BURN

BURN

Environmental Services

Creating a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth.

About us

BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. Our team – half of whom are women – produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya. The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental & social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International. BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.

Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ruiru, Kiambu
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2011

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    BURN Secures USD 9.2 Million Investment Through Key Carbon & Marex Group Partnership! "This investment from Marek and Key Carbon not only demonstrates confidence in the Voluntary Carbon Market but also in BURN’s ability to lead the industry with the highest integrity dMRV carbon credits. As the industry leader, we’re proud to set the standard for clean cooking with the most fuel-efficient biomass, electric, LPG, ethanol, and institutional stoves," said Peter Scott, Founder and CEO of BURN. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dT46G7fD

    BURN secures US$ 9.2 million investment through Key Car | BURN #1 cookstove company

    BURN secures US$ 9.2 million investment through Key Car | BURN #1 cookstove company

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    Working with Cup Of Uji , BURN has provided stoves to three school kitchens in Kajiado County (Kenya) Isinya Primary, Kumpa Holy Mothers, and Kajiado Township. Our ECOA Pro series is designed for cooking at scale. Institutions can now use BURN stoves available in firewood, briquette, and LPG models and multiple capacities (60, 100, 200, 300, and 400 liters). These stoves reduce wood consumption and carbon emissions while generating Gold Standard carbon credits using methodologies like TPDDTEC and MMCED. BURN aims to improve cooking conditions, save fuel costs and even subsidize food costs for schools across Africa by reinvesting a portion of the carbon credit revenues back to schools.

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    #PartnershipsForGood Sincere thanks and appreciation to BURN for keeping their commitment and supporting three of the schools we work with in Kajiado county, Isinya Primary School, Kumpa Holy Mothers Primary School and Kajiado Township Primary School with boilers. www.cupofuji.org

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    BURN stoves offer quantifiable economic, environmental, and health benefits! Three years after their first randomized control study, which found that BURN stoves save families $119 per year,  Dr. Susanna Berkouwer and Dr. Joshua Dean revisited the households to measure the long-term impact of the stoves. The follow-up study revealed that BURN stoves not only reduce indoor air pollution that causes respiratory symptoms but contribute substantial economic and environmental benefits. By replacing traditional stoves with our highly efficient models, charcoal consumption is reduced by nearly 39%, which translates to substantial financial savings for families in Kenya. The study also proves that carbon subsidies are essential to incentivize clean cooking adoption among urban low-income earners. Even after 3.5 years, ownership is higher among those who were offered a higher subsidy for the stove than among those who were offered a lower subsidy. Adoption of improved and clean cookstoves remains among the most cost-effective ways to reduce carbon emissions, with each cookstove reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 3.5 tons per year, making the solution affordable, scalable, and highly impactful.  BURN produces a range of digitally - monitored electric cookers, biomass stoves, and LPG stoves that generate high-integrity carbon credits. You can read more about the follow-up study in this Chicago Booth Article (https://lnkd.in/dCHraa4T), and find the full study here https://lnkd.in/dD9yj7ag

    Will High-Efficiency Cookstoves Save Lives?

    Will High-Efficiency Cookstoves Save Lives?

    chicagobooth.edu

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    Sales Team Lead at BURN

    Earlier when we spoke about this accessory people thought it was good marketing skill, but now am overwhelmed by the wonderful feedback everyone sharing how they are enjoying using it. Some says they have been looking for this thing but they really didn't know where to get or even if the ideal idea existed BURN got you covered.

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    BURN participated in the Clean Cooking Dialogue in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, where we showcased our clean cooking appliances to key stakeholders, including Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Dotto Biteko.  Our Country Manager, John Mtui, took part in a panel discussion where he talked about BURN’s commitment to transitioning Tanzanian households to clean cooking, including our investment in the local assembly of our ECOA Induction Stoves in Kawe.  The ECOA Induction stove reduces carbon emissions by 2-3.5 tonnes annually and utilizes cellular-enabled IoT technology for real-time electricity monitoring. BURN offers “Pay-As-You-Cook" payment plans, making induction cookstoves accessible to low-income households. To date, BURN has brought clean cooking appliances accessible to ~ 200,000 households, with plans to expand this to 10 million households across the country.  

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    Meet Hamda: using an improved cookstove makes a huge impact on her daily life 🌟 The smoke created from Hamda’s traditional cookstove was giving her severe headaches. After switching to a more efficient Jikokoa cookstove, her health problems improved significantly and it’s now a companion to her daily life. 🥘    Like Hamda and many other Somalians facing health difficulties, traditional cooking methods also put a strain on a third of the global population, according to the World Health Organization, in terms of relying on unsafe and environmentally harmful cooking practices. Improved cookstoves greatly reduce the amount of firewood used, which saves money, avoids carbon emissions, reduces deforestation, and improves the health of daily users. The cookstoves that Hamda and others are using from this social impact project are produced by BURN, the largest manufacturer in Africa for modern and improved cookstoves. #socialimpact #improvedcookstoves #climateaction #ClimatePartner Read more about this project: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAg-23fn 

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    Singaporean firms are exploring opportunities in Ghana to source carbon credits, prompted by the rise in carbon taxes that took effect in 2024. By purchasing these credits, these companies can reduce their carbon footprint and lower their carbon tax liabilities. In line with Singapore's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, carbon tax-liable companies can only purchase government-approved, high-quality credits that meet rigorous standards. Ms Molly Brown of Carbon Strategy from Kenya-based company BURN, shared, “We’re exploring opportunities with this Ghana-Singapore bilateral deal, which would allow projects approved by both governments to sell credits to Singapore companies to offset their carbon tax.” BURN hopes to issue credits to Singapore from early 2025. A delegation of 22 firms, led by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore), recently visited Ghana to explore carbon credit projects, including initiatives focused on cookstove projects and the green mobility solution sector, such as electric vehicles. Additionally, Singapore is in discussions with other countries, such as Vietnam and Bhutan, to expand carbon credit sourcing opportunities. Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/gw_AMHsZ Together, let’s #PowerTheChange and pave the way for a more sustainable world. #Geneco #GenecoSG #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #NetZero #CarbonNeutral

    Singapore firms eye opportunities in cookstoves, EVs in Ghana trip to source for carbon credits

    Singapore firms eye opportunities in cookstoves, EVs in Ghana trip to source for carbon credits

    straitstimes.com

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    B2B Territory Sales Manager - Tanzania

    Kizimkazi Festival is more than just a celebration, it marks a significant step forward in promoting sustainable energy solutions for our communities. Initiated by The Ministry of Energy Tanzania and strongly supported by President Samia Suluhu Hassan , the festival focused on the critical agenda of clean cooking. We BURN showcased innovative clean cooking stoves that are set to revolutionize how we cook in Tanzania. These stoves not only reduce harmful emissions but also cut down on fuel consumption, making them an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for households. I am proud to be part of this movement towards a healthier, greener, and more sustainable Tanzania. Together, let's cook clean, live healthy, and protect our planet! 🌱 #KizimkaziFestival #CleanCooking #SustainableEnergy #Tanzania #BurnManufacturing #PresidentSuluhuSamia #MinistryOfEnergy Kaluse KIANGI Ismail Mesaya Elibahati Mollel Anita Ringia

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Funding

BURN 11 total rounds

Last Round

Private equity

US$ 12.0M

Investors

Key Carbon
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