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C.D.R. Industry
Biochar
Carbon Removal
CDR
The CDR Industry: Carbon Removal & Exomad Green
Introduction to C.D.R.
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions alone is not enough to achieve global climate goals. Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies play a crucial role in removing excess CO2 from the atmosphere, helping to reach net-zero emissions and mitigate climate change. CDR solutions range from nature-based methods to advanced technological solutions like direct air capture and biochar production.
At Exomad Green, we are at the forefront of CDR efforts, leveraging innovative biochar technology to provide a sustainable and effective solution for carbon sequestration. Our mission is to contribute to a greener planet by capturing carbon, improving soil health, and driving sustainable agricultural practices.
Thanks to the CDR voluntary market, we are able to donate our entire biochar production to local farms and communities, supporting soil restoration and sustainable agriculture. Additionally, we reinvest in research and development, conducting field studies aimed at exploring the full benefits and effects of biochar on soil health, carbon sequestration, and agricultural productivity. Our commitment goes beyond production—we strive to share our findings freely with the world, ensuring that the knowledge gained from our studies can benefit communities, researchers, and farmers globally.
Types of CDR
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Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR)
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Converts biomass into a stable carbon form, enhancing soil fertility and sequestering carbon for millenia, offering a scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable solution with community benefits.
Direct Air Capture (DAC)
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Captures CO₂ directly from the air using chemical processes, requiring high energy input but offering precise removal for underground storage or industrial use.
Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
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Generates renewable energy by capturing emissions from biomass combustion and storing them underground, though limited by biomass availability and infrastructure needs.
Afforestation and Reforestation
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A cost-effective, nature-based solution that absorbs CO₂ through large-scale tree planting but requires significant land and time to achieve impact.
Soil Carbon Sequestration
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Increases soil organic carbon through techniques like biochar application, enhancing soil fertility while providing long-term carbon storage.
Enhanced Weathering
Accelerates natural rock weathering by spreading minerals that absorb CO₂, offering large-scale potential but requiring significant resource extraction.
CDR Certifications & Standards
Ensuring credibility and transparency in carbon removal efforts is essential for building trust and driving investment in CDR projects. Various certification bodies and standards provide guidelines for measuring, verifying, and reporting carbon sequestration efforts.
Key CDR Certification Standards:
Puro.earth Certification
Recognized for its rigorous methodology in certifying carbon removal through biochar.
Ensures transparency, permanence, and additionality of carbon sequestration.
Exomad Green is fully certified under Puro.earth, ensuring high-quality carbon credits.
Verra (VCS - Verified Carbon Standard)
Widely used standard for land-based carbon removal projects, including reforestation and agriculture.
Gold Standard
Focuses on carbon sequestration projects that deliver sustainable development benefits.
At Exomad Green, we adhere to the highest standards to ensure our carbon credits meet global compliance and voluntary market demands.
Carbon Credits
Carbon credits are tradable certificates that represent one metric ton of CO₂ removed or prevented from entering the atmosphere. They serve as a critical tool for companies and governments striving to achieve their sustainability goals.
How Carbon Credits Work:
A project (such as biochar production) removes or reduces emissions.
An independent third-party verification ensures that the carbon removal or reduction meets rigorous standards.
Verified carbon credits are issued based on the amount of CO₂ sequestered.
Businesses purchase these credits to offset their emissions and achieve carbon neutrality.
This system helps drive investment into effective climate solutions, ensuring transparency and accountability in the carbon market.
Types of Carbon Credits:
Avoidance Credits: Prevent emissions from occurring (e.g., renewable energy projects).
Removal Credits: Physically remove CO2 from the atmosphere (e.g., biochar, DAC).
Exomad Green offers high-quality, third-party verified carbon credits that businesses can purchase to support their sustainability efforts.
Voluntary Carbon
Market (VCM)
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is a marketplace where companies, organizations, and individuals can purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions outside of regulatory requirements. Unlike compliance markets, which are mandated by governments, the VCM allows participants to take proactive steps toward carbon neutrality and support projects that remove or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The voluntary carbon market plays a crucial role in financing innovative climate solutions and enabling companies to demonstrate environmental responsibility. By participating, businesses and individuals can help drive real and measurable impact in the global effort to combat climate change
Exomad Green's Role in the CDR Industry
As the world’s largest biochar producer, Exomad Green plays a pivotal role in the CDR industry by providing a scalable, effective, and sustainable solution to carbon removal. Our facilities in Bolivia are strategically positioned to process forestry residues, transforming waste into a valuable carbon-negative product.
Our Contribution to the CDR Industry:
Producing 60,000+ tons of biochar annually to sequester CO2 effectively.
Certified under Puro.earth, ensuring transparency and credibility in our carbon credits.
Partnering with agricultural communities to provide biochar for soil enhancement.
Advancing research through ongoing field studies and pilot projects to optimize application methods.
By integrating biochar into agricultural practices, we not only capture carbon but also enhance food security, restore degraded soils, and support local economies.
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