🌍 Advocating for a Greener Future: California SB 308 and the Road Ahead 🌱 For the past several months, our colleague Sean Trambley has been tirelessly working to push through a pivotal piece of legislation in the California State Senate—SB 308, the Carbon Dioxide Removal Market Development Act, introduced by Sen. Josh Becker. This bill aims to develop a negative emissions credit market and create strong incentives for technologies like biochar to capture and eliminate carbon emissions. 🔍 What SB 308 Entails: - Establishes the Carbon Dioxide Removal Market Development Act, mandating the Air Resources Board (ARB) to adopt regulations by 2027 that require certain emitting entities to purchase negative emissions credits. - Sets up a certification process for carbon dioxide removal technologies and tracks negative emissions credits. - Includes negative emissions in the state’s net greenhouse gas calculations. 📉 Current Status & Next Steps: In a surprising turn, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee held the bill in committee last week, effectively pausing its progress for this session. However, Sen. Becker has vowed to reintroduce the bill in the next legislative session, and the fight for carbon removal legislation will continue. Recent insights suggest that budgetary concerns and the need for a stronger bill played a role in the bill's delay. With renewed support from the Governor’s Office, we anticipate that SB 308 could be integrated into a broader climate package next year, giving it a better chance for passage. 🤝 Advocacy Efforts: The US Biochar Coalition (USBC), in partnership with the Open Air Collective, has been a strong advocate for this bill. Although this session’s setback is disappointing, it could pave the way for even more robust support for biochar and carbon removal technologies in the future. 🗓️ Lobby Day Success: In the lead-up to the Appropriations Committee hearing, the Open Air Collective organized a Lobby Day in Sacramento. Over 55 industry representatives and advocates held more than 60 meetings with legislators, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback. This effort underscores the strength of our coalition and our commitment to advancing SB 308. 🌟 Looking Ahead: Sean will continue to represent the USBC in this ongoing campaign, engaging with Sen. Becker, legislators, and other key stakeholders. We are confident that with sustained efforts, we can help push this critical legislation over the finish line next year. Stay tuned for updates, and we look forward to another strong campaign in the months ahead! #SB308 #Biochar #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #USBC
US Biochar Coalition (USBC)
Non-profit Organizations
Advocating for Growth of the U.S. Biochar Industry
About us
The U.S. Biochar Coalition industry trade association unifies the voice of biochar, agriculture, forestry, climate tech, and carbon removal industry stakeholders in advocacy for and development of market, policy, and economic conditions to catalyze biochar industry growth. Our Mission - Advocate for legislative, policy, & regulatory action to build & open markets for the production & use of biochar in the U.S. - Raise federal policy, legislative & regulatory awareness of the benefits of biochar systems & products to break down barriers to growth - Deconstruct silos between the biochar business community & end use market sectors to cross pollinate opportunities for growth - Unite industry leaders, create opportunities for collaboration, build a platform for action Biochar is the solid material obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen-limited environment. In addition to biochar’s many agronomic, environmental, electrochemical, and structural benefits, it is a carbon dioxide removal (“CDR”) taskmaster. 1 ton of high temperature biochar placed into a durable sequestration permanently removes 3 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere, fixing the CO2 stored in biomass & taking it out of the carbon cycle for millennia. When applied to soils for regenerative agriculture, soil health, landscape restoration, & biodiversity preservation, biochar amplifies its CDR impact by activating and strengthening natural CDR systems. Biochar has immense potential to stimulate innovation & growth of the bioeconomy by reducing the carbon intensity & enhancing the performance of hard to abate products: construction materials, cement, plastics, and more. There is no more powerful climate solution available to us. It is time that all key stakeholders and decision makers in the climate change, agriculture, biodiversity, finance, adaptation, & resiliency ecosystems recognize the value of biochar & step up to rapidly deploy it. We have no time to lose.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- Washington DC
