Rieden Biochar for Carbon Removal and Soil Regeneration

What the project does.

The CarbonCycle001 Rieden Biochar Project is located in southeastern Germany and transforms low-value wood residues into high-quality biochar, creating a stable and measurable method of removing carbon from the atmosphere. Utilizing locally sourced wood chips from PEFC-certified forests, the facility uses pyrolysis to convert the biomass into durable carbon stored in biochar, which is then applied in agricultural systems.

Each tonne of biochar produced by the project sequesters 2.86 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, with a permanence of over 1,000 years. The resulting biochar is used in multiple cascading applications, beginning with animal feed and litter, then transitioning into soil where it enhances fertility and water retention. The project is certified under the Puro Standard and has been independently audited to ensure compliance and transparency in carbon accounting.

Based on 2.86 tCO₂e sequestered per tonne of biochar

Improved soil fertility, reduced methane emissions, and sustainable rural economic development