.[8]

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Enhanced rock weathering

Enhanced rock weathering (ERW)

Silicate rock such as basalt, finely crushed and spread on farmland, weathers faster and turns CO₂ into inorganic carbon.

  • 1,000+ year durability (Puro label)
  • Field samples and control plots
  • Long-term measurement
  1. Rock crushing
  2. Spreading on farmland
  3. Weathering reactions
  4. Soil water and rivers
  5. OceanDissolved inorganic carbon

How it works

CO₂ dissolved in rainwater reacts with rock minerals to form dissolved inorganic carbon such as bicarbonate, which travels through soil water and rivers to the ocean, where it is stored. Because the reactions unfold over several years, removals must be confirmed with field samples, not models alone.[27][28]

Eligibility criteria

Example based on the published requirements of Isometric’s Enhanced Weathering protocol[29]

  • Removals confirmed by measuring soil and porewater (the water held in soil). Chemical analysis is carried out on both treatment and control plots.
  • 2.5% of the project area set aside as treatment and control measurement plots
  • A weathering signal that is statistically significant at a confidence level of at least 95%. Sample numbers vary by project.

Also reviewed Analysis of the feedstock rock’s mineral composition, particle size, and heavy metals; soil properties at the spreading site; land ownership and consent for use (greenMRV review criteria, not Isometric requirements)

Data required

Feedstock
Origin, mineral composition, particle size, heavy-metal analysis
Spreading
GPS coordinates, mass spread, dates
Measurement
Soil and porewater samples (periodic), treatment and control plot data
Energy and transport
Fuel and electricity used for crushing, transport, and spreading (LCA)
Site
Land use and crop records

Rules and status in Korea

  • We also review the Korean regulations that apply to spreading rock powder on farmland.
  • Candidate feedstocks in Korea (crushed basalt, quarry by-products, and others) are assessed through geological and compositional analysis and a regulatory review.
  • Carbonating steel slag or mine tailings into materials such as concrete or aggregates falls under Puro’s Carbonated Materials methodology. Whether such feedstocks can be spread on farmland is checked methodology by methodology.[30]

Key registries and methodologies

Key registries and methodologies for ERW (as of October 11, 2026)
ProgramMethodologyStatus (as of Oct 11, 2026)
IsometricEnhanced Weathering protocol — soil and porewater measurement, treatment and control plots on 2.5% of the project area, 95% confidence levelCCP-eligible program[24]
Puro.earthEnhanced Rock Weathering methodology — 1,000+ years+12% surcharge for quantification and verification complexity[31]
RainbowIncludes ERWCCP-eligible program from March 5, 2026; methodology CCP approval assessed separately[24]
Carbon Standards InternationalGlobal Rock C-SinkUnder ICVCM program assessment[23]
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Key registries and methodologies for enhanced rock weathering (ERW), continued
ProgramMethodologyStatus (as of Oct 11, 2026)
VerraERW methodology (M0287)On hold due to scientific uncertainty; to be revisited in Q1 2027[32]
ICVCMCCP-approved ERW methodologiesNo approvals identified as of October 11, 2026 · Will be added once confirmed
EU CRCFERWNo adopted methodology. Mentioned only as a pathway that may be considered for future methodology development[33]

Market context

  • Estimated ERW supplier breakeven: $272/t (2025, CDR.fyi×OPIS survey).[8]

Indicative timeline

Usually longer than biochar because of field sampling and control plots · No quantified benchmark yet

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Fermentation CO₂ (BioCCS)

Ethanol fermentation CO₂

The CO₂ released by ethanol fermentation is biogenic carbon that the feedstock crops originally absorbed from the atmosphere.

  • Geological storage or mineralization only
  • 1,000+ year durability
  • Storage in Korea being confirmed
  1. Fermenter
  2. Capture, purification, and compression
  3. ① Geological storage② MineralizationConcrete, aggregates

ExcludedSales for beverages, dry ice, or semiconductor processesReleased to the atmosphere after use

How it works

Fermentation (C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2 C₂H₅OH + 2 CO₂) theoretically yields about 0.96 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of ethanol (a reference value calculated from molecular weights).[34] If this CO₂ is captured and stored in underground geological formations (geological storage) or fixed as minerals in materials such as concrete or aggregates (mineralization), it can qualify as durable carbon removal. Outside Korea, this is also called ethanol BECCS.

If the CO₂ is already sold as liquid CO₂ or dry ice, we compare existing contracts and revenue with the credit pathway before deciding.

Eligibility criteria

  • CO₂ sent to geological storage or to mineralization (carbonated materials)
  • Puro’s Geologically Stored Carbon methodology explicitly lists “alcoholic fermentation for ethanol production + CCS” as an eligible activity.[35]
  • Mineralization routes: Puro’s Carbonated Materials methodology (concrete, aggregates, steel slag; 1,000+ years) and Gold Standard’s methodology for storing biogenic CO₂ in recycled concrete[30][36]

Data required

Based on Puro’s Geologically Stored Carbon methodology[35]

  • Continuous measurement of CO₂ mass flow at the capture point and the injection (or mineralization) point
  • Quarterly gas composition analysis (GC, MS, IR) and CO₂ fraction
  • Proof of biogenic share: semiannual analysis or operating records
  • Documentation of volumes transported by each mode (truck, rail, ship)
  • For geological storage, continuous bottomhole temperature and pressure measurement at the injection well (storage operator data)
  • For mineralization, the amount of CO₂ mineralized (flowmeter measurement, Gold Standard methodology)[36]
  • Feedstock (grain, tapioca, etc.) sourcing records; energy used for capture, purification, compression, and liquefaction (LCA)

Jurisdictions and storage infrastructure in Korea

Puro’s Geologically Stored Carbon methodology cites the US, the EU, the UK, and parts of Canada as examples of jurisdictions with a regulatory framework for geological storage; Korea is not named.[37] For storage in Korea, we confirm with the registry whether the methodology applies.

In Korea, the CCUS Act (in force since February 7, 2025) governs storage site selection, storage permits, and monitoring.[14][15] We will add the status of permitted and operating storage sites as it is confirmed. Until then, we also assess the mineralization route.

