{"id":177417,"date":"2026-06-02T07:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T05:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=177417"},"modified":"2026-06-01T14:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:10:34","slug":"monthly-news-from-the-renewable-carbon-initiative-rci-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/monthly-news-from-the-renewable-carbon-initiative-rci-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

The project\u00a0\u201cMass Balance and Attribution Approaches for Chemicals from Recycling and Biomass: Evaluation, Impacts and Alignment\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0aims to build a robust, independent, and practical evidence base to support informed decision-making on mass balance approaches. Covering eight complementary modules, the project will assess current methodologies, address key weaknesses in the ongoing debate, and work towards a joint, science-based position grounded in comprehensive impact evaluation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the \u201cBiomass Risk Navigator\u201d,<\/strong>\u00a0RCI addresses the often polarised and emotionally charged debate around biomass use. Topics such as deforestation, food security, water availability, biodiversity, and greenwashing are frequently discussed without a harmonised evidence base. This project will develop a transparent, science-driven framework to assess biomass-related risks and enable stakeholders across industry, policy, and civil society to communicate using a shared language and methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In parallel, RCI is launching a \u201cSBTi White Paper\u201d<\/strong> to address current limitations in the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard and related GHG Protocol methodologies. At present, these frameworks do not adequately recognise the climate benefits of switching from virgin fossil carbon to renewable carbon sources such as biomass, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), and recycling. The project will deliver clear and actionable recommendations to better reflect defossilisation pathways and remove existing disincentives in carbon accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, these three projects mark an important step in strengthening the scientific foundation, policy alignment, and practical implementation of renewable carbon solutions in the transition towards a defossilised chemical industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Input Matters: Participate in the RCI Survey on Renewable Carbon Terminology<\/h3>\n\n\n
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The transition away from virgin fossil carbon toward renewable carbon sources is gaining momentum worldwide – but discussions, definitions, and communication around this transition remain fragmented<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite you to take part in an important survey as part of RCI\u2019s project \u201cRaising Awareness of Renewable Carbon Discussions Across Regions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please complete the survey here and share it within your network<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/nova-institute.eu\/survey\/index.php\/525771?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why your participation is essential<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transition away from virgin fossil carbon toward renewable carbon sources \u2013 such as biomass, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), and recycling \u2013 is gaining momentum worldwide. However, discussions, definitions, and communication around this transition remain fragmented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different regions, including Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, are advancing in their own ways, shaped by local policies, economic conditions, and sustainability priorities. At the same time, major global frameworks like the GHG Protocol and the Science Based Targets Initiative have not yet fully integrated these concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your input will help change this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What your contribution supports<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By participating in this survey, you help the RCI to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n