ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

05 February 2026

EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming – delegated act

The European Commission has presented its draft Delegated Act under the CRCF Regulation, outlining methodologies for certifying carbon removals. In our joint statement, we call for nine key improvements to improve its robustness and environmental integrity.

Together with European Environmental Bureau, Bellona Europa, and Carbon Market Watch, ECOS has delivered a joint statement pointing out the need to strengthen various aspects of the methodologies.

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