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Exomad Green's Concepción 1
The world's largest biochar project
BoliviaBiocharCarbon RemovalBuyer ProtectionCounts towards net zeroCounts towards net neutrality Removal
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Exomad Green's Concepción 1
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The largest biochar project in the world
#3
Production facilities across Bolivia#200,000
Tonnes of CO2 removed per yearForestry practices can leave up to 50% of a harvested tree unused, and this excess biomass is usually wastefully burnt or piled up, leading to carbon dioxide emissions.
Exomad’s project in Bolivia uses state-of-the-art equipment to burn this excess biomass in chambers at extreme temperatures, turning it into biochar.
Their large-scale biochar production can sequester up to 200,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. In a short time span, the project has become the global leader in biochar sales, with nearly 300,000 tonnes sold.
Exomad donates their biochar to local indigenous communities and farmers, empowering them to enhance their agricultural yields. By doing so, the project supports their livelihoods and actively contributes to reducing deforestation, ensuring the preservation and sustainable use of our invaluable South American forests.
Exomad’s project in Bolivia uses state-of-the-art equipment to burn this excess biomass in chambers at extreme temperatures, turning it into biochar.
Their large-scale biochar production can sequester up to 200,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. In a short time span, the project has become the global leader in biochar sales, with nearly 300,000 tonnes sold.
Exomad donates their biochar to local indigenous communities and farmers, empowering them to enhance their agricultural yields. By doing so, the project supports their livelihoods and actively contributes to reducing deforestation, ensuring the preservation and sustainable use of our invaluable South American forests.
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.
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
VCMI Carbon Integrity
Exomad’s vetted biochar project meets VCMI standards and is eligible for Carbon Integrity claims.
SBTi Net Zero
Biochar is a nature-based carbon removal method that stores carbon for over 1000 years, making it suitable to count towards a net zero claim.
Puro.earth
The facility has successfully passed audit and continues its removal operations, as well as monitoring and reporting to Puro.
EnergyLink Services Audit
EnergyLink Services has verified the CO2 removal achieved by Exomad SRL in accordance with Puro.earth CO2 removal Marketplace General Rules v3.0
Due Diligence
Senken conducts a strict due diligence process to select and onboard project developers, ensuring that only carbon credits of the highest quality make it to our customers' portfolios.
Socioeconomic Impact
The project is tackling critical community issues like health, fire hazards and job creation. By providing free biochar to local governments, they’re also supporting indigenous populations, boosting agricultural productivity by up to 33%, ensuring food security, and helping to create 300 + jobs.
Environmental Impact
In 2022, Bolivia had the 3rd highest rate of primary forest loss, globally. The project plays a key role in the Amazon’s conservation, with Bolivia sharing 7.7 % of the rainforest. Biochar that is spread on surrounding farms’ crops helps to increase yields, which in turn helps reduce deforestation.
Senken's Take
Exomad Green's Concepción 1 project is a must-have in every portfolio. By converting unused biomass into biochar, the project tackles CO2 emissions from waste and sequesters carbon long-term. With an annual CO2 sequestration capacity of 200,000 tonnes and nearly 300,000 tonnes of biochar produced, it has quickly become the global leader in biochar production.
The project demonstrates a strong commitment to social responsibility by donating biochar to indigenous communities and farmers. This approach empowers local agriculture, enhances crop yields, and contributes to reduced deforestation, creating a positive cycle of environmental conservation and community development.
Recognized by environmental authorities like the IPCC and the European Commission's JRC, Concepción 1's success highlights biochar's potential in carbon removal. As Exomad continues breaking records, the project exemplifies how industry leadership can align with environmental stewardship and social impact, paving the way for a greener economy.
The project demonstrates a strong commitment to social responsibility by donating biochar to indigenous communities and farmers. This approach empowers local agriculture, enhances crop yields, and contributes to reduced deforestation, creating a positive cycle of environmental conservation and community development.
Recognized by environmental authorities like the IPCC and the European Commission's JRC, Concepción 1's success highlights biochar's potential in carbon removal. As Exomad continues breaking records, the project exemplifies how industry leadership can align with environmental stewardship and social impact, paving the way for a greener economy.
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