Key registries and methodologies

Key registries and methodologies for ethanol fermentation CO₂ (as of October 11, 2026)
ProgramMethodologyStatus (as of Oct 11, 2026)
Puro.earthGeologically Stored Carbon (ethanol fermentation + CCS explicitly eligible; 15-year crediting period, renewable twice), Carbonated Materials (1,000+ years)CCP-eligible program. Not in ICAO’s April 2026 CORSIA eligibility table.[21] Korea not among the GSC example jurisdictions[37]
IsometricBiomass Carbon Removal and Storage protocol, Mineralization protocol[38]CCP-eligible program;[24] eligible for CORSIA’s first phase[21]
VerraVM0049 CCS v1.0 + modules VMD0059 (bioenergy CO₂ capture), VMD0057 (transport), and VMD0058 (storage)CCP-approved September 28, 2026.[39] Applicability to fermentation CO₂ to be added once we have checked the module texts
Gold StandardStorage of biogenic CO₂ in recycled concreteCCP-eligible program;[24] eligible for CORSIA’s first and second phases[21]
EU CRCFDelegated Regulation (EU) 2026/285 — includes BioCCSUsed as a quality reference[26]

Market context

  • An ethanol + CCS plant in North Dakota, US (Gevo, formerly Red Trail Energy), accounted for 52% of durable CDR credits issued in 2025, according to ClimeFi.[6]
  • Frontier Infrastructure Holdings and Carbonfuture have a multi-year contract for 750,000 tonnes of ethanol BECCS credits (July 2026). The captured CO₂ will travel by rail to a permitted storage site in Wyoming, with storage scheduled to start in Q4 2027.[40]

Indicative timeline

Depends on the availability of storage infrastructure in Korea · No quantified benchmark yet

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Biogenic CO₂ from dedicated biomass power (BECCS)

Dedicated biomass power CO₂

Biogenic CO₂ is captured from the flue gas of dedicated power plants that burn only biomass, and then stored.

  • Dedicated plants only
  • Coal co-firing excluded
  • 1,000+ year durability
  1. Biomass fuel
  2. Boiler
  3. Capture and compression
  4. Transport
  5. Geological storage

ExcludedCoal co-firing boilersIneligible even with a biogenic share

How it works

Biomass burned as fuel absorbed atmospheric CO₂ as it grew. Capturing and compressing that CO₂ from the flue gas after combustion and storing it in underground geological formations reduces the carbon in the atmosphere. This is known as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). Emissions from fuel sourcing and transport and from capture and compression are deducted through LCA, and only the remaining net removals are eligible for credits.

Eligibility criteria

  • A dedicated plant that burns only biomass
  • Sustainable biomass fuel with proof of origin
  • Capture equipment and a route to geological storage

Data required

  • Fuel: quantities received, type and composition, proof of origin (demonstrating that only biomass is burned)
  • Continuous CO₂ mass flow measurement at the capture and injection points; quarterly composition analysis
  • Biogenic share: semiannual ¹⁴C analysis or operating records
  • Energy used for capture and compression, transport documents, storage site monitoring data

Feedstock review and checks in Korea

Concerns have been raised about deforestation linked to imported biomass (Solutions for Our Climate analysis, August 5, 2026).[41] We confirm and review the origin of each feedstock.

As with ethanol fermentation CO₂, we will add the status of storage infrastructure in Korea as it is confirmed.

Key registries and methodologies

Key registries and methodologies for dedicated biomass power CO₂ (as of October 11, 2026)
ProgramMethodologyStatus (as of Oct 11, 2026)
Puro.earthGeologically Stored Carbon (BECCS, DACCS; 1,000+ years)CCP-eligible program. Coal co-firing CO₂ explicitly ineligible (GSC 2024)[35]
IsometricBiomass Carbon Removal and StorageCCP-eligible program[24]
VerraVM0049 + VMD0059 (bioenergy CO₂ capture, BECCS)CCP-approved September 28, 2026[39]
EU CRCFDelegated Regulation (EU) 2026/285, BioCCSUsed as a quality reference[26]

Market context

  • The City of Stockholm decided to buy 750,000 tonnes over 15 years from Stockholm Exergi’s BECCS facility.[5]
  • Microsoft contracted 626,000 tonnes from North Star BECCS (15 years, April 2026) and up to 650,000 tonnes from BioCirc (7 years, May 2026).[4][5]
  • However, while BECCS makes up 76% of Microsoft’s contracted portfolio, no BECCS credits had yet been delivered under its public agreements (as of April 13, 2026).[42]
  • European BECCS price range: €234–331/t; estimated 2025 supplier breakeven: $232/t[8]

Indicative timeline

Depends on building capture equipment and on the availability of storage infrastructure in Korea

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The four assets at a glanceAs of October 11, 2026 · Summary based on leading methodologies; actual requirements depend on the registry and methodology version chosen
AssetDurability labelWhat qualifiesExclusionsKey measurementsBottlenecks in Korea
Biochar200+ years (Isometric also offers a 1,000-year tier)Sustainable feedstock, H/Corg below 0.70, methane cap, proof of end useBelow quality criteria; end use cannot be provenContinuous combustion chamber temperature at ≤1-minute intervals, sample analysisSecuring end-use outlets, sample analysis infrastructure, KOC methodology not yet final
Enhanced rock weathering (ERW)1,000+ yearsSoil and porewater measurement, treatment and control plots, 95% confidence levelModel-only estimates without measurement or control plotsSpreading GPS and mass, soil and porewater samplesFarmland spreading rules, feedstock verification (being confirmed)
Ethanol fermentation CO₂1,000+ yearsGeological storage or mineralizationSales for beverages, dry ice, or semiconductorsContinuous CO₂ mass flow, ¹⁴CStorage infrastructure in Korea (being confirmed)
Dedicated biomass power CO₂1,000+ yearsDedicated plant, sustainable fuelCoal co-firingContinuous CO₂ mass flow, ¹⁴C, fuel recordsCapture equipment and storage infrastructure (being confirmed)

Sources as footnoted in each asset section[1][16][29][35]

Process

From asset origination to monitoring in 10 steps

Before we start, we agree who does what at each step and what each step produces. Durations are indicative, for planning, and vary with the asset, the methodology, and the verification schedule.

