Verde Resources Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with WAP Sustainability to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the engineered 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 utilized in its BioAsphalt™ product. Based in the United States, Verde aims to secure an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) that provides verified, science-based data regarding the environmental impact of its infrastructure materials. This initiative follows a successful proof-of-concept project in 2024 conducted with Oregon Biochar Solutions and the National Center for Asphalt Technology, which resulted in the first verified carbon removal credits generated from an asphalt application globally. The EPD is expected to be published by the summer of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the integration of durable carbon storage into public works.

The primary challenge addressed by Verde and WAP Sustainability is the lack of standardized, high-integrity environmental data for biochar-integrated infrastructure materials. While the asphalt industry frequently uses EPDs to compare material impacts, existing frameworks do not yet fully account for the quantified, long-term carbon storage benefits of engineered biochar. This transparency gap creates uncertainty for institutional buyers and government agencies who require audited proof of carbon sequestration before adopting new low-carbon technologies at scale. Without a third-party validated EPD, the industry struggles to bridge the gap between technical feasibility and large-scale commercial procurement.

To solve this, Verde is leveraging WAP Sustainability’s expertise in ISO-compliant assessments to quantify the “embodied” environmental impact of its biochar. The solution involves aligning with the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s EPD program to ensure that the carbon removal benefits are documented according to industry-accepted Product Category Rules. By formalizing this data, Verde provides a robust framework for its distribution partner, Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, to market BioAsphalt™ across North America and 110 countries. This rigorous approach transforms biochar from a niche additive into a measurable and verifiable component of a “net-zero blueprint” for road construction.

The anticipated outcomes of this developmental phase include the scalable deployment of BioAsphalt™ across extensive international distribution networks. By establishing a third-party validated LCA, Verde and its partners are positioned to provide high-integrity data to global financial institutions and infrastructure planners. This effort is expected to transform conventional roadways into verifiable carbon sinks, facilitating the decarbonization of the built environment. Ultimately, the publication of the EPD will validate biochar as a high-performance, carbon-sequestering material, providing the necessary assurance for widespread industrial adoption and institutional investment in sustainable infrastructure.