Sequest Ltd

Climate Smart Biochar: Biochar is a stable form of carbon (similar to charcoal). For every tonne of biochar 3 tonnes of atmospheric C02 is captured and when sequestered in soils or building materials the carbon is permanently stored. As such “Biochar is one of the most promising near-term commercially viable carbon removal approaches.” The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine. Report: Negative Emissions Technologies and Reliable Sequestration 2019 “Biochar sequestration provides an additional route for terrestrial carbon storage.” IPCC Report published 8th October 2018 ‘Global Warming of 1.5oc.’ Which is also why biochar addresses 12 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and why the demand for the CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCS) has already outstripped global supply! What’s so special about biochar? Industry and academia have been adapting / formatting biochar’s to a be applied to a huge variety of soils, crops, agroforestry, substrates applications for years. As such biochar is most generally viewed as soil improvement tool which can both sequester carbon and improve soil health by retaining nutrients and water. More recently however new products are being developed for green infrastructure, water quality and construction materials. The physical, chemical and biological properties of biochar make it a versatile material which can be used in a variety of applications. The use of biochar as a Nature Based Solution has been fully international for many years; individuals, businesses and research organizations have been busy developing biochar products to meet the demands of agriculture/horticulture, reforestation and carbon markets.