International Biochar Initiative (IBI) | Updated Manual for Biochar Carbon Removal
The 2025 update of the Manual for Biochar Carbon Removal is now available!
The teams at International Biochar Initiative and HAMERKOP have been hard at work updating the guide with the latest information on the carbon removal market, standards and methodologies, and more since the first edition was released in 2024.
The digital guide provides a roadmap for biochar producers, investors, and stakeholders keen on understanding the intricacies of biochar carbon removal certification. Readers gain a clear overview of the various methodologies established by leading certification standards, with the goal of offering practical insights and comparisons to assist producers and investors in selecting the most appropriate approach for their specific biochar projects.
Some of the main 2025 updates include:
A new and improved section covering MRV, permanence, and more
Updated pricing information for each biochar certification standard and detailed step-by-step guides to help you choose the right methodology for your project
An addition of the Isometric biochar methodology to the overall matrix
“For biochar to realize its full potential in carbon removal, producers and project developers need more than enthusiasm; they need consistency, credibility, and clarity,” says Luisa Marín, executive director of IBI. “This manual is designed to meet that need, providing the technical foundation to scale verifiable projects around the world.”
The IBI and HAMERKOP teams are confident this manual will provide an important foundation for the biochar industry, and adjacent sectors, to build capacity for biochar carbon removal.
Your feedback is welcome. Please reach out to info@biochar-international.org with questions.