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- Nonprofit
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- 2023
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- biochar, carbon removal, CDR, bioenergy, rural development, forestry, agriculture, climate resilience, soil health, advocacy, government relations, industry growth, lobbying, policy, conservation, disaster resilience, agricultural resilience, biobased manufacturing, ZEV fuels, remediation, nature based, trade association, leadership, climate smart agriculture, forest innovation, carbon management, carbon negative, carbon removal credit, fiscal responsibility, climate risk mitigation, climate tech, negative emissions technology, and circular economy
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Employees at US Biochar Coalition (USBC)
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Amy McCrae Kessler
Climate Is a System: Solve It Like One. Powering African Climate Prosperity: Facet Power Complete Climate Solutions & Energy EcoSystems…
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Chad Goodwin
Cross Sector Biochar Innovator focused on Carbon Removal
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Sebastian Manhart
Climate Advocate | Policy @ Carbonfuture | Founder @ CDRjobs | Chair @ DVNE | Ex-Merkel, World Bank, Tech Entrepreneur | UCL-Cambridge-Harvard…
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Mayo P. Ryan, AFM
Biochar Production, Carbon Removal & Regenerative Agriculture | Co-founder & CEO of Sitos Group
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This is black gold! Also known as biochar :). It’s one of the most robust carbon removal methods (about 2,000 years). And an amazing soil additive (attracts water and nutrients, stabilises soil pollution). 89% of delivered carbon removal credits are actually biochar! (not carbon capture machines) How is it made? By converting biomass in a pyrolysis machine in absence of oxygen into charcoal. And we just made our first biochar tests!!! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the result! Final properties analysis is in progress. But we are on our way towards more carbon removal and soil restoration! Interested in biochar itself or biochar carbon credits? Give us a shout out C-biotech or Earth Plus! 🤝 More info about biochar and carbon removals in comments below.👇 #sustainability #biochar #soils Frederik Verstraete Ingmar Nopens
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Climate Advocate | Policy @ Carbonfuture | Founder @ CDRjobs | Chair @ DVNE | Ex-Merkel, World Bank, Tech Entrepreneur | UCL-Cambridge-Harvard 🇩🇪🇪🇺🇮🇹
😍 🪨 Biochar is beautiful 🪨 😍 💚 Like so many of you, I was in awe of the beautiful Carbon Phoenix, a biochar installation made by talented artisan and environmentalist Benjamin Von Wong in partnership with the social enterprise Wongphai I BIOCHAR I BambooPlus and Planboo in Rachaburi, #Thailand. ✅ This project hits all the right boxes: community-led, raising awareness, economic empowerment, and of course… biochar carbon removal (#BCR). 💡 The giant bird is brought to life using 4 tons of carbon - the carbon footprint of the average person produced every year (mine and likely yours is much higher…). I found this piece of art a captivating and tangible way to capture this message. 📽 We need to create compelling stories and images to expand the crucial message of carbon dioxide removal (#CDR) beyond our bubble. I believe art like this one or films like the upcoming the upcoming #Legion44 and the #BiocharEffect offer other great platforms. ⁉ What do you think? How do we get the message to the wider masses? 📺 Be sure to check out the video of how this beauty came to life here: https://lnkd.in/dnvTyPRH Khomchalat Thongting, Nui Tanthiptham, Teerasak Sirijan, John Bowey, Phoebe Barnard, Pat McDonnell, Leila Conners, Mathew Schmid, Paulina Villalonga Abascal, Fabian Nilsson
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🌟 We are thrilled to see our members being recognized and awarded for their expertise in the field of biochar and sustainability! 🏆 Congratulations to Verde Resources Inc. for being announced as a finalist for the Roads to the Future Accelerator program. These honors are not just a testament to Jack Wong's hard work and dedication but also a powerful acknowledgment of the vital role biochar plays in advancing global sustainability goals. As our members continue to be highlighted for their contributions, it reinforces the importance of innovative climate solutions that address pressing environmental challenges. Recognition like this helps to elevate the conversation around biochar, driving awareness and adoption of practices that can make a significant impact on carbon sequestration, soil health, water filtration, and more. 🌍 #Sustainability #Biochar #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalLeadership #GlobalGoals