Who does it

  • greenMRV
  • Asset owner
  • Independent bodies (VVB, registry)
  • Buyer

Step markers

  • Solid square: carried out by greenMRV and the owner
  • Dashed square: decided by independent bodies (06–08)
  • Circle: runs in parallel after step 03 (09)
  1. 01

    Asset origination (screening)

    We review feedstock and volumes, CO₂ streams, existing metering equipment, and permits to identify viable pathways. If something is excluded from the outset, such as CO₂ from coal co-firing, we tell you at this stage.

    Who
    greenMRVOwner (provides data)
    Deliverables
    Screening report (preliminary pathways, data gaps, next steps)
    Duration (indicative)
    2–6 weeks
  2. 02

    Feasibility, eligibility, and life cycle assessment (LCA)

    We calculate net removals by deducting emissions from feedstock sourcing through to storage. We also review additionality (whether the project would have gone ahead without credits), permits, and the potential revenue range.

    Who
    greenMRVOwner (operating data)
    Deliverables
    LCA report on net removals (with assumptions and data sources), additionality memo, revenue scenario range
    Duration (indicative)
    1–3 months
  3. 03

    Methodology and registry selection

    We weigh what buyers require (CCP label, CORSIA eligibility, durability tier) against fees and the verification burden to choose the methodology and registry.

    Who
    greenMRVOwner (decides)
    Deliverables
    Methodology comparison table, rationale for the choice
    Duration (indicative)
    2–4 weeks
  4. 04

    dMRV design and installation

    We translate the methodology’s measurement requirements into sensors, edge computers, a sampling and analysis plan, and chain-of-custody records. The monitoring plan is written to the ISO 14064-2 framework and checked during the facility audit.[16]

    Who
    greenMRVOwner (installation space, power, network)
    Deliverables
    Monitoring plan, installation and calibration records, data dashboard
    Duration (indicative)
    1–4 months
  5. 05

    Drafting the

    We document the project description, monitoring plan, environmental and social safeguards, and stakeholder consultation. Depending on the registry, a public comment period may apply (e.g., 30 days at CSI).[23]

    Who
    greenMRVOwner (reviews and signs)
    Deliverables
    PDD, stakeholder consultation records
    Duration (indicative)
    1–3 months
  6. 06

    Validation and facility audit

    An independent validation and verification body (VVB) reviews the facility and the documents. We coordinate the schedule, submit materials, and respond to corrective action requests; the judgment rests with the VVB.[43]

    Who
    VVB (decides)greenMRV (responds)
    Deliverables
    Validation opinion, corrective action records
    Duration (indicative)
    1–3 months
    Decided by an independent body
  7. 07

    Registration with the registry

    We open a registry account and list the project. The account holder and the credit ownership structure are agreed in the contract up front.

    Who
    Registry (approves)greenMRV (paperwork)
    Deliverables
    Registration number, public project page
    Duration (indicative)
    A few weeks
    Decided by an independent body
  8. 08

    Verification and issuance

    For each monitoring period, the VVB verifies the removals and the registry issues credits. Some registries offer monthly issuance when continuous data is submitted.[2]

    Who
    VVB and registry (decide, issue)greenMRV (reports)
    Deliverables
    Monitoring report, verification opinion, issuance records
    Duration (indicative)
    Monthly to annual
    Decided by an independent body
  9. 09

    Sales and offtake (in parallel)

    We design the contract structure, whether spot, forward, or multi-year offtake, and introduce buyers. Prices vary by contract type.[8]

    Who
    Owner (decides)greenMRV (structuring, buyer introductions)Buyer
    Deliverables
    Proposed contract structure, shortlist of potential buyers
    Duration (indicative)
    In parallel after step 03
    In parallel after step 03
  10. 10

    Monitoring and renewal

    We track storage status and risk, and prepare for re-verification and crediting period renewal.

    Who
    greenMRVOwnerVVB
    Deliverables
    Annual monitoring records, renewal documents
    Duration (indicative)
    Ongoing

Durations are indicative, for planning. For a biochar plant, the total time to first credits is typically 12–24 months (Senken, August 2026);[8] ERW takes longer because of field sampling, and fermentation CO₂ and BECCS depend on the availability of storage infrastructure in Korea.

See all 10 steps in one table
The 10 steps at a glanceDurations are indicative · Steps 06–08 are decided by independent bodies
StepWhoDeliverablesDuration (indicative)
01 Asset origination (screening)greenMRV · Owner (provides data)Screening report2–6 weeks
02 Feasibility, eligibility, and LCAgreenMRV · Owner (operating data)LCA report on net removals, additionality memo, revenue scenario range1–3 months
03 Methodology and registry selectiongreenMRV · Owner (decides)Methodology comparison table, rationale for the choice2–4 weeks
04 dMRV design and installationgreenMRV · Owner (installation space, power, network)Monitoring plan, installation and calibration records, data dashboard1–4 months
05 PDD draftinggreenMRV · Owner (reviews and signs)PDD, stakeholder consultation records1–3 months
06 Validation and facility auditVVB (decides) · greenMRV (responds)Validation opinion, corrective action records1–3 months
07 Registration with the registryRegistry (approves) · greenMRV (paperwork)Registration number, public project pageA few weeks
08 Verification and issuanceVVB and registry (decide, issue) · greenMRV (reports)Monitoring report, verification opinion, issuance recordsMonthly to annual
09 Sales and offtake (in parallel)Owner (decides) · greenMRV (structuring, buyer introductions) · BuyerProposed contract structure, shortlist of potential buyersIn parallel after step 03
10 Monitoring and renewalgreenMRV · Owner · VVBAnnual monitoring records, renewal documentsOngoing

The first step is asset origination (screening). At this stage, we do not promise issuance volumes or prices.

