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With the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) now mandating disclosure of Scope 3 value-chain emissions , and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) pushing firms toward net-zero, businesses face pressure to find credible decarbonisation strategies. The BioFlux whitepaper reveals that biochar offers a high-integrity solution to reduce and offset these hard-to-abate emissions. Biochar production sequesters carbon for centuries when applied to soil, effectively removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. At the same time, biochar use can improve soil health andcrop yields, potentially cutting fertiliser needs and associated emissions.
Scope 3 emissions often account for over 70% of a company’s carbon footprint, yet they’re the hardest to tackle. Our white paper shows that biochar can be a game-changer, enabling companies to invest in carbon removal that not only locks away carbon but also boosts agricultural productivity. It’s a rare win-win that turns sustainability from a cost center into an innovation driver.
The white paper emphasises aligning biochar projects with global standards. We note that the SBTi’s latest guidance allows up to 33% of Scope 3 emissions to be neutralised via high-quality carbon credits in the near term, provided companies continue to prioritise direct reductions. Biochar credits, verified under rigorous methodologies (e.g. Puro.earth, Carbonfuture), meet these high quality criteria as durable carbon removals. Investing in biochar helps companies meet science-based targets by addressing emissions they can’t eliminate, all while supporting climate-positive supply chains.
Key findings from the report include:
- High-Impact Carbon Removal: For every tonne of biochar produced, 2–3 tonnes of CO₂e can be permanently sequestered in soil . This contributes directly to corporate net-zero goals and CSRD-aligned climate action plans.
- Scope 3 Reduction & Fertiliser Savings: Companies in agriculture and food industries can work with farmers to integrate biochar into soils, reducing fertiliser requirements (biochar retains nutrients and water). This cuts upstream Scope 3 emissions from fertiliser manufacturing and nitrous oxide release, while lowering input costs for suppliers.
- Revenue and Compliance Benefits: By generating certified carbon removal credits, biochar projects create new revenue streams. These credits can be used for voluntary offsetting or sold into compliance markets as standards evolve (e.g., the upcoming EU CRCF Framework), turning sustainability efforts into financial gains.
- Case Studies: The paper profiles pioneers in biochar adoption, such as a food & beverage company that achieved a 10% Scope 3 emission reduction by co-investing in local biochar projects, and a municipality turning wood waste into biochar for city parks, cutting landfill emissions while earning carbon credits.
Biochar represents a strategic pillar for corporate climate action, as it addresses the urgent need for credible, science-backed carbon removals. Deals like Swiss Re’s purchase of 70,000 tonnes of biochar credits show growing confidence in this solution’s integrity and scalability. Through biochar, companies can lead on climate, support regenerative agriculture, and comply with emerging regulations. This report explores how biochar transforms waste into a climate-positive asset—delivering measurable carbon removal, operational cost savings, and new revenue streams. For businesses seeking credible climate leadership and return on sustainability investments, biochar offers a high-integrity, high-impact solution.
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