Puro.earth Partners with Indonesia to Boost Biochar Carbon Removal
Puro.earth, a leading registry for engineered carbon removal, has signed a Letter of Intent with Indonesia's Environment Ministry and EPA. This partnership aims to strengthen biochar carbon removal standards and align Indonesia's carbon governance with Paris Agreement objectives.
Biochar, a form of charcoal used to enhance soil fertility and carbon storage, is recognized as a scalable pathway for durable carbon removal. Indonesia, a major agricultural economy, has positioned biochar within its wider land-use and agricultural policies, linking rural economic development with decarbonization goals.
Puro.earth's biochar methodology will be used to quantify long-term carbon storage and set standards for monitoring and verification. The company, acquired by Nasdaq in 2021, operates one of the world's leading registries for engineered carbon removal, issuing Puro CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs). Indonesia's strengthening of its domestic carbon governance system, including the development of a national carbon registry and market mechanism, will benefit from Puro.earth's established methodologies and verification expertise for global market alignment.
Antti Vihavainen, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Puro.earth, describes the agreement as 'the beginning of a meaningful collaboration', aiming to accelerate verified carbon credit projects in Indonesia.
Through this partnership, Indonesia and Puro.earth aim to enhance biochar carbon removal standards, support local sustainable development, and align with Paris Agreement objectives. The collaboration is expected to boost verified carbon credit projects in Indonesia, contributing to its long-term decarbonization strategy.