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Digital MRV (dMRV)

We measure with sensors and keep records verifiers can trace back to the source

Measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) is the full process of proving that each tonne claimed was actually removed and stored. Digital MRV automatically gathers field measurements along with contract and transport records, checks their quality, calculates net removals, and produces the records handed to the verifier.[44]

Why digital

  1. 01 · Registry APIs

    Registries have begun taking data directly. Carbon Standards International receives monitoring data from dMRV providers via API.[23]

  2. 02 · Monthly issuance

    Some registries say monthly issuance is possible when continuous data is submitted.[45]

  3. 03 · Digital chain of custody

    Gold Standard’s first draft biochar methodology (PARC) requires a digital chain of custody.[25]

  4. 04 · Discussion in Korea

    In Korea, too, the Korea Carbon Credit Industry Association has proposed wider use of dMRV based on AI, IoT, and satellite data as part of the legislative process for the voluntary carbon market act.[13]

Architecture

Field sensor readings and sample and document evidence pass through edge computers and the measurement, calculation and evidence engine to become reports for the verifier and submissions for the registry. Select a box in the diagram to jump to its description below.

Digital MRV architecture diagram Flow diagram: field sensor readings and sample analysis data pass through edge computers and the measurement, calculation and evidence engine to become reports for the verifier and submissions for the registry. Layers ① to ⑤ are within greenMRV’s scope; verification and issuance are decided by independent bodies outside that scope. greenMRV scope ①–⑤ Independent bodies decide VVB opinion API, if any ① SensorsField measurement°C, flow, mass, kWh ② On-site edgeCollection & signingStore-and-forward ③ Lab & docsSample & doc proofCoAs, transport docs ④ Calculation& evidenceQuality checksNet removalsEvidence trail ⑤ OutputsReportsDashboardData room Verifier (VVB)Verifies independentlyValidation, verification RegistryDecides independentlyIssue, transfer, retire
Gray line · round dot: raw data (measurements, documents) Bright line · square dot: verification records (reports, submissions) Dashed box: independent body Dashed arrow: where the registry offers an API
  1. ① Field measurement

    Sensors and meters

    Components (examples) Combustion chamber thermocouples, CO₂ mass flowmeters (at capture and injection points), gas analyzers, weighbridges and scales (feedstock and biochar mass), electricity and fuel meters, spreading equipment GPS logs (ERW), storage operator data (injection well temperature and pressure)

    What it does Measures the parameters the methodology requires at set intervals

  2. ② Edge computer

    On-site edge

    Components (examples) Industrial edge computer, equipment integration (e.g., Modbus or OPC UA, depending on the site’s equipment), time synchronization

    What it does Collects data, signs it at the device, stores it locally and resends it if the connection drops, and applies first-pass quality flags (missing values, out-of-range readings, sensor faults)

  3. ③ Sample and document evidence

    Lab results and documents

    Components (examples) Lab certificates of analysis (H/Corg, ¹⁴C, gas composition), calibration certificates, transport documents, confirmations of final application

    What it does Records a hash on upload and preserves the original

  4. ④ Data processing

    Measurement, calculation and evidence engine

    Components (examples) Normalization, quality checks, net removal calculation (with version control for emission factors, assumptions, and methodology), a hash-chained evidence trail (audit trail), role-based access

    What it does Records the basis for each calculation and the history of changes

  5. ⑤ Outputs

    Reporting and sharing

    Components (examples) Monitoring reports (for submission to the VVB), registry submissions (where an API is offered), owner dashboard, buyer data room (read-only)

    What it does Gives each party materials drawn from the same source data

  • Out of scope · Independent decision

    Verifier (VVB)

    Reviews the reports and source data and issues validation and verification opinions

  • Out of scope · Independent decision

    Registry

    Records the registration, issuance, transfer, and retirement of credits on the basis of the verification opinion

Chain of custody (traceability)

Biochar · 6-stage example[46]

  1. Feedstock sourcing
  2. Pyrolysis
  3. Packaging
  4. On-site storage
  5. Transport
  6. Final application

Biogenic CO₂

  1. Capture
  2. Purification and compression
  3. Transport (truck, rail, ship)
  4. Injection or mineralization

Measurement requirements by methodology (examples)

Measurement parameters and required levels by pathwayChecked October 11, 2026 · Examples based on the published requirements of leading methodologies; actual requirements follow the methodology version
PathwayParameterRequirementBasis
BiocharCombustion quality indicator (e.g., combustion chamber temperature)Continuous measurement at intervals of 1 minute or less, where a continuous reactor uses the default methane value (0.5 kg per t of biochar)Puro Biochar Edition 2025 v2[16]
BiocharNormal operation of the combustion systemMore than 95% of operating time; flame-loss detection
BiocharH/CorgBelow 0.70 per char stream (sample analysis)
BiocharSamplingISO 18135, EN 12579, or EBC guidelines
BiocharDry mass, open-air feedstock storageCorrection for impurities; monitoring of storage duration and conditions
Biochar (1,000-year tier)Random reflectance (R0)AnalysisIsometric Biochar[2]
Fermentation CO₂, BECCSCO₂ mass flowContinuous measurement at capture and injection pointsPuro Geologically Stored Carbon (GSC 2024)[35]
Fermentation CO₂, BECCSBottomhole temperature and pressure at the injection wellContinuous measurement
Fermentation CO₂, BECCSGas composition, CO₂ fractionQuarterly (GC, MS, IR)
Fermentation CO₂, BECCSBiogenic shareSemiannual ¹⁴C analysis or operating records
Fermentation CO₂, BECCSVolumes transportedDocumentation for each transport mode
MineralizationAmount of CO₂ mineralizedFlowmeter measurementGold Standard, neustark[36]
ERWSpreading location and amount, soil and porewater, treatment and control plotsGPS and mass records; soil and porewater samples (number set per project); treatment and control plots on 2.5% of the project area; 95% confidence levelIsometric ERW[29]

Conventional MRV vs. digital MRV

Comparison of conventional and digital MRV
AspectConventionalDigital MRV
CollectionManual entry, periodicAutomated, near real time
FormatSpreadsheetsData that can be integrated via API
RecordsScattered evidenceEvidence trail with change history (audit trail)
Verification supportDocuments gathered at audit timeData room open for review at any time

Rows 1–3 draw on Carbonfuture’s comparison;[44] row 4 is greenMRV’s proposal

Data integrity principles

We use these design criteria to show that measurements have not been altered since they were recorded.

