Glad Climate has taken a significant step in redefining demand for carbon removal by executing its first 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 transaction through its Climate Pot funding model. The London-based startup acquired 1 tonne of CO₂ removal from Restord, a biochar producer in Cornwall, at a rate of £200 per tonne. This marks the beginning of the portfolio for Season 1 of Glad’s climate funding cycle.

Unlike traditional carbon removal markets that rely heavily on large corporate buyers, Glad Climate uses a subscription-based approach. Individuals and small businesses contribute modest monthly payments through a £5 Climate Saver Card. These pooled funds are allocated into a quarterly Climate Pot, which is then deployed to projects delivering third-party verified, permanent carbon removal.

The Restord deal reflects this new funding pathway. Instead of waiting for large-scale buyers to make high-volume commitments, Glad aggregates contributions from a wider base, creating a more stable and inclusive demand model. It also reduces the risk associated with over-dependence on a few large entities.

The Restord project, located in Cornwall, uses locally sourced 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 to produce biochar, which is then applied to soil, enhancing its carbon retention. This initial purchase not only supports Restord’s early-stage operations but also fits within Glad’s strategy of diversifying the types of removal methods in its portfolio.

Seasons 1 and 2 of Glad’s funding model have already delivered a combined 46 tonnes of verified CO₂ removal. The Restord purchase officially initiates Season 1’s deployment, demonstrating both the scalability and practicality of a crowdsourced carbon removal market.

This collaboration between Glad and Restord underscores a shift toward more accessible, distributed climate action—allowing a broader segment of society to participate directly in greenhouse gas removal without relying solely on government or corporate intervention.