Biochar The Black Gold in Carbon Markets
Biochar offers one of the most durable and credible pathways for carbon removal, with long-
term storage of carbon in soils and agricultural systems. As interest in high-integrity removal
credits grows, biochar projects are emerging as a practical solution for agricultural waste
management, soil improvement, and verified carbon sequestration. We help project developers
assess whether biochar production can generate high-quality carbon credits and how to
structure projects for credible certification and monetisation.
Our Challenge
Large volumes of agricultural and organic residues in Pakistan and similar markets are currently
burned, dumped, or left to decompose, releasing carbon back into the atmosphere and
contributing to local air pollution. Biochar provides a scientifically proven alternative, yet most
project developers face uncertainty around carbon permanence, monitoring requirements, and
eligibility under recognized carbon standards.
At the same time, carbon markets for removals are evolving rapidly, with stricter scrutiny on
durability, additionality, and measurement. Without clear feasibility assessments and a well-
defined certification pathway, many promising biochar initiatives struggle to attract investment
or fail to reach registration, leaving both climate and commercial value unrealised.
How We Help
We provide project developers with a clear, evidence-based assessment of whether a biochar
initiative can generate credible carbon removal credits. Our approach focuses on eligibility,
conservative carbon accounting, and alignment with recognised standards, helping clients
understand expected credit volumes, costs, and timelines before committing capital.
We also simplify complex certification requirements by translating scientific and methodological
criteria into practical project steps. From defining feedstock boundaries and permanence
assumptions to outlining monitoring and verification needs, we help developers structure
biochar projects that are credible, investable, and aligned with buyer expectations in evolving
carbon markets.
Our Services
Pre-feasibility assessment
A rapid, structured assessment to determine whether a biochar concept is viable for carbon markets. We review feedstock availability,
technology options, indicative carbon removal potential, and high-level economics.
Biochar Full-Carbon Feasibility Assessment
We assess feedstock availability, production
technology, carbon permanence, and expected credit volumes to determine whether a
biochar project is suitable for carbon certification.
Methodology & Crediting Pathway Design
We identify the most appropriate carbon
standard and methodology, define baselines and permanence assumptions, and map the
full pathway from project design to issuance.
MRV & Registration Support
We support the preparation of monitoring plans, carbon accounting documentation, and registration materials, guiding projects through
validation and verification requirements.
Types of Biochar Projects We Support
AGRICULTURAL RESIDUE BIOCHAR
Crop residues and biomass converted to biochar via pyrolysis
FORESTRY & WOOD WASTE BIOCHAR
Forestry residues, sawmill waste, and pruning biomass
MANURE & ORGANIC WASTE BIOCHAR
Animal manure and organic waste streams converted to biochar
INDUSTRIAL BIOCHAR APPLICATIONS
Biochar used in soil amendment and industrial processes
BIOCHAR-BASED CARBON REMOVAL PROJECTS
Projects designed explicitly for long-term carbon sequestration