  • Device signingEach measurement is digitally signed by its device
  • Time synchronizationEvery device’s clock is aligned to a reference clock
  • Hash-chained logsRecords are chained together so later changes can be detected
  • Calibration certificatesCalibration history kept for each instrument
  • Role-based audit trailRecords who viewed or changed what, and when
  • Registry APIDirect submission where the registry offers one

Field metrics

  • Sensor uptimePublished after the pilot
  • Data latencyPublished after the pilot
  • Sites installedPublished after the pilot

We will publish only values measured at our first pilot site.

Only measured carbon becomes an asset.

Role map

Who decides what, at a glance

Creating a carbon removal credit involves several independent bodies. greenMRV is the originator: working on the asset owner’s side, we design the project and build the evidence. Standard-setting, verification, issuance, and ratings each rest with an independent body.

  1. Asset ownerFacility operations, feedstock sourcing, business decisions
  2. greenMRV (originator)Measurement design, evidence and documentation
  3. Standards and programsMethodologies, issuance rules
  4. Verifier (VVB)Validation and verification
  5. RegistryIssuance, transfer, retirement
  6. BuyerPurchase, retirement, public claims
  • Ratings agenciesRatings
  • Labels and eligibilityICVCM CCP · ICAO CORSIA · EU CRCF
  • GovernmentK-ETS offset projects · K-VCM · CO₂ storage permits
Filled box: greenMRV Dashed box: independent decision-maker Data and document flow Credit flow
What each role does, and greenMRV’s scopeOrganizations listed are examples only and do not imply any business relationship or partnership with greenMRV
RoleTypical organizations (examples)What they doWhat greenMRV doesWhat greenMRV does not do
Standards and programsPuro.earth, Isometric, Verra, Gold Standard, Carbon Standards International, RainbowDevelop methodologies and administer issuance rulesInterpret and apply methodologies; help compare and select themDevelop or change methodologies; negotiate exceptions
RegistriesEach program’s registryRegister projects; record issuance, transfers, and retirementsPrepare registration documents and handle submissionIssue credits or guarantee issuance
Verifiers (VVBs)Third-party bodies approved by the registryValidate and verify projects (independent audit)Submit documentation, coordinate schedules, and respond to corrective action requestsPerform verification or write verification opinions
Ratings agenciesBeZero, Sylvera, Calyx GlobalIndependently rate project and credit qualitySupport rating readiness (organize evidence, answer queries)Assign or promise ratings; negotiate ratings
Label and eligibility bodiesICVCM (CCP), ICAO (CORSIA), EU (CRCF)Determine whether programs and methodologies meet their criteriaCheck and map eligibilityClaim labels or eligibility without evidence
GovernmentMinistries responsible for K-ETS offset projects, K-VCM, and CO₂ storage permitsRun the schemes; grant approvals and permitsReview scheme requirements; help prepare applicationsGuarantee approval or permit outcomes
Asset ownersEthanol distillers, biomass power producers, biochar producers, farms, and quarriesOperate facilities, source feedstock, and make business decisionsDesign measurement, support data collection, and prepare documentationOperate facilities (operational control stays with the owner)
BuyersCompanies in Korea and abroadPurchase and retire credits; make public claimsProvide supply information and data; help structure contractsWrite public claims on the buyer’s behalf

How VVBs are selected and paid is governed by each registry’s rules. For example, Puro.earth states that it pays VVB costs itself.[43]

What greenMRV does not do

We keep the work of producing the numbers separate from the work of judging them.

  • Issuing credits (that is the registry’s job)
  • Verifying projects (that is the VVB’s job)
  • Assigning or promising ratings (ratings agencies decide independently)
  • Claiming CCP, CORSIA, or CRCF eligibility without evidence
  • Treating CO₂ from coal co-firing, or fermentation CO₂ sold for beverages or dry ice, as carbon removal
  • Guaranteeing issuance volumes, prices, or timelines

Ratings agencies run their own conflict-of-interest rules too. BeZero, for example, states that it does not provide MRV consulting, trading or project development, or buyer–seller introductions,[47] and Calyx Global says it runs on subscription revenue rather than ratings commissioned by developers.[48]

Rating readiness

What rating readiness support covers, and what it does not

Rating readiness support means preparing a project so that, when an independent ratings agency assesses it, we can supply all the evidence the agency needs—complete, drawn from the same data, and on time. Ratings are set independently by the agency; greenMRV does not promise rating outcomes or negotiate ratings with agencies.

What it includes

  1. Readiness assessment A check for evidence gaps against published rating frameworks (e.g., Sylvera’s biochar framework)[49]
  2. Evidence data room An index of LCA, monitoring data, sample analyses, calibration certificates, and contract and permitting documents
  3. Verification history An organized record of VVB site audits and responses to corrective actions
  4. Eligibility mapping Requirement crosswalks for CCP, CORSIA, and (once the scheme is in force) K-VCM
  5. Query management Logging questions from ratings agencies and keeping a record of answers

What it excludes

  • Guaranteeing ratings or labels, or committing to a “rating upgrade”
  • Rating projects on an agency’s behalf, or charging fees that vary with rating outcomes
  • Preparing materials that are not linked to source data. Every figure in the data room must be traceable to source data.
  • Verification (VVB) work

Deliverables

  • Readiness report (evidence gaps and priorities)
  • Data room index
  • Q&A log

How ratings, verification, and labels differ

Comparison of ratings, verification, and labels/eligibility
TypeWhoWhat it examinesOutcome
VerificationVVB (independent third party)Whether methodology requirements are met; removal quantitiesVerification opinion → basis for registry issuance
RatingRatings agencies (BeZero, Sylvera, Calyx Global, etc.)Project and credit quality (an independent opinion)A rating (e.g., Sylvera AAA–D)[50]
Labels and eligibilityICVCM, ICAO, EU (CRCF certification is granted through recognized certification schemes)[33]Whether programs and methodologies meet the criteriaCCP label, CORSIA eligibility, CRCF certification

Ratings can be carried out before issuance (ex ante) or after it (ex post)—for example, by BeZero and Sylvera.[47][50]

Fee structure

How we are paid, disclosed up front

Each fee model carries different potential conflicts of interest. For every project, we disclose in writing, before the contract is signed, which model applies and who pays how much.

