Varaha, an Indian climate solutions company, has launched the country’s first carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits for industrial biochar through Puro.Earth, a leading global platform for carbon crediting, Manufacturing Today has reported.
This milestone positions Varaha as a prominent player in South and Southeast Asia’s carbon removal sector, aligning with international efforts to meet net-zero targets by offering verified, high-quality carbon credits.
Located in the Telangana state in southern India, Varaha’s biochar project utilizes agricultural waste—specifically, corn residues—to produce biochar, a carbon-rich substance that sequesters carbon in the soil for hundreds of years.
The biochar production process is powered by a gasifier, capturing carbon that would otherwise contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions if the agricultural waste were disposed of conventionally.
Puro.Earth’s standards validate Varaha’s rigorous and science-driven approach to carbon capture.
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The project is supported by Varaha’s advanced digital measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) system, which quantifies the biochar’s carbon sequestration and environmental benefits.
Beyond capturing CO2, biochar improves soil health, conserves water, and supports local biodiversity.
Operating across more than 900,000 acres in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Kenya, Varaha collaborates with over 100 partners to advance sustainable carbon removal practices.
Recently, Varaha raised $8.7 million in Series A funding round led by RTP Global, with support from Omnivore, Orios, and Norinchukin Bank.
This capital injection will drive further development of scalable MRV technology, enabling the expansion of biochar projects with smallholder farmers globally.
