Driving Carbon Action in Retail: Land-Based CO₂ Removals with LSRS v1.0
The British Retail Consortium in collaboration with One Carbon World, presents the second article in its Climate Action Roadmap series, exploring the Land Sector and Removals Standard (LSRS v1.0), published in January 2026, and its practical application for organisations engaged in land sector activities or carbon removals within their operations or value chains.
Building on foundational concepts such as carbon pools, spatial boundaries, and land management units, the second article in this series details the essential requirements for measuring, reporting, and monitoring biogenic CO₂ removals. It outlines what organisations need to measure, report and disclose to be compliant with the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Standard. The article also outlines practical examples of how lands are monitored and measured to ensure methods align with international best practice guidelines.
The article:
- Explains the requirements and practical application of the Land Sector and Removals Standard (LSRS v1.0), focusing on biogenic CO₂ removals.
- Details measurement, reporting, and monitoring procedures for carbon removals, including empirical data collection and sampling protocols.
- Outlines mandatory reporting and disclosure requirements, such as traceability, uncertainty analysis, and monitoring plans.
- Addresses the importance of avoiding double counting and managing land carbon leakage.
- Provides guidance on baseline measurement, stratification, and statistical significance in carbon stock assessments.
This resource is aligned with international standards and offers practical insights for companies seeking to implement credible carbon removal strategies. It is an invaluable reference for retail businesses committed to sustainability, compliance, and leadership in climate action.
For Article One in the series, please visit this page.