European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI)

At the 2024 European Coke and Ironmaking Conference (ECIC) in Bardolino, Italy, Marcel Huber, a board member of the European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI), represented the consortium alongside six member companies—Brüning Group, Carbuna AG, Pyreg GmbH, SIOTUU CO₂-Solutions, SYNCRAFT, and Vow Green Metals. These companies showcased their expertise and advancements in biochar and pyrolysis technologies at the EBI booth from October 16 to 18. Organised by the Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia, the event focused on the latest technologies in coke making, biomass pyrolysis, and ironmaking. The goal was to support the 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀. Huber emphasized the growing recognition within the green steel and metallurgical industries of the 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 on a megaton scale. He highlighted that, when applied correctly and using the right type of biochar, the results can be highly effective, as demonstrated by Michał Rejdak from one of EBI's member organizations in his presentation on Friday. Huber pointed out that the path to 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 requires a combined approach with 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, which are essential to reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Looking ahead, he noted that the steel industry is expected to scale up 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬. This progress will pave the way for the biochar industry to fully contribute to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in the second half of the century. 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗴𝘆,  acting as a reduction agent, carburizing agent, air pollutant reducer, and furnace energy source. These uses support 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. Collaboration across the supply chain—from biochar producers to steel manufacturers—is key to unlocking biochar’s full potential. Engagement in events like ECIC allows EBI members to showcase their contributions to this transition. Stay updated for more insights on how biochar can shape the future of sustainable metallurgy.    #biochar #metallurgy #carbonneutrality #sustainableindustry #ECIC2024 #pyrolysis #greentechnology

It has been a busy week for us at EBI. In addition to our CEO representing the consortium at the 8th ICHAR Biochar School, Helmut Gerber, a member of the EBI Board of Directors, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, hosted by Sweden Water Research in Malmö from October 15-17, 2024. Helmut's presentation focused on 𝘀𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨 𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. He explained that new data confirms pyrolysis effectively eliminates persistent organic pollutants, such as PFAS. Helmut also noted that sewage sludge biochar exhibits significant phosphate fertilising effects at temperatures between 550°C and 700°C. Pyrolysis technology for converting sewage sludge into biochar is now widely available in the commercial market. This process ensures product safety by minimizing and eliminating organic contaminants through advanced treatment and well-defined process controls. It also has the potential to significantly reduce wastewater management costs, transforming sewage sludge into a phosphorus-rich fertilizer. For more details, read our full position paper and learn how biochar can shape the future of sustainable wastewater management. https://lnkd.in/gDmD2_zJ #Biochar #SewageSludge #Sustainability #WasteManagement #CarbonRemoval #EBI #CircularEconomy

𝗘𝗕𝗜 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 On October 14-15, 2024, EBI’s CEO Harald Bier represented the consortium at the 8th ICHAR 🇮🇹 Biochar School in Florence, Italy. The event focused on the use of biochar in viticulture, exploring its role in improving soil health, boosting crop yields, and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Other discussions included the contribution of vineyard agroecosystems to climate mitigation and how biochar can improve ecosystem services without affecting wine quality. Harald Bier spoke in the final session of the school, which focused on C-removal and viticulture: the biochar challenge. His presentation, titled Scaling Biochar Applications within the Framework of EU and National Agricultural Policies, emphasised biochar’s potential to address multiple goals in EU legislation, like the prevention of nitrate leaching, enhancement of water retention and soil fertility, and contribution to climate change mitigation. Harald highlighted that the biochar industry has experienced significant growth, with the number of production facilities rising from 171 in 2023 to an anticipated 220 installations by the end of 2024. This expanding market leads to more biochar applications, and the industry is actively exploring new sectors capable of absorbing large volumes of biochar. However, this growth relies on various factors, including political support. Harald stressed the need to make biochar technology more accessible and competitive across various sectors. He noted that as global markets shift toward sustainable solutions, the EU is well-positioned to lead by expanding biochar production. For this to succeed, biochar must be integrated into key EU policies such as the Climate Law, Clean Industrial Deal, and Circular Economy Action Plan. Financial incentives, increased research funding, and clearer regulations will be critical to unlocking its full potential. #Biochar #Sustainability #Viticulture #Agriculture #ClimateChange #EUPolicy #SoilHealth

We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes to 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 – a reflection of how far we’ve come and where we’re headed. Over the years, EBI has become a leading voice in advancing biochar-related policies, from 𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 (𝗕𝗖𝗥) to ensuring its recognition in the EU’s Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF). Our contributions have 𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) landscape. As we move forward, we want to ensure 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 reflects our mission in 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, together with our members. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹! #Biochar #Rebranding #FormerlyEBI

