Boeing, an aerospace manufacturer, has agreed to purchase up to 100,000 metric tons of carbon removal from Charm Industrial. This deal marks the first time the US-based carbon removal startup has partnered with the aviation industry. The agreement is a significant development as the aerospace sector seeks solutions to address its growing CO2 emissions. While the specific terms and timelines of the purchase were not disclosed, the purchase highlights a continued commitment by industrial corporations to pursue long-term climate pledges. Charm Industrial uses pyrolysisPyrolysis is a thermochemical process that converts waste biomass into bio-char, bio-oil, and pyro-gas. It offers significant advantages in waste valorization, turning low-value materials into economically valuable resources. Its versatility allows for tailored products based on operational conditions, presenting itself as a cost-effective and efficient More to convert forest waste into bio-oil, which is then permanently stored underground.  

The primary challenge addressed by this agreement is the aviation industry’s rising emissions and its lack of scalable solutions to meet 2050 net-zero goals. Aviation is considered a hard-to-abate sector. Viable alternatives, such as sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), remain scarce, and current global carbon removal volumes are insufficient to offset the 38 billion tons of estimated annual energy-related CO₂ emissions. This agreement represents Boeing’s effort to engage with emerging technologies that offer permanent, verifiable carbon dioxide removal.

Charm Industrial’s solution involves transforming biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More from forest management, such as thinning operations intended to prevent wildfires. Instead of being burned, this waste is processed using pyrolyzers at extremely high temperatures. This process creates two distinct products. The first is a bio-oil, which is injected deep underground for permanent sequestration, often utilizing former oil wells. The second product is biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More, which is applied to farmland to improve soil health and support additional carbon removal.  

The outcomes of this deal extend beyond the immediate carbon tonnage. For Charm Industrial, the partnership with Boeing accelerates the company’s impact and provides entry into the critical aviation market. For Boeing, it is an investment in American innovation and a step toward fulfilling its climate strategy. According to Charm CEO Peter Reinhardt, the technology also provides significant co-benefits, including support for wildfire prevention, reduction of fine particulate pollution from biomass burning, capping orphaned wells, and rural job creation.  

Large industrial partners are actively seeking verifiable, high-permanence carbon removal pathways. Charm’s model demonstrates the value of a multi-product approach, linking bio-oil sequestration with the agricultural application of biochar. This agreement reinforces that highlighting co-benefits, such as wildfire mitigation and pollution reduction, is a critical component in securing partnerships with major corporations seeking comprehensive climate solutions.