Beyond the Standards of the New EU CRCF Framework for Permanent Carbon Removals

The EU CRCF Framework, recently approved by the Council of the European Union, represents a crucial step towards standardizing carbon farming, carbon removal, and storage activities. While the framework sets essential criteria, Alberami goes beyond these requirements, delivering innovative solutions and an integrated approach to sustainability.

The EU Framework: Key Criteria

According to the framework, carbon removal activities must comply with four fundamental criteria:

  • Net Carbon Removal or Reduction Benefit – Activities must ensure rigorous quantification of net carbon sequestration or emission reductions in the soil.
  • Additionality – Projects must exceed legally required obligations and depend on certification incentives to be economically viable.
  • Permanence – Carbon storage must be long-term, with measures to minimize the risk of reversal.
  • Positive Impact and Sustainability – Activities must prevent significant environmental harm and contribute to one or more sustainability objectives.

Additionally, all carbon removal projects must undergo independent verification by accredited third-party certification bodies.

 

Why Alberami Exceeds the EU Framework

Alberami not only meets these criteria but surpasses them, setting new benchmarks for excellence in carbon removal projects.

  1. Extended Permanence – Our projects guarantee a carbon sequestration duration of at least 15 years, three times the EU framework’s minimum threshold of 5 years. This ensures greater stability and permanence of captured CO₂.
  2. Advanced Monitoring – We integrate cutting-edge monitoring technologies to ensure precise and transparent carbon sequestration measurement, including:
    • IoT (Internet of Things) for real-time environmental data tracking
    • Blockchain for secure and verifiable carbon credit transactions
    • Satellite analysis to monitor land-use changes and soil health
    • Annual soil sampling for direct measurement of stored carbon
    • Advanced modeling to predict sequestration trends and risks
  1. Environmental & Socioeconomic Co-Benefits – Our projects go beyond carbon removal by delivering tangible environmental and economic benefits, such as:
    • Biodiversity enhancement through regenerative agriculture practices
    • Improved soil health and increased crop resilience
    • Direct economic benefits for participating farming communities
  1. High-Quality Independent Certification – Our carbon credits are validated by globally recognized independent certification bodies, ensuring the highest level of transparency and reliability, including:
    • International Carbon Registry (ICR)
    • ICROA-Endorsed
    • Carbon Check India Pty Limited
    • BeZero Carbon Rated BBB

These third-party verifications guarantee credibility and maximize trust for our partners.

 

Leading the Way in Carbon Removal

By surpassing EU standards, Alberami integrates technological innovation, sustainable resource management, and environmental and social co-benefits, actively contributing to global decarbonization goals.

Contact us to discover how our projects can support your company’s transition to a low-emission future.