ICHAR 🇮🇹 is pleased to introduce you to the speaker Harald Bier At the event Biochar School will present: 👉Scaling biochar applications in the context of EU and National Agricultural Policies💥 🔊 EVENT 14-15 ottobre 2024 Info e registration: https://lnkd.in/dHut9538 👉 Participate online 👉 Florence - : Istituto degli Innocenti piazza SS. Annunziata 12 50122 Firenze ✔️ Herald Bier, head of Office with EBI (European Biochar Industry Consortium). Geographer with a Master in Humanitarian Action . 10 years of experience with biochar and soil stabilization projects • Development and implementation of large-scale international programs • Development of adapted “Terra Preta” Techniques, WHH Innovation Price 2013 • Communications and Campaigning • Advocacy for Agroecology and biochar. RE-CORD 17tons Elementar Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche #biochar #climatechenge #enviroment

mein bisher aufwendigstes Video: Über die größte Klima-Win-Win-Lösung (die kaum jemand auf dem Schirm hat) wer von euch kennt diese Lösung schon? https://lnkd.in/e8rUXWSy Danke an alle Beteiligten – die teilweise schon vor 2 Jahren die ersten Interviews gegeben haben: Hansjörg Lerchenmüller, Benedikt Zimmermann, Michael WIEDERER, Albert Fiehl, Nikolas Hagemann #klimalösung

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫 We’ve just released a detailed blog with Donata Chiari wherein we explore how biochar can revolutionise the way we manage sewage sludge, providing both environmental and economic benefits. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠, 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫: - How converting sewage sludge into biochar can significantly reduce harmful pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions associated with sludge disposal. - Best practices for converting sewage sludge into a valuable resource through the pyrolysis process. - The role of biochar in advancing circular economy solutions for wastewater management. This blog dives into the science, the potential impact, and real-world applications that are already making a difference in the industry. 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eAfpiQvt 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿? 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻! 📩 #biochar #sewagesludge #circulareconomy #WastewaterManagement #ClimateAction #carbonremoval European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI)

EBI is one of the 58 companies endorsing the newly launched Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Industry Commitments by the Negative Emissions Platform. This initiative lays a solid foundation for responsibly scaling the CDR sector in support of the Paris Agreement goals. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that we need to remove between 5-10 gigatons of CO2 annually by 2050 to effectively combat climate change. However, current carbon removal efforts often lack the necessary coordination and transparency, undermining their credibility. The CDR Industry Commitments represent a unified effort to ensure carbon removal solutions are transparent, sustainable, and uphold the highest standards. With frameworks like the EU's Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Certification Regulation developing, establishing clear definitions and boundaries for CDR practices is essential. “As the voice of the biochar and pyrolysis industry in Europe, EBI is committed to ensuring that these technologies are not only understood but trusted as reliable climate solutions. By endorsing the CDR Industry Commitments, we reinforce our dedication to sustainable, scientifically grounded practices that shape effective policies and contribute meaningfully to carbon sequestration,” says Harald Bier, CEO of EBI. Learn more about the key commitments addressing accountability, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, and verification here: https://lnkd.in/eP7d4dh5 This is a crucial step for the CDR industry as it strives to remove several billion tonnes of CO2 annually by mid-century. We encourage more organisations to join us in ensuring that carbon removal is done right and becomes a trusted tool in the fight against climate change. #CarbonRemoval #CDRCommitments #ClimateAction #Biochar #CarbonSequestration #CarbonNeutral

Change is in the air for EBI! Since our founding in 2019 with just seven members, we’ve grown into a dynamic network of over 120 diverse members, making a significant impact on the EU biochar sector. With this growth, we knew it was time for a bold transformation. Our refreshed identity will better represent our ambition and growing influence within the biochar community. Our upcoming rebrand is more than just a name change—it’s about capturing the essence of our organization and our vision for the future. The new identity will highlight our continued role as the central entity for biochar actors, policy leaders, and innovators across Europe. Stay tuned for the big reveal and an exciting new chapter! #Biochar #CarbonRemoval #Rebranding

Scientific disciplines of Soil science, Geochemistry and Engineering are in exchange - and we are getting closer to a scientific consensus on biochar permanence. Thank you David Chiaramonti, Johannes Lehmann, Franco Berruti, Paola Giudicianni, Hamed Sanei and Ondrej Masek!