Herbermann et al. (2026): Assessing BECCUS impacts on the SDGs through a value chain assessment for climate mitigation and energy transition
Joris Herbermann, Bob van der Zwaan and Drielli Peyerl, IN: Sustainable Production and Consumption, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43937-025-00121-4
As the urgency for climate mitigation intensifies, Bioenergy with Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (BECCUS) is emerging as a prominent negative emissions technology with significant potential to contribute to carbon removal efforts and sustainable energy systems. This work analyses whether the BECCUS value chain can support progress toward the 2030 Agenda by assessing the impacts across the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their 169 targets. By applying the Value Chain Assessment methodology, the authors assess the BECCUS value chain across five segments. Each segment is evaluated in terms of its positive or negative influence, as well as its direct or indirect impact, and in terms of its temporality. A new step is introduced to complement this assessment by identifying the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental (PESTLE) enablers for formulating policy recommendations.