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Developed by

#7,500

Farming Communities

#175,000

Tonnes of CO2 removed per year

#3,000

Local jobs created, most held by women

Carboneers’ biochar projects in Odisha and Assam, India, engage 7,500 farming communities in transforming agricultural residues such as corn stalks, bamboo trimmings, rice straw, and cotton stalks into high-quality biochar. The initiative utilizes pyrolysis techniques like soil pit pyrolysis and chamber kiln pyrolysis and is also advancing high-tech pyrolysis methods to improve efficiency and scalability.

A key aspect of this effort is Carboneers’ close partnership with local Farming Group NGOs, which bring farmers together to make collective decisions that strengthen community ties and maximize impact. Women play a central role in the project, representing the majority of team members across all levels from field operations to leadership, highlighting a strong commitment to gender equity and community-led progress.

Through these comprehensive activities, the project not only enhances soil health and lowers carbon emissions but also economically and socially empowers rural communities while promoting resilience and sustainable development.

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What is Biochar?

Biochar is a carbon removal method where organic materials like wood or crop waste are heated in a low-oxygen environment to create a stable form of carbon called biochar. This process, known as pyrolysis, turns the carbon into a solid that can be buried in soil. Once in the soil, biochar can trap carbon for hundreds to thousands of years, helping to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. Beyond carbon removal, the biochar process also addresses waste management and enhances soil fertility, leading to improved agricultural productivity. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recognised biochar as a viable carbon removal method. Similarly, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has demonstrated biochar's significant potential in both carbon sequestration and soil health improvement.

Research

Role of biochar in carbon sequestration

Biochar in soil sequesters carbon and mitigates greenhouse gases, aiding climate change mitigation.

Biochar as a viable carbon sequestration option

Biochar production and soil mixing offer carbon sequestration benefits; biomass and soil availability support viability.

Project Certifications and Claims

Isometric

This project has passed the Isometric Standard, verifying that its carbon credits are durable, additional, and measured using advanced scientific techniques.
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Carbon Standards International

The Carbon Standards International has verified the biochar carbon removal, ensuring a 100-year permanence for carbon storage.
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Sustainability Integrity Index

Senken uses 600+ datapoint Sustainability Integrity Index (SII) to select and onboard project developers. Only 5% of the projects we assess score high enough to make it into customer portfolios.

Socioeconomic Impact

Carboneers’ biochar projects engage thousands of smallholder farmers in Ghana and India to convert agricultural waste into valuable biochar, improving soil health and creating sustainable income. Partnering with local NGOs, these initiatives empower communities to make collective decisions and prioritize gender equity, with women holding over half of all roles. More than 60% of carbon credit revenues are shared directly with farmers, generating over 3,000 local jobs. This approach fosters economic empowerment, social inclusion, and climate resilience in rural areas.

Environmental Impact

Carboneers’ projects are rigorously certified and audited to ensure scientific integrity, using advanced monitoring systems like PlantVillage for accurate carbon measurement. By converting agricultural waste that would otherwise decompose or be burned, Carboneers sequesters carbon for centuries, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This process also prevents harmful air pollution common in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, improving local air quality. Biochar’s long-term carbon storage and scalability make it a vital solution in the global effort to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.

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Senken's Take

Carboneers' India project is a blueprint for regenerative climate action. By transforming agricultural residues into biochar, it not only prevents harmful biomass burning but also locks away carbon for centuries. With 7,500 farming communities engaged across Odisha and Assam, and scalable pyrolysis techniques in place, the project is poised for major climate impact.

Backed by CSI certification, third-party audits, and robust dMRV systems including PlantVillage, Carboneers ensures scientific credibility while driving meaningful results on the ground. Over 3,000 jobs have been created locally, with women holding the majority of roles — a testament to the project’s social equity focus.

Returning biochar to the farmers supports healthier soils, better yields, and long-term resilience. As carbon credits fuel the project, over 60% of revenue is shared with farming communities, proving that carbon removal can be equitable, science-based, and deeply local.

Cutting-edge carbon removal

Turning waste into climate wealth