This is the return. Everything upstream — your waste, pyrolysis, the biochar itself — exists to reach this point: a new, recurring revenue stream paid for removing carbon.
Why biochar earns money
Because biochar locks carbon into the ground permanently, it qualifies as a verified carbon removal. Companies that need to offset their emissions buy those removals as carbon credits. Buyers in the US and EU currently pay $140 to $200 per tonne of CO2 equivalent removed.
What it means for your operation
The palm kernel shells or sawdust you are currently burning or dumping can generate new annual revenue — without touching your core business. The waste is already there. The pyrolyzer runs alongside your line. The biochar is sold, and the carbon credits are paid out.
- New income from material that was previously a cost.
- Shared revenue — BIG handles certification and offtake, you supply the feedstock.
- Recurring — as long as you produce waste, you produce biochar and credits.
See your numbers
The exact figure depends on your feedstock, volume, and carbon content. The fastest way to get a realistic estimate is the calculator — or talk to BIG and we will work it out with you.