Carbon credits & biochar

Carbon credits: CORCs CO₂ removal certificates

To realise the ambitions set in the Paris Climate Accords, it is not enough to lower emission of CO₂. It is also necessary to remove CO₂ that has already been emitted into the atmosphere. 
But removing CO₂ from the atmosphere comes with a price tag. Carbon credits can help to make carbon removal initiatives economically feasible and scalable. 

How are carbon credits generated?

CO₂ Removal Certificates (CORCs) are digital tradable carbon assets that confirm 1 tonne of CO₂ has been absorbed and stored in a carbon net-negative product. CORCs are issued for only the extra carbon absorbed after a third party verification of the product has proven that it is carbon net-negative from cradle-to-gate. This makes that the CORCs system is a verified solution for carbon removal that really makes impact for the long term.

Carbon credits trading and retirements
When carbon credits are issued for a certain project each tonne of CO₂ offset is individually identifiable with a unique number, vintage and project identity. Credits are traceable, tradable and finite: When they are purchased, they are retired forever. 

Entities can neutralise, or offset, their emissions by retiring carbon credits generated by projects that are reducing GHG emissions elsewhere. Of course, it is critical to ensure, or verify, that the emission reductions generated by these projects are actually occurring. This is the work of the voluntary carbon schemes VCS Program – to ensure the credibility of emission reduction projects.

An example of a platform is puro.earth.

Perpetual Next - puro.earth

Perpetual Next competes in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition

Out of 1,133 registered teams, we are thrilled and honored to have qualified as one of the Top 60 entries of the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation.

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Perpetual Next is member of EBI

The European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI) supports the development of biochar applications and fostering its long-term success.

Compared to its potential, biochar is still highly underrepresented in the overall awareness. Therefore EBI is focussing on key activities as policy, market Intelligence, communication and industry standards to promote this awareness.

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Perpetual Next - logo EBI

"The annual global demand
for carbon credits could
reach up to 1.5 to 2.0 gigatons
of carbon dioxide (GtCO₂) by
2030 and up to 7 to 13 GtCO₂ by
2050"

- McKinsey

Our biochar is EBC-certified

Perpetual Carbon is the trademark of our biochar. The material Perpetual Carbon biochar is EBC certified (European Biochar Certificate). It therefore meets the standard for high-quality renewable carbon. It therefore qualifies for carbon removal credits. These carbon credits are valuable for your organisation and for your customers, because they are proof of the reduction of your carbon footprint.

Our EBC Certificate can be found here.

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C-Vertr spectrum for biochar

Perpetual Next - C-Vertr spectrum biochar

Perpetual Carbon biochar grades

Perpetual Next - PCA775P label

PCA775P/FCX

Origin: Forest, plantation and other virgin wood
Traded form: Chips
Carbonisation temperature 350-500°C

ADDCQUEST is ideal for industrial building applications. ADDCQUEST has excellent insulating properties, improves air quality, soaks up moisture and protects from radiation. It can be used as pigmentation for concrete or mortar, plaster and bricks. ADDCQUEST allows buildings to be turned into carbon sinks.

Benefits

  • Renewable additive
  • 1.4-2.7 ton carbon removal per ton PCA775P
  • Source for voluntary market carbon credits
  • Humidity regulation, insulation, noise protection & binding of toxins
  • Anti-bacterial fungicide & air-cleaning

Applications

  • Concrete & cement based mixtures
  • Gypsum plasterboards
  • Facades additive
  • Infra-structures additive
  • Carpet backing
  • Click flooring pigment

 

Spec sheet PCA777P/FCX
Perpetual Next - PCS775P label

PCS775P/FCX

Origin: Forest, plantation and other virgin wood
Traded form: Chips
Carbonisation temperature 350-500°C

SOILCQUEST biochar is a soil conditioner that improves agricultural soils.

It can be used with all types of plants and crops. It is suitabke for applications such as home gardening, landscaping, organic agriculture and commercial horticulture.

Benefits

  • Renewable additive
  • 1.4-2.7 ton carbon removal per ton PCS775P
  • Enhanced nutrient retention
  • Water holding capacity & microbial activity
  • Improved soil aeration and drainage
  • Source for voluntary market carbon credits

Applications

  • Organic agriculture
  • Horticulture
  • Wastewater filtration
  • Landscaping and gardening
  • Environmental remediation
Spec sheet PCS777P/FCX
Perpetual Next - PCS800P label

PCA800P/FCX

Origin: Forest, plantation and other virgin wood
Traded form: Chips
Carbonisation temperatuur 350-500°C

ADDCQUEST is ideal for industrial building applications. ADDCQUEST has excellent insulating properties, improves air quality, soaks up moisture and protects from radiation. It can be used as pigmentation for concrete or mortar, plaster and bricks. ADDCQUEST allows buildings to be turned into carbon sinks.

