Proving the power of biochar beyond net zero

Proving the power of biochar beyond net zero Concerning proving the power of biochar beyond net zero, Alastair Collier, Chief R&D Officer, and Dr Sally Wilkinson, Lead Scientist at A Healthier Earth, provide insight. As the world races to meet net zero targets, biochar is emerging as a powerful yet under-valued climate solution. Produced from organic waste in a process called pyrolysis, it locks carbon in a stable form for centuries. While high-profile technologies like direct air capture dominate headlines, biochar has already demonstrated significant efficacy, accounting for 80% of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) project deliveries in Q3 2024M(1). At A Healthier Earth, we’re working on delivering the UK’s largest biochar facility(2), which will have the capacity to remove 17,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. But what makes biochar unique are its applications beyond carbon: from soil health to decarbonising construction materials.