⭐ Roads of the Future Accelerator FINALISTS Announcement ⭐ Our second and latest accelerator program, Roads of the Future, attracted over 150 applications from across five continents, culminating in our first live pitch day event in June at The University of Texas at Austin Of the eight shortlisted companies selected to present, we’re delighted to announce that six have now been chosen to progress and collaborate with CRH Operating Companies in piloting and scaling their solutions further! 👏 Big congratulations to: Cyvl.ai, HDS, KRAFTBLOCK, Prezerv Technologies, Robotiz3d Ltd and Verde Resources Inc. 🎉 Our panel of experts from across CRH and partners Arup, Egis and Ferrovial all agreed that each pitch presentation was of a very high standard, and that these finalists all demonstrated exceptional promise and potential in how equipped they are to help shape the future of our roads ecosystem. 🛣️ Be sure to check out the highlights reel of the pitch day event below 👀 and follow the onward journeys of our six finalists as they endeavor to reinvent the way our world is built! 🌍 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJTayG8c #Startups #RoadOfTheFuture #Finalists #Innovation #ConTech #ImpulsePartners
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Climate Advocate | Policy @ Carbonfuture | Founder @ CDRjobs | Chair @ DVNE | Ex-Merkel, World Bank, Tech Entrepreneur | UCL-Cambridge-Harvard 🇩🇪🇪🇺🇮🇹
🚨 Californians needed for CDR Lobbying Day 🚨 🏆 California is the most progressive American state when it comes to carbon dioxide removal (#CDR) with its 15% target for CDR. Senator Josh Becker with the help of The OpenAir Collective have been driving the introduction of #SB308 which could be one of the world's most significant carbon removal demand CDR support policies. 🏛️ We are less than two weeks away from critical votes in the State Assembly, which will determine if it becomes law this summer! The OpenAir Collective’s campaign is ramping up engagement with legislators for this final stretch, and that includes making the trip to Sacramento next week to meet directly with assembly members and their staff. 🐻 This is where you come in, Californians. 👯 To make this trip a success they need PEOPLE. For more detailed information on what CDR Lobbying day entails check out their post: https://lnkd.in/e3SksmqJ ✅ If you’re already sold, sign up here today: https://lu.ma/4v9bbyc5 🙏 Huge thanks to Christopher Neidl for rallying the troops (as so often...) and everyone else involved in this big push! #carbonremoval #california #climatepolicy
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🌍 Join Us for California Carbon Removal Lobbying Day! 🌍 WHO: Biochar Businesses and Advocates WHEN: Wednesday, August 14, 10 AM - 5 PM (Attendance for the entire day is not required) WHERE: California State Capitol Building, Sacramento ABOUT: California's SB308 legislation (Becker - San Mateo) is a groundbreaking carbon removal demand support proposal that is approaching critical votes in the State Assembly. These votes will determine if it becomes California law this summer. WE NEED YOUR HELP! As we enter this final stretch, our campaign is increasing engagement with legislators. Next week, we're heading to Sacramento to meet directly with assembly members and their staff to make our case. To make this day a success, we need PEOPLE. ABOUT OUR LOBBYING DAY: We will be holding short, 20-minute meetings with multiple assembly members at their Capitol offices. Our goal is to schedule at least 30 meetings, and we need many volunteers to cover this large group. No prior lobbying experience? No problem! We’ll provide the necessary training and support, and you’ll be joined by experienced advocates like our team member Sean Trambley Let's make a difference together! 🌱 #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #SB308 #CaliforniaLegislation #SustainableFuture #LobbyingDay
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🌱 Exciting News from Offstream! 🌱 We are thrilled to announce that Offstream is now a proud member of the US Biochar Coalition! 🎉 Built by carbon markets and compliance experts, Offstream understands the critical importance of transparency in carbon project development. They are committed to enabling transparency and supporting gigaton-scale decarbonization through their innovative tooling. Together, we're stepping forward to make a significant impact on our planet's health. Let's make a difference, one project at a time! 💪 🌎 #Offstream #USBiocharCoalition #Sustainability #Decarbonization #EnvironmentalImpact #InnovationInCarbonMarkets #CDR #Biochar