Rates and the final fee structure will be published once confirmed

Fee model 1

Fixed fee

What it pays for
Post-screening feasibility and eligibility assessment, LCA, and methodology comparison
Best for
Projects with uncertain viability that need an assessment first
Potential conflict of interest
Low. The fee does not depend on whether the asset is found eligible
How we manage it
Same fee even if we find the asset ineligible
Rate
To be published once confirmed
Fee model 2

Success fee

What it pays for
Each tonne of credits issued by the registry
Best for
Owners who want to keep up-front costs low
Potential conflict of interest
An incentive to overstate removals
How we manage it
Conservative methodology defaults, disclosure of all assumptions and versions, independent VVB verification, and the same data shared with buyers
Rate
To be published once confirmed
Fee model 3

Revenue share

What it pays for
A percentage of credit sales revenue (including buyer introductions and offtake structuring)
Best for
Owners who also want us to find buyers and negotiate contracts
Potential conflict of interest
Influence over sale prices and the choice of counterparty. If we are also paid by the buyer, we act for both sides
How we manage it
Sale prices and commissions disclosed to the owner; fees from both sides only with prior written notice and consent; the owner decides the counterparty
Rate
To be published once confirmed
Fee model 4

dMRV subscription

What it pays for
Installation of sensors and edge devices, and use of the data platform (installation fee + monthly or annual subscription)
Best for
Owners who will run the measurement system long term
Potential conflict of interest
Lock-in to our equipment and platform
How we manage it
The owner owns the source data; exports in standard formats; data and calibration records handed over on termination
Rate
To be published once confirmed

Each project can use one model or a combination. Rates will be published on this page once confirmed; until then, we quote them project by project during consultations.

Conflict-of-interest principles

We follow nine principles so that our fee structure does not sway our judgment. Any change to them is recorded in the update history.

  1. Fee disclosureBefore the contract is signed, we disclose in writing the type of fee, how it is calculated, and who pays it. Buyers also see the supply-side fee structure.
  2. Separation of rolesWe do not double as a registry, VVB, or ratings agency.
  3. No outcome-linked feesWe accept no fees that depend on rating or label outcomes.
  4. Conservative quantificationWhere values are uncertain, we apply the methodology’s conservative defaults and record our assumptions and versions.
  5. Same-data principleVVBs, ratings agencies, and buyers all receive materials drawn from the same source data.
  6. Data ownershipSource data from the site belongs to the asset owner and is handed over when the contract ends.
  7. Credit ownershipThe registry account holder and credit ownership are agreed in writing before the contract is signed.
  8. Disclosure of holdings and equityIf greenMRV holds credits in its own account or takes an equity stake in a project, we disclose it. The detailed policy will be published once finalized.
  9. Notice of dual feesIf we are paid by both seller and buyer in the same transaction, we give prior written notice and obtain consent.

Third-party costs (separate from our fees)

Third-party cost items and examplesChecked October 11, 2026 · Subject to change under each organization’s policies
ItemExample or basisSource
Registry feesPuro.earth: €1,400 per year. Audited volumes of up to 1,000 CORCs: flat €12,000; above that, a per-CORC fee that falls band by band from €10 (1,001–2,000 CORC band) to €0.40 (top band). Surcharge for quantification and verification complexity: ERW and terrestrial storage of biomass +12%, carbonated materials +6%, biochar and geological storage 0%. Retirement: €0.25 per CORC (waived if conditions are met)Puro.earth fee schedule[31] · subject to change
Registry toolsNo fee to use Isometric Certify (per Isometric)Isometric[2]
Verification (VVB) costsGoverned by registry rules. For example, Puro states that it pays VVB costs itselfPuro.earth[43]
Sample analysis, equipment, and transportQuoted per project—

Third-party costs are itemized separately · Fees may change under each organization’s policies

Policy context

Where the credits can be used: only what is confirmed today

Credits from international registries are not automatically recognized under Korean schemes. Requirements differ by scheme, and some of the underlying legislation is still being written. The information below is therefore stated as of October 11, 2026, and any change will be logged.

