CDR.fyi data shows that only 25-50% of forecast biochar credits make it to issuance in the expected year, and buyers are increasingly asking "will this project actually deliver?" before price or quality even enter the conversation. As a result, buyers are screening projects earlier and more rigorously to avoid potential credit shortfalls. Independent ratings offer a useful signal to help buyers separate projects that can substantiate delivery from those that can't.
In this webinar, BeZero, Tide, Carboneers and A Healthier Earth discussed what's driving this shift: how a major buyer evaluates biochar projects at scale, and what developers can do to de-risk and differentiate their projects, as large SBTi-aligned companies will be required to start addressing some of their ongoing emissions through removals from 2035.
The session offered a clearer view of how buyers are evaluating biochar projects today, and what it takes for developers to earn trust and stand out in a crowded market.
📣 Speakers:
Matteo Deidda, Global Net Zero Lead, Tide
Mart de Bruijn, Co-founder & Director, Carboneers
Alastair Collier, Chief R&D Officer, A Healthier Earth
Dr James Hammerton, Biochar Sector Lead, BeZero Carbon
Dr Bojana Bajzelj, VP Carbon Removal, BeZero Carbon