BSI Introduces PAS 247 Global Decarbonization Standard　Strengthening Joint Taiwan–UK Leadership in Net-Zero Governance

(From left) BSI, the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), the UK's Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), and the Taiwan–U.S. Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Industry Advancement Alliance (TUCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a new phase of UK–Taiwan cooperation in advancing decarbonized electricity solutions.

Under the joint promotion of the British Office in Taiwan and the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), the British Standards Institution (BSI) has officially published PAS 247: Carbon-Abated Electricity – Monitoring and Quantification for Carbon Capture, Transportation and Storage. This marks the first globally recognized standard co-developed by Taiwan and BSI for measuring and accounting for low-carbon power. The specification is designed specifically for thermal power plants equipped with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, providing a consistent, transparent, and credible framework to support clean electricity generation and the global energy transition.

Since 2023, BSI and TIER have worked closely to draft the standard. They engaged government representatives, world-leading companies, and organizations from countries including the United States, Japan, Germany, France, and Canada. Over 105 companies and organizations globally endorsed the effort. After more than three years of international consultations, technical reviews, and public engagement, PAS 247 was officially released on October 30, 2025, representing a significant milestone in global energy governance.

On 17 November 2025, the British Office Taipei, TIER, BSI, and TUCA jointly hosted the PAS 247 International Launch Forum — Advancing the Global Standard for Decarbonized Electricity and Accelerating the Net-Zero Future.

Harold Pradal, President of BSI's Global Assurance Division, stated: "PAS 247 is more than a standard — it is a bridge between national visions and global impact. It enables governments, industries, and markets to speak a common language and adopt a unified measurement approach as they accelerate the journey toward net-zero. This standard reflects Taiwan's deep commitment to CCS innovation, international regulation, and its net-zero ambitions. We are honored to partner with TIER to translate forward-looking ideas into a verifiable, trustworthy framework that lets the industry measure, monitor, and validate real carbon reductions. We look forward to seeing widespread adoption of PAS 247 in Taiwan and beyond, as a foundation for improved regional energy governance."

BSI's Publicly Available Specification (PAS) process is known for being rapid and reliable, combining expert collaboration with open participation. This allows standards to evolve quickly and credibly — in some cases within just over a year — while creating a strong foundation for future ISO standards. BSI emphasizes that through standards like PAS 247, it can drive the world toward a more equitable and sustainable future. The organization pledges to continue leveraging its role in international standard-setting to help Taiwan and other nations align with the global net-zero transition, fostering cooperation based on science, trust, and sustainability.

Government and industry leaders from both Taiwan and the United Kingdom gathered for a commemorative group photo at the event, underscoring their shared commitment to strengthening CCS and low-carbon power collaboration on the world stage.