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🇺🇸 It's not all Presidential campaign drama in Washington, DC after all! While the world focuses on the big changes at the top of the Democratic ticket and the upcoming November election, there’s positive news for biochar in Washington too! 🌱 This month, the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committees each marked up their versions of the bills that, when passed, will fund USDA activities for Fiscal Year 2025. The House Agriculture Appropriations Bill included $250,000 for biochar research and the Senate bill included ten times that amount - $2.5M. Federal funding for biochar research is needed, welcome, and exciting. But just as important is the language that comes along with this funding. Report language that acknowledges biochar as being a producer of "recalcitrant carbon to soils that can last hundreds to thousands of years, improving carbon sequestration and crop yields" demonstrates a clear government understanding about the vital role biochar plays in decarbonization and farming. Precedent matters in legislation, and we are optimistic that the funding and language here are positive signs for future federal investment in biochar. The path to finalizing this funding is a winding one complicated by an election-year calendar that will have both the House and Senate in recess more than normal. At USBC, we will express our support for biochar research funding at our September Fly-In, along with other priority policy issues including passage of the Farm Bill. When can you expect the Agriculture Appropriations Bill to pass, ideally with this funding and language included? It could be in the "lame duck" legislative session that follows the November election, and it's possible that passage will drag into the next Congress, once it convenes in January. If you're interested in reading about the intersection of public policy and the biochar industry, ask us about signing up for our weekly newsletter! #Biochar #Sustainability #ClimateAction #USBiocharCoalition #PublicPolicy #Agriculture #FederalFunding
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We are eager to promote some of our member Grain Ecosystem's latest work! Learning about financing biochar projects and the possibilities that come with biochar systems is crucial for advancing our industry. Please take the time to watch the webinar "Biochar Project Finance: What’s available today and where do we want to go?". We have a long way to go to grow the CDR and biochar industries to where they need to be to save the planet, but informative and accessible webinars like these get us one step closer! Thank you for your work International Biochar Initiative, Grain Ecosystem, and to all of the panelists who participated! #Biochar #Sustainability #ClimateAction #USBiocharCoalition #BiocharFinance #CarbonSequestration #EnvironmentalImpact
In case you missed it or want to watch again, here's the recording of the webinar "Biochar Project Finance: What’s available today and where do we want to go?", organized by the International Biochar Initiative (IBI) and Kita ✨ https://lnkd.in/dcw5hfza Thank you to the panelists and attendees for a great session! It was a pleasure to share the panel with experts like James Kench, CFA from Kita, Jan Cihlar from Pyreg GmbH, Will Higbee from Flowcarbon, and Hannah Calloway from IBI. As our CCO and co-founder, Jason E. Dodier, noted: "When everyone moves forward together, success takes care of itself." #Sustainability #ProjectFinance #Innovation #CarbonRemoval #ClimateFinance #ClimateTech #Biochar
Biochar Project Finance: What's available today and where do we want to go?
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🌟 Big Congratulations to Lincoln, Nebraska! 🌿 We are excited to welcome the City of Lincoln – Lincoln, Nebraska, to the US Biochar Coalition! Their commitment to environmental sustainability is truly inspiring. By joining the coalition, City of Lincoln – Lincoln, Nebraska aims to enhance their understanding of the biochar market, stay updated on emerging standards for carbon crediting, and connect with top experts in the field. They are also looking forward to learning about and implementing emerging best practices. Together, we look forward to achieving great things through this collaborative partnership! #LincolnNebraska #Sustainability #USBiocharCoalition #USBC #EnvironmentalInnovation #Biochar #Networking #BiocharCDR #Standards #BestPractices #CDR #CarbonCrediting #RegenerativeAg
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