New approaches for CO2 credits in the construction industry
The company conspark is taking part in the Carbon Removal Booster, the first innovation program for CO2 storage in Switzerland. The project aims to clarify CO2 credits in the construction industry and relies on strong partnerships along the value chain.
conspark is part of Switzerland’s first open innovation program on CO2 storage called Carbon Removal Booster. The Zurich-based company, which promotes the circular economy in the construction industry, is thus receiving project-related support from Innosuisse. Under the program, twelve projects will each receive 24,000 Swiss francs a year in funding, methodological support and contacts.
The project submitted by conspark is entitled “Clarifying carbon credit ownership and methodology in construction”. According to a company press release, the aim of the project is to develop guidelines to clarify the eligibility of CO2 credits in the construction industry. The questions “Who along the value chain can claim CO2 sinks?” and “How are the sink benefits recorded?” are to be answered.
The background to this is the goal of sustainable construction to turn buildings from CO2 emitters into CO2 sinks. This is possible if carbon is permanently stored in the building structure, building materials are recycled and buildings are operated in a CO2-neutral manner.
The focus of the conspark project is on mineralization and biochar in building products. The project is reportedly being implemented with implementation partners. These are Klark – the climate clay from Logbau, neustark, zirkulit, First Climate Switzerland and Carbonfuture.
“The project relies on the necessary cooperation of all relevant stakeholders in the construction industry,” says conspark Managing Director Florian Robineck. “The entire value chain is represented through our strong implementation partners.”