Changes in scheme status are recorded in the update history

Current status of each scheme and how we label itAs of October 11, 2026 · Sources cited in each cell
SchemeWhat it isCurrent statusRelevance to our projectsLabeling rule
Korea Emissions Trading Scheme (K-ETS), Phase 4 (2026–2030) Korea’s compliance market. Covered entities may offset part of their obligation with credits from external reduction projects
  • Offsets are capped at 5% of each company’s obligation. Korean Offset Credits (KOCs) from domestic offset projects are converted into Korean Credit Units (KCUs) for use.[10]
  • Eligible domestic credits come from projects not subject to allocation that started after December 2016. International credits are accepted if they are ex-post credits consistent with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.[10]
  • Overseas projects are limited to the share counted toward the 2030 NDC international mitigation target (37.5 Mt) and require government approval. The amended act was promulgated on October 28, 2025, and took effect on April 29, 2026.[51]
  • A biochar offset methodology exists only as a draft. The Korea Agriculture Technology Promotion Agency presented it at the 6th ITEA Forum on August 27, 2026 (plant-based biomass only; livestock manure excluded; 350°C or above; H/C below 0.7; quantified on volume sold). It has not yet been finalized or officially published.[19]
  • Average auction clearing price in 2025: KRW 9,956/t.[10]
Credits from international registries such as Puro and Isometric are not automatically accepted as K-ETS offsets; registering as an offset project requires a matching methodology and separate approval. Given the large price gap, we do not currently see K-ETS as a primary sales channel Instead of “usable for K-ETS offsets,” we write “requires offset project approval and KOC→KCU conversion; 5% offset limit.” Biochar KOCs are described only as “draft methodology (not finalized).”
K-VCM (Korean voluntary carbon market) A domestic voluntary carbon market being developed by the government (legislation, registry, and exchange)
  • On April 27, 2026, the Ministry of Planning and Budget launched the Korea Voluntary Carbon Market Alliance at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). It set out plans for a voluntary carbon market act (with a registry covering issuance through retirement, and public criteria for ratings agencies) and a carbon credit market on the Korea Exchange (KRX), as well as cooperation with international ratings agencies and a phased review of links with CORSIA and K-ETS.[52]
  • At a National Assembly forum on August 31, 2026 (“Direction for a voluntary carbon market act”), the Vice Minister of Planning and Budget announced plans for “direct purchases of up to 200,000 tonnes of carbon credits next year and a project to foster carbon removal credits.”[11]
  • The bill is titled “Act on Fostering the Voluntary Carbon Market and Promoting Trading of Voluntary Reduction Outcomes.” The goal is enactment by year-end and the opening of a dedicated KRX market.[12] As of reports on October 1, 2026, it had not yet been enacted.[13]
  • The KCCI Carbon Reduction Certification Center, Korea’s existing voluntary standard (operating since 2023), has registered 32 methodologies and certified about 2.9 million t of reductions.[12]
We will assess eligibility once the act is enacted and detailed criteria are published. For now, we are building our data and documentation to international standards such as ICVCM CCP (in line with industry calls for dMRV and CCP alignment)[13] Instead of “eligible for government purchase” or “K-VCM eligible,” we write “government-announced plan (legislation not yet enacted).”
CORSIA ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
  • ICAO’s eligible programs table (April 2026) lists ACR, ART, BioCarbon Fund ISFL, CAR, FCPF, GCC, Gold Standard, Isometric, T-VER, and Verra for the first phase (2024–26), with Cercarbono and JCM (Japan–Mongolia) conditionally eligible. For the second phase (2027–29), it currently lists ACR, ART, Gold Standard, and Verra.[21]
  • Vintages from 2021 onward require a host-country attestation. Puro.earth is not on the table.[53]
Selling for CORSIA requires both ① a program eligible for the relevant compliance period and ② a host-country attestation from the Korean government. We will add Korea’s attestation procedure as soon as it is confirmed We use “CORSIA eligible” only once both conditions are confirmed
EU CRCF The EU’s certification framework for carbon removals and carbon farming
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/3012 entered into force on December 26, 2024. An EU registry is expected around 2028.[54]
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/285 (DACCS, BioCCS, and biochar) was adopted on February 3, 2026, alongside the announcement of an EU buyers’ club.[26]
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2358 sets minimum requirements for certification schemes. ERW has no adopted methodology and is mentioned only as a pathway to be considered for future development (checked October 11, 2026).[33]
  • On June 12, 2026, NGOs requested an internal review of Delegated Regulation 2026/285.[55]
  • Puro states that it offers certification against Puro Standard, CRCF, and CSS+ methodologies.[43]
We will add whether non-EU projects can obtain CRCF certification as soon as this is confirmed. We use CRCF as a quality reference in project design but do not promote it as a route to market Until this is confirmed, we write “design informed by CRCF methodologies” rather than “CRCF certified”
(For reference) ICVCM CCP A credit quality label
  • CCP-eligible programs (March 5, 2026; nine in total): ACR, ART TREES, CAR, Equitable Earth, Gold Standard, Isometric, Puro.earth, Rainbow, and Verra.[24] The label applies only when the program is eligible and the methodology is approved.
  • Approved examples: Isometric biochar v1.0 and Verra VM0044 v1.2 (August 13, 2025);[22] Verra VM0049 and its modules (September 28, 2026).[39]
  • As of October 11, 2026, we had not been able to confirm CCP approval for any ERW methodology. We will update this once confirmed.
Checked against buyer requirements in step 03 (methodology and registry selection) We use “CCP label” only once methodology approval is confirmed

Labeling rules

  • No automatic recognition
  • Two-step check (program and methodology)
  • Host-country attestation
  • Pre-enactment status flagged
  • No claim before confirmation

Related laws and plans in Korea

  • CCUS ActAct on Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transportation, Storage and Utilization—in force since February 7, 2025 (current version: Act No. 21122, effective January 1, 2026). It covers storage site selection, storage permits, monitoring, utilization certification, and CCUS clusters.[14][15]
  • Official fertilizer standardsNotice on the Establishment of Official Fertilizer Standards—biochar entry (amended April 2, 2024).[18]
  • 2035 NDCKorea’s 2035 national greenhouse gas reduction target—a 53–61% cut from 2018 net emissions. It explicitly includes CCUS development and commercialization and the use of Article 6 cooperation under the Paris Agreement (adopted by the Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Commission on November 10, 2025).[56][57]

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (launched October 1, 2025; formerly the Ministry of Environment) is responsible for the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth and the NDC.[58]

For credit buyers

We use data to show how your contracted tonnes are delivered

Buyers name price relative to budget (65%) and delivery risk (40%) as their biggest barriers (CDR.fyi and OPIS survey, May 7, 2026).[9] We identify supply sources in Korea and disclose measurement data and documentation on a consistent basis, giving you grounds to judge delivery risk.

  • Supply pipeline in Korea

    We plan to publish stage-by-stage status for biochar, ERW, and biogenic CO₂ assets. Once the first project is secured, we will list the stage and expected annual volume for each asset type here (labeled as pre-verification estimates).

    Pipeline status · In preparation
  • Delivery data disclosure

    We share production, storage, and transport records read-only through the dMRV dashboard and data room. The scope of disclosure is set in the contract.

  • Contract structures and reporting

    We design the contract structure with you—spot, forward, multi-year offtake, pre-purchase, and others—and report in Korean and English.

12 things to check before you buy

  1. Registry, methodology, and methodology version
  2. CCP label: confirm both program eligibility and methodology approval
  3. For CORSIA use: eligible program, compliance period, and host-country attestation
  4. Durability tier (e.g., 200+ years, 1,000+ years)
  5. Vintage, delivery schedule, and contract terms for non-delivery
  6. The VVB, and whether verification reports are published
  7. Whether there is an independent rating, and when it was done (before or after issuance)
  8. Access rights to source data (dMRV, data room)
  9. Reversal risk and how buffers and compensation are handled
  10. Any double counting with national mitigation outcomes or domestic schemes (corresponding adjustments, where applicable)
  11. Fee structures of suppliers and intermediaries
  12. Co-benefits and records of local stakeholder consultation

This is a checklist for review, not a form to fill in. Our article “Carbon removal credit buyer’s checklist” (coming soon) covers it in detail.

