Supercritical, a leading carbon marketplace, has introduced the world’s first live pricing and availability feature for global 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 projects, aiming to enhance transparency in the carbon removal market. Carbon removal credits (CRC) present a promising alternative to traditional carbon offsets when accurately measured, verified, and funded. Supercritical’s new feature provides live data for 80% of high-quality biochar solutions worldwide, representing a significant advancement in the industry.

The London-based startup employs a comprehensive 118-point vetting process to ensure the integrity of the CRCs it supports. This transparency is crucial as the market expands and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations become stricter. Michelle You, Supercritical’s co-founder and CEO, stresses the importance of maintaining high standards in the carbon removal sector to avoid the issues faced by Voluntary Carbon Markets. Biochar, which involves converting organic waste into stable carbon through 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, sequesters carbon for thousands of years when added to soil, offering a low-tech yet effective climate change solution.

Biochar CRCs are more affordable, averaging $176 per ton compared to $600-$1,000 for direct air carbon capture. The market is rapidly growing, with Microsoft recently purchasing 95,000 tons of biochar CRCs. High-quality credits average $220 per ton, emphasizing the need for buyers to recognize their value. Supercritical’s vetting process evaluates climate science, environmental impact, delivery risk, and social impact. Named one of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers for 2024, Supercritical, co-founded in 2021 by Michelle You and Aaron Randall, is dedicated to scaling the carbon removal industry to gigaton capacity.

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