Varaha has officially launched the Varaha Industrial Partners Program (VIPP), a global initiative designed to integrate industrial 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 processing with high-integrity carbon removal markets. As the inaugural project under this program, Varaha is partnering with Revata Carbon and Valency International to establish an industrial-scale 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 operation in Côte d’Ivoire. This collaboration leverages Varaha’s digital measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) platform alongside the operational infrastructure of its partners to generate verified carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits. The initiative marks a strategic expansion into West Africa, focusing on the conversion of agricultural byproducts into stable carbon sinks.

The primary challenge addressed by this project is the environmental mismanagement of cashew processing residues. Côte d’Ivoire is a central hub for the global cashew economy, yet the industry generates significant volumes of cashew shells that currently lack high-value end uses. These residues typically pose a persistent waste disposal problem for processors, frequently resulting in open-field burning. This practice not only fails to utilize the biomass effectively but also contributes to localized air pollution and the immediate release of biogenic carbon into the atmosphere.

To resolve this, the partnership implements a solution centered on controlled gasificationGasification is a high-temperature, thermochemical process that converts carbon-based materials into a gaseous fuel called syngas and solid by-products. It takes place in an oxygen-deficient environment at temperatures typically above 750°C. Unlike combustion, which fully burns material to produce heat and carbon dioxide (CO2​), gasification More technology. Valency International, a global agribusiness with significant cashew processing operations in the region, supplies the necessary feedstockFeedstock refers to the raw organic material used to produce biochar. This can include a wide range of materials, such as wood chips, agricultural residues, and animal manure. More from its existing supply chains. Revata Carbon manages the in-country development and operation of the gasification units, which convert the cashew shells into high-quality biochar. Varaha provides the technological backbone through its proprietary digital MRV system to quantify sequestration and manages the commercialization of the resulting carbon credits, which are issued through the Puro.earth registry.

The project is expected to deliver substantial environmental and agricultural outcomes. The produced biochar will be utilized as a soil amendmentA soil amendment is any material added to the soil to enhance its physical or chemical properties, improving its suitability for plant growth. Biochar is considered a soil amendment as it can improve soil structure, water retention, nutrient availability, and microbial activity.   More, improving fertility and water retention for local farmers while ensuring the long-term sequestration of atmospheric carbon. For industrial partners like Valency International, the program provides a viable pathway to decarbonize agricultural value chains by transforming waste into a climate-positive asset. Furthermore, the commercialization of CDR credits creates a new revenue stream that supports the scalability of durable carbon removal infrastructure within the West African agricultural sector.