CarbonConnect facilitates high-integrity carbon dioxide removal by enabling smallholder farmers to convert agricultural residues into biochar. The company ensures durability and additionality through end-to-end tracking, digital MRV, and third-party verification for every sequestered ton. This process generates verifiable Carbon Removal Credits while simultaneously improving soil health and providing income opportunities for farming communities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Biomass residues from agricultural production are often burned, releasing sequestered carbon back into the atmosphere and contributing to air pollution. This practice represents a missed opportunity for carbon sequestration and soil improvement.
Solution
CarbonConnect develops and manages artisanal biochar carbon removal projects by converting biomass residues into biochar through flame curtain pyrolysis. This process stabilizes carbon, sequestering it in soil for over 1,000 years, providing a verifiable method for carbon dioxide removal. The company partners with farmers and communities, particularly in the global south, to create social and environmental benefits alongside carbon credit generation. Projects are tailored to local conditions, ranging from centralized production with larger farms to decentralized networks supporting smallholder farmers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes agricultural producers, cooperatives, and communities seeking to monetize biomass waste streams while contributing to carbon removal and soil health.
Features
- Flame curtain pyrolysis technology for biomass conversion into stable biochar.
- Soil amendment properties of biochar that enhance crop yields and reduce fertilizer needs.
- Project development and management services, including feedstock sourcing, operational setup, and biochar application.
- Two project models: "Artisan Pro" for larger-scale, centralized production and "C-Sink Network" for decentralized smallholder farmer participation.
- Comprehensive data collection for Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) of carbon sequestration, utilizing the PlantVillage dMRV App.
- Adherence to the Global Artisan C-Sink Standard by Carbon Standards International (CSI).
- Training programs for project stakeholders, including "Artisan Pro," "Artisan Farmer," and "Internal Inspector" roles, with a train-the-trainer approach.
- Focus on social impact, including job creation and improved soil conditions in developing regions.