{"id":68,"date":"2025-10-23T13:49:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zerocarbono.org\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2026-09-07T00:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T00:46:21","slug":"creditos-biochar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zerocarbono.org\/en\/creditos-biochar\/","title":{"rendered":"Biochar Credits"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Asesor\u00eda T\u00e9cnica Experta (Biochar Advisors) para Proyectos de Secuestro de Carbono en Latinoam\u00e9rica<\/h1>\r\n

\r\n El biochar (biocarb\u00f3n) es un material estable producido mediante la pir\u00f3lisis de biomasa residual, capaz de secuestrar carbono de forma permanente. En Zero Carbono, actuamos como biochar advisors independientes, evaluando la viabilidad t\u00e9cnica y comercial de transformar sus residuos agroindustriales en cr\u00e9ditos de carbono de alta permanencia. Analizamos su proyecto bajo los marcos regulatorios de M\u00e9xico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Colombia, Ecuador, Per\u00fa, Paraguay, Uruguay y Argentina determinando objetivamente que certificadora internacional (PureEarth, Verra, etc) es la ruta \u00f3ptima a seguir u otro mecanismo aplicable.\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n

\r\n Nuestra metodolog\u00eda no se limita a la teor\u00eda; evaluamos materias primas espec\u00edficas y de nicho (desde c\u00e1scaras de arroz y esti\u00e9rcol, hasta aplicaciones innovadoras como biochar de cuesco de palta, borra de caf\u00e9, cascarilla de cacao o algas como el sargazo ) para dise\u00f1ar l\u00edneas base robustas. Gestionamos la complejidad de los mercados de carbono y biochar, asegurando que cada tonelada de CO\u2082eq secuestrada sea demostrable, adicional y legalmente conforme, accediendo a segmentos premium que valoran la mejora de suelos y la econom\u00eda circular.\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n

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What is biochar ?<\/h2>\r\n

\r\n Biochar (or \"biocoal\") is a charcoal produced by the thermal decomposition of biomass (agricultural, forestry, organic waste) in a low-oxygen environment, a process known as pyrolysis.\r\n <\/p>\r\n

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\r\n \u26a1<\/span>\r\n It is not ash or traditional coal<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \ud83c\udf3f<\/span>\r\n Stable, porous, carbon-rich material<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \ud83d\udd04<\/span>\r\n Its production prevents
Its production prevents\nbiomass from decomposing
and emitting CO\u2082 or methane.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Nuestra Evaluaci\u00f3n de Viabilidad y Co-beneficios<\/h2>\r\n
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1. Long-term carbon sequestration<\/h3>\r\n
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  • The carbon in biochar is stable for hundreds to thousands of years.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n
  • 1 ton of biochar<\/strong> can store the equivalent of ~3 tons of CO\u2082<\/strong><\/li>\r\n
  • Basis for certified carbon credits<\/strong> (Verra VCS or Puro.earth)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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    \ud83c\udf31<\/div>\r\n

    2. Improvement of agricultural soils<\/h3>\r\n
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    • Increases fertility:<\/strong> Retains nutrients and reduces leaching.<\/li>\r\n
    • Improves water retention<\/strong> Ideal for sandy or degraded soils<\/li>\r\n
    • Regulates pH<\/strong> in acidic soils.<\/li>\r\n
    • Promotes beneficial microbiome<\/strong> Fungi and bacteria that improve soil health.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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      \ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n

      3. Waste management<\/h3>\r\n
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      • Transforms waste (rice husks, prunings, manure)<\/strong> into valuable resources.<\/li>\r\n
      • Reduce pollution<\/strong> Avoid burning waste in the open air.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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        4. Renewable energy<\/h3>\r\n
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        • During pyrolysis bioenergy (gas or heat)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n
        • is generated that can be used in the process or sold.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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          5. Reduction of nitrous oxide (N\u2082O) emissions<\/h3>\r\n
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          • Biochar in soils reduces N\u2082O emissions<\/strong><\/li>\r\n
          • a greenhouse gas 300 times more potent<\/strong> than CO\u2082<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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            Practical applications<\/h2>\r\n
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            \ud83d\ude9c<\/div>\r\n

            Regenerative agriculture<\/h4>\r\n

            Mixed with compost or applied directly to the soil.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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            \ud83d\udca7<\/div>\r\n

            Water treatment<\/h4>\r\n

            Filters contaminants due to its high porosity.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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            \ud83d\udc04<\/div>\r\n

            Animal feed<\/h4>\r\n

            Improves digestion and reduces methane in livestock.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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            Biochar Credits<\/h2>\r\n

