Isometric has officially certified its first carbon removal project in Switzerland, issuing 6,065 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 certificates to Bioenergie Frauenfeld AG. Founded as a joint venture between Energie 360° and Schweizer Zucker AG, Bioenergie Frauenfeld operates the country’s largest wood cogeneration plant. The facility processes 25,000 tonnes of regional forestry residuals annually, successfully integrating large-scale biochar production within local energy and climate framework initiatives.

The project addresses the challenge of managing regional wood waste while meeting municipal decarbonization targets and securing verified, high-integrity carbon removal credits. Standardizing carbon removal validation requires rigorous verification methods to ensure permanence, precise measurement, and transparent accounting across both energy generation and material output streams.

To address these challenges, the project utilized Isometric’s Biochar Production and Storage Protocol alongside Certify, the organization’s AI-powered technology platform. The facility converts regional forestry residuals into renewable energy and produces 3,500 tonnes of high-quality biochar per year. The resulting biochar is targeted for long-term carbon storage through application in agricultural soils across Europe and planned integration into built environment materials.

The certification delivers verified carbon removal credits while advancing Frauenfeld’s municipal climate strategy. The facility currently supplies renewable electricity and heat to 8,000 homes, demonstrating a scalable model that co-generates municipal energy and high-durability carbon sink materials from regional forestry waste.