Benefits
• Renewable additive
• 1.4-2.7 ton carbon removal per ton PCA800P
• Source for voluntary market carbon credits
• Humidity regulation, insulation, noise protection & binding of toxins
• Anti-bacterial fungicide & air-cleaning

Applications
• Industrial applications
• Facade’s additive
• Infra-structures additive
• Carpet backing
• Click flooring pigment
• Interior’s additive

Spec sheets PCA800P/FCX

With biochar, Perpetual Next enables CDR (Carbon Dioxide Removal). Only when we stop using fossil resources and scale up carbon removal, we will achieve NET ZERO.

Examples of applications

erpetual Next - Building industry

Biochar ADDCQUEST in the building industry

Carbon removal

Biochar ADDCQUEST can be used as an additive or pigment in building materials. By adding biochar to products such as facades, floor coverings or other building materials, you reduce the carbon footprint (1.4 - 2.7 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided per ton of biochar), and you reduce operational costs through the generation of carbon credits. 

Biochar in building materials has even more advantages: 

  • Moisture regulation, insulation, noise protection and binding of toxins 
  • Protection against electromagnetic radiation and reduction of electrostatic charge 
  • Anti-bacterial and air purifying
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Biochar SOILCQUEST in agriculture

Carbon removal

Biochar SOILCQUEST reduces the carbon footprint for different types of farms. Our biochar can be used on all types of plants and crops, and for a wide variety of applications, such as flower beds, gardening, landscaping, organic farming and commercial horticulture.

  • Biochar contributes to the recovery of depleted soils by housing microorganisms and retaining water and nutrients in the soil for longer. 
  • Biochar provides space and protection to regenerate soil life in agriculture, making our food healthier. 
  • Biochar reduces ammonia emissions from manure and thus offers a solution to the nitrogen problem.
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Explanation of our product codes

A coding system has been created to reference the range of applications and Perpetuals products.

PCX999S/ZYX:

  • The first 2 letters are referring to ‘’Perpetual Carbon’’.
  • The third letter refers to the function and main application (N = Net Zero, R = Reduction, A = Addcquest, etc).
  • The 3 digits refer to either (000-399) caloric value, or (400-999) to the carbon content (%).
  • The last letter of the main code refers to S = Standard, T = Tailored and P = Premium.

Overview

Z - Origin Y - Traded form X - Packaging
F = Forestry residues P = Biocoal Pellets 0 = Jar
W = Waste wood C = Biochar Chips 1 = Bigbag 1
M = Miscanthus B = Biocoal cylinder/pillow Briquettes 2 = Bigbag 2
S = Sugarcane bagasse G = Biocoal Granules 3 = 3L Pouchbag
A = Australian Radiata Pine D = Biocoal powder (Dust) 4 = 10L Metal drum
C = Cashew shell (CNSL)   5 = 5L Pouchbag
R = Railroad ties   6 = 25L Metal drum
T = Textile waste   9 = Bulk
S = SRF    
V = Winestems    

Spec sheets

This section contains a selection of our specification (spec) sheets. A spec sheet, or data sheet, summarises the performance and other characteristics of a specific form and grade of Perpetual Carbon.

For all our technical papers, please visit our Knowledge page.

Perpetual Next - Spec sheet PCA775P

Spec sheet PCA775P

AddQuest biochar chips

ADDCQUEST is ideal for industrial building applications. ADDCQUEST has excellent insulating properties, improves air quality, soaks up moisture and protects from radiation. It can be used as pigmentation for concrete or mortar, plaster...

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Perpetual Next - Spec sheet PCS775P

Spec sheet PCS775P

Soilcquest biochar chips

Soilcquest biochar is a soil conditioner that offers multiple soil health benefits like enhanced nutrient retention, improved soil aeration and water holding capacity. It can be used with all types of plants & crops...

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Perpetual Next - Spec sheet PCS800P

Spec sheet PCS800P

AddQuest biochar chips

ADDCQUEST is ideal for industrial building applications. ADDCQUEST has excellent insulating properties, improves air quality, soaks up moisture and protects from radiation. It can be used as pigmentation for concrete or...

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Safety data sheets

This section contains a selection of our safety data sheets (SDS). The SDS include information such as the properties of each chemical, the physical and environmental health hazards, protective measures and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical.

For all our technical papers, please visit our Knowledge page.

Perpetual Next - Safety data sheet - Perpetual Carbon biochar-chips PCX270-900

Biochar-chips PCX270-900

Safety data sheet

This SDS (formerly MSDS or Material Safety Data Sheet) is about Perpetual Carbon biochar-chips with a volume ≤ 3 m3 with typenumber references PCX270-900. It includes the properties of each chemical, the physical, health, and environmental health hazards, protective measures, and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting this material.

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