            \r\n Biochar credit is a financial instrument that represents the capture and permanent storage of 1 tonne of CO\u2082 equivalent ( CO\u2082eq ) through the production and application of biochar to soils or other uses. This credit certifies that the carbon derived from waste biomass has been converted into a stable form, preventing its release into the atmosphere.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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            Nuestra Metodolog\u00eda de Desarrollo: De la Pir\u00f3lisis a la Certificaci\u00f3n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n
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            Biochar production<\/h4>\r\n
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            • Raw material: Use of agricultural, forestry or organic waste ( e.g. rice husks, prunings, manure).<\/li>\r\n
            • Pyrolysis: Heating biomass at high temperatures (400-700\u00b0C) in the absence of oxygen, transforming it into biochar .\r\n<\/li>\r\n
            • Storage: Biochar is applied to soils ( e.g. , agriculture) or integrated into building materials, ensuring its stability for hundreds to thousands of years.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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              Calculation of sequestered carbon:<\/h4>\r\n
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              • biochar is quantified versus the emissions avoided by proper waste management.\r\n<\/li>\r\n
              • Methods: Laboratory analysis ( e.g. , organic carbon content) and models supported by international standards.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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                Evaluaci\u00f3n Estrat\u00e9gica de Est\u00e1ndar y Certificadora<\/h3>\r\n

                \r\n No nos casamos con ning\u00fan est\u00e1ndar o certificadora. Evaluamos si su materia prima y tecnolog\u00eda se ajustan mejor a los rigurosos requisitos de Puro.earth, Verra o marcos locales, garantizando la m\u00e1xima integridad del activo.\r\n <\/p>\r\n
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                Puro.earth<\/h4>\r\n

                Leader in biochar certification ( Carbon standard Removal Certificate ).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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                Verra (VCS)<\/h4>\r\n

                VM0044 Methodology for biomass pyrolysis.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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                Gold Standard<\/h4>\r\n

                frameworks under development .<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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                Key benefits<\/h3>\r\n
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                High permanence<\/h4>\r\n

                Carbon is stored for thousands of years (vs. decades in forestry projects).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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                Circularity<\/h4>\r\n

                Transforms waste into resources ( e.g. , avoids burning biomass).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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                Co-benefits<\/h4>\r\n

                Soil improvement: Fertility, water and nutrient retention.\nN\u2082O Reduction: Reduces nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture.\nRenewable energy: Pyrolysis generates usable heat\/bioenergy.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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                Precios de mercado Biochar <\/h2>\r\n
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                \r\n $100 - $280 USD<\/span>\r\n per ton of CO\u2082eq (premium for permanence and additional benefits).<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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                Factors that influence:<\/h4>\r\n
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                • Certifier<\/strong> ( e.g. Puro earth usually has higher prices).<\/li>\r\n
                • Location and type of project.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n
                • Corporate demand<\/strong> for high-quality compensation.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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                  Estrategia de Comercializaci\u00f3n en Mercados de Carbono y Agricultura<\/h3>\r\n
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                  Companies with Net Zero<\/h4>\r\n

                  goals seeking permanent removals (not just reductions).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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                  Agri-food industries<\/h4>\r\n

                  ( insetting in supply chains).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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                  \ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\r\n

                  ESG<\/h4>\r\n

                  investment funds.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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                  Challenges<\/h3>\r\n
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                  \r\n \ud83d\udd27<\/span>\r\n Technology<\/strong> Initial costs of pyrolysis equipment.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
                  \r\n \ud83d\udce6<\/span>\r\n Scalability<\/strong> Logistics for the collection of residual biomass.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
                  \r\n \u2696\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n Regulatory frameworks<\/strong> Local regulations on waste and carbon management.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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                  Future trends<\/h3>\r\n
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                  \ud83d\ude9c Integration with<\/h4>\r\n

                  regenerative agriculture.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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                  \ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Use in construction<\/h4>\r\n

                  ( e.g. biochar in low carbon cements).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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                  \ud83d\udcc8 Growing demand<\/h4>\r\n

                  from companies with carbon commitments removal .<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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                  Practical example<\/h2>\r\n
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                  Project in India<\/h4>\r\n

                  Using rice husks to produce biochar .<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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                  \r\n 1 \u2248 3<\/span>\r\n 1 ton of biochar \u2248 3 tons of CO\u2082eq captured.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
                  \r\n \ud83d\udcbb<\/span>\r\n Credits are sold to technology companies ( e.g. Microsoft) to meet carbon targets. removal .<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
                  \r\n \ud83d\udcc8<\/span>\r\n Additional impact: Improved yield in wheat crops and reduced pollution from burning residues.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n