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- Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:31:46 +0000
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The Biomass Open Origin Standard for Tracking (BOOST) Community Group has been launched: https://www.w3.org/community/boost-01/ -------------------------------------------------- The BOOST Community Group brings together stakeholders from across the biomass value chain to develop interoperable data formats and protocols for tracking biomass materials from source to end-use. Our mission is to improve transparency, verification, and trust in biomass supply chains through standardized digital systems. Purpose and Scope This Community Group aims to: - Define common data models, vocabularies, and exchange formats for biomass chain of custody information - Improve interoperability between existing traceability systems - Create specifications supporting sustainable biomass verification across international supply chains - Enable digital integration between forestry, agriculture, processing, and energy production systems Who Should Participate We welcome participation from: - Forestry and agricultural organizations - Bioenergy and biomaterial producers - Sustainability certification bodies - Supply chain technology providers - Policymakers and regulators - Academic and research institutions Join us in shaping open technologies that enhance transparency, reduce administrative burden, and support verified sustainability claims throughout the biomass supply chain. -------------------------------------------------- To join: https://www.w3.org/community/boost-01/join If you do not have one already, you will need a W3C account to join: https://www.w3.org/account/request/ This is a community initiative. W3C's hosting of this group does not imply endorsement of the activities. The group must now choose a chair: https://www.w3.org/community/about/faq/#how-do-we-choose-a-chair For more information about getting started in the new group, see: https://www.w3.org/community/about/faq/#how-do-we-get-started-in-a-new-group and good practice for running a group: https://www.w3.org/community/about/good-practice-for-running-a-group/ We invite you to share news of this new group in social media and other channels. If you believe that there is an issue with this group that requires the attention of the W3C staff, please email us at team-community-process@w3.org Thank you, W3C Community Development Team
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