BIOCHAR CARBON CREDITS

STABLE CARBON. VERIFIED VALUE.

Turn traceable biomass into premium carbon credits through durable biochar storage, recognized methodologies, third-party verification, and market-ready climate value.

A green seedling growing from a mound of biochar
An aerial view of a dense green forest

CREDIT VALUE CALCULATION

ONE CREDITEQUALS ONE TONNE OF CO2STORED

1,000

Tonnes of dry
biochar per year

2,000

Carbon credits generated, depending on project factors

$150

Average market price per credit cited in the overview

CREDIT FUNDAMENTALS

WHY BIOCHAR CREDITS
ARE PREMIUM

Biochar carbon credits represent durable removal rather than temporary avoidance.
Their value comes from permanence, traceability, methodology alignment, and verification.

  • CERTIFIED CLIMATE UNIT

    A certified, tradable unit representing one tonne of CO2 reduced or removed through climate-positive action.
  • STABLE CARBON STORAGE

    Generated when biomass is converted into stable carbon and stored in soils or other long-term applications.
  • DURABLE REMOVAL

    Validated through lab testing, recognized methodologies, third-party verification, and strong chain of custody.

BIOCHAR CARBON CREDIT LIFECYCLE

A credible carbon project depends on traceable feedstock, controlled production, quality testing, dMRV systems, certification, audits, and final credit issuance.

Step 1

Eligible Feedstock

Traceable and sustainable biomass establishes the project boundary.

Step 2

Biochar Production

Pyrolysis converts biomass into stable carbon, followed by quality testing.

Step 3

dMRV + Certification

Data collection, LCA, PDD preparation, certification, and audit work.

Step 4

Credit Issuance

Verified carbon credits are issued and prepared for market value.

VALUE CALCULATION

CARBON VALUE IS
BUILT IN THE DATA

The credit ratio depends on biomass type, process conditions, permanence, and lifecycle assessment results.

1,000Tonnes of dry
biochar / year
=
2,000Carbon credits
generated*

*The ratio depends on biomass types, process conditions, permanence, and LCA.

  • Higher organic carbon content generally increases the carbon credit ratio.
  • Lower H:Corg values indicate greater long-term carbon stability.
  • Lifecycle assessment (LCA) results influence the final credit ratio.

ELIGIBILITY FRAMEWORK

PROJECTS QUALIFY THROUGH PROOF,
PERMANENCE, AND CUSTODY

Carbon-credit eligibility depends on feedstock traceability, biochar quality testing, additionality, verified accounting, and chain-of-custody tracking.

<0.7Puro.earth, Verra, CAR, Rainbow
<0.5Isometric
<0.4CSI Global C-Sink / Artisan C-Sink
  • TRACEABLE BIOMASS

    Sustainable feedstock must be tracked from source to final use.

  • QUALITY TESTING

    Organic carbon, H:Corg, and contaminants must be measured.

  • MRV AND AUDITS

    Additionality and carbon accounting are verified through MRV/dMRV systems and third-party audits.

  • CHAIN OF CUSTODY

    Tracking follows feedstock through production, storage, and final end use.

Eligible: soil applicationsEligible: filtration systemsNot eligible: fuel useEligible: building materialsEligible: other stable carbon storage applicationsNot eligible: reductant applications
Forest-covered hills beneath a bright sky

MARKET PRICING

PREMIUM PROJECTS CAN
COMMAND PREMIUM ATTENTION

Verified co-benefits and high-quality projects may increase value.
Final pricing depends on project specifics and market demand.

~$150

Per credit average market price cited in the overview

1:1

One carbon credit represents one tonne of CO2 permanently stored

HOW PYRONEXUS SUPPORTS SUCCESS

END-TO-END SUPPORT FOR CARBON PROJECTS

Pyronexus helps operators unlock the climate value of biochar by supporting technical documentation, data, testing, dMRV connectivity, and certification pathways.

AUDIT DOCUMENTS

Technical documents for certification and audit workflows.

SOPS AND TEST DATA

SOPs, emissions data, and biochar testing results.

API FOR DMRV

Reactor data sharing for digital MRV tracking and reporting.

Connections with carbon developers and certification partners.

FROM BIOMASS TO VERIFIED CARBON VALUE

Pyronexus helps you unlock the full climate value of biochar.

Traceable
Verified
Permanent
Impactful
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