Get carbon removal market news every two weeks in “CDR market note,” a section of our newsletter.

Summary

In brief: carbon removal origination in Korea

As of October 11, 2026

greenMRV originates durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects in Korea. We screen under-used assets—biochar from agricultural and forestry residues, enhanced rock weathering (ERW), and biogenic CO₂ from ethanol fermentation and from dedicated biomass power plants. For eligible assets, we run the life cycle assessment (LCA), design and install digital MRV (sensors, edge computers, and chain-of-custody records), prepare the project design document, and support VVB validation, verification, and registration with the registry.

What we are not: a standard, a registry, a VVB, or a ratings agency. We do not guarantee ratings, CCP labels, CORSIA eligibility, issuance volumes, prices, or timelines, and we disclose how we are paid on every project.

Eligibility notes (as of October 11, 2026): CO₂ from coal co-firing is excluded. Fermentation CO₂ is considered only when it is geologically stored or mineralized, not when sold for beverages or dry ice. The availability of permitted geological storage in Korea is still being confirmed. Durability is stated per methodology (for example, biochar 200+ years; geological storage and mineralization 1,000+ years).

Buyers, registries, and ratings agencies: ask us for our data structure, methodology mapping, and project documentation.

FAQ

CDR Origination: frequently asked questions

Each answer lists its sources and the date they were checked

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Q1How do carbon removal (CDR) credits differ from reduction credits?

Reduction credits certify emissions reduced or avoided against a baseline; removal credits certify the amount of carbon actually taken out of the atmosphere and stored. How long storage lasts (durability) varies by methodology, and we state durability only in the tiers the methodology defines (e.g., biochar 200+ years, geological storage 1,000+ years).

Source [1] · Checked October 11, 2026

Q2Do coal co-firing power plants qualify?

No. Puro.earth’s Geologically Stored Carbon methodology treats CO₂ from coal co-firing facilities as ineligible, even if part of it is biogenic. We consider only dedicated plants that burn biomass alone, and we also check that the fuel is sustainable biomass.

Source [35] · Checked October 11, 2026

Q3We already sell our fermentation CO₂ as liquid CO₂ and dry ice. Does it count as carbon removal?

Not the volumes you sell. CO₂ used in beverages, dry ice, or semiconductor processes is released to the atmosphere after use. It can be considered for durable carbon removal only if it goes to geological storage or mineralization (carbonated materials such as concrete or aggregates). We check the status of storage infrastructure in Korea and compare the revenue from your existing sales contracts with the credit route before reaching a view.

Sources [35][30] · Checked October 11, 2026

Q4How long does it take for the first credits to be issued?

For a biochar plant, the typical benchmark is 12–24 months to first credits (per an August 2026 report). ERW takes longer because of field sampling and control plots, while fermentation CO₂ and BECCS depend on the availability of storage infrastructure in Korea. Whether and when credits are issued is decided by the registry based on the verification results. For indicative durations by step, see our 10-step process.

Source [8] · Checked October 11, 2026

Q5Do we really need dMRV equipment?

Some methodologies require certain parameters to be measured continuously. For example, under Puro’s biochar methodology, a continuous reactor may use the default methane value only if indicators such as combustion chamber temperature are measured at intervals of one minute or less, and the Geologically Stored Carbon methodology requires continuous measurement of CO₂ mass flow at the capture and injection points. Other parameters, such as H/Corg and ¹⁴C, are confirmed by laboratory analysis. We use existing instrumentation first and add only what is missing.

Sources [16][35] · Checked October 11, 2026

Q6What do credits sell for?

It depends on the benchmark. For example, the biochar price index (CORCCHAR) stood at €120.67/t in June 2026, while 2025 supplier breakeven estimates (from a survey) were $143 for biochar, $272 for ERW, and $232 for BECCS. Biochar prices also varied by contract type: $80–120 for multi-year contracts versus $140 spot (October 2025). Indexes, surveys, and reported deals are not directly comparable. We do not promise prices or revenue for any individual project; we present ranges at the feasibility assessment stage.

Source [8] · Checked October 11, 2026

Q7Do you guarantee a rating or a CCP label?

No. Ratings are set independently by ratings agencies (BeZero, Sylvera, Calyx Global, and others), and a CCP label applies only when the program is CCP-eligible and the methodology is CCP-approved. We prepare the evidence needed for a rating and respond to agency queries.

Sources [24][20] · Checked October 11, 2026

Q8Can the credits be used for K-ETS offsets or in the K-VCM?

For K-ETS offsets, a project needs offset project approval to receive KOCs, which must then be converted into KCUs; in Phase 4 (2026–2030), offsets are capped at 5% of each company’s obligation. Credits from international registries are not automatically accepted, and the biochar offset methodology is still only a draft. For the K-VCM, the government has announced plans to buy up to 200,000 tonnes of carbon credits directly in 2027 and to foster carbon removal credits, and a voluntary carbon market act is targeted for enactment by the end of 2026 (not yet enacted as of reports on October 1, 2026). We will assess eligibility once the act and detailed criteria are published.

Sources [10][19][11][12][13] · Checked October 11, 2026

Q9Can the credits be sold for CORSIA?

Two conditions must both be met. The issuing program must be ICAO-eligible for the relevant compliance period (the April 2026 table lists Isometric, Verra, Gold Standard, and others for the first phase; Puro.earth is not included), and vintages from 2021 onward require an attestation from the Korean government as the host country. Until both are confirmed, we do not describe credits as “CORSIA eligible.”

Source [21] · Checked October 11, 2026

Q10How are your fees structured? How do you manage conflicts of interest?

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References

Sources and access dates

Bracketed numbers in the text refer to the sources below, and each source’s “Back to text” links return you to the passages that cite it. Market figures and policies can change; when they do, we revise this page and record the change in the update history.

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  28. [28]Puro.earth · Enhanced Rock Weathering methodologyhttps://puro.earth/methodologies/enhanced-rock-weathering/ (opens in a new tab)Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text: ↩
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  32. [32]Verra · Notice of the hold on the ERW methodology (M0287) and its review schedulehttps://verra.org/?p=76519 (opens in a new tab)Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text: ↩
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