The decarbonization of industrial processes.

Nearly 30% of worldwide GHG emissions are attributed to power and heat generation and 35% of the world’s electricity is generated from coal. Biocoal, in the form of torrefied wood pellets, is the lowest-cost alternative for leveraging sunk investments in existing coal-fired power stations or district heating plants, while reducing GHG emissions by 90%.

Biochar is among the five negative emissions technologies identified by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of the United Nations) to limit global warming. Our biochar is a proven solution to remove carbon from the atmosphere and sequester it for hundreds of years in soils, concrete structures and building materials.

The voluntary carbon market is distinct from the regulatory market governed by national governments. It allows organizations to purchase carbon offset credits to reach their own emissions reduction goals. Voluntary carbon credits are certified by established and recognized standards such as Puro.Earth, VCS (Verified Carbon Standard) and Gold Standard. The production of biochar allows for the generation of high-quality carbon sequestration credits, due to the longevity of carbon storage which is measured in several hundred years.

Developing new and sustainable building products with the help of carbon-negative materials is an effective way to decarbonize the construction industry. In addition, biochar is the perfect additive to enhance the performance of concrete, asphalt, aggregates or thermoplastic composites.

The metallurgical industry accounts for almost 10% of global GHG emissions. The production of steel, silicon and various other metals implies energy-intensive processes that also require carbon as a reducing agent to remove oxygen from ore. Today, the most common form of carbon used by the industry is fossil carbon from coal and coke. Green biocarbon is the perfect solution to help the metallurgical industry reach net-zero emissions.

When used as an amendment, biochar improves soil fertility and promotes plant growth, while reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and irrigation. It also improves crop yield by increasing soil aeration and drainage, micro-organism activity and nutrient retention.