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BIOSORRA is a leading biochar carbon removal company with the mission of addressing climate justice in the Global South. Through the use of proprietary patented technology and continuous R&D, we produce and sell affordable, durable and sustainable carbon negative products. We transform agricultural waste into clean energy, bio-oil, carbon credits and biochar carbon removal (BCR) which are then sold to agriculture, construction, livestock feeding, and other industries.

BIOSORRA holds international awards such as XPRIZE Carbon Removal student award winner from Elon Musk Foundation, Climate Solver winner from MIT Solve, TieWomen Africa Winner, and recently named Top100 team of XPRIZE Carbon Removal

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In a 2014 paper titled “Effects of biomass burning on climate, accounting for heat and moisture fluxes, black and brown carbon, and cloud absorption effects,”  Stanford’s Marc Jacobson estimated that biomass burning represents 8.5bn tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Moreover, biomass, if not burned, is left to decompose, liberating methane, which according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, is 28 times stronger than CO2 at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Our biochar solution avoids both emissions by giving the otherwise burned biomass a productive purpose. 

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As specified by Cornell’s Johannes Lehman, every ton of biochar sequesters 3 tons CO2. Our carbon dioxide removal process using biochar through biomass pyrolysis follows a cyclical process. Starting from CO2 capture via biomass reuse, then storage through agricultural soil use supporting plant growth for further CO2 sequestration, biochar improves soil quality and productivity.

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In SSA, prevalent detrimental agricultural practices, including slash-and-burn and chemical usage, significantly contribute to suboptimal agricultural yields and a malnutrition rate of approximately 26% (WFP 2021). With 60% of Kenyans engaged in the informal agricultural sector, there exists a compelling imperative for sustainable job creation, spanning from suppliers to franchisees.

BIOSORRA strategically operates within eco-villages, aiming to empower traditionally underserved communities. Notably, our workforce comprises 80% women, and our team is exceptionally diverse, representing various counties, ethnicities, and backgrounds. This commitment to diversity is a key element of our corporate ethos.

Within these eco-villages, BIOSORRA engages families who reside within the same community, providing employment opportunities. These families cultivate crops such as coffee and macadamia, receiving supplementary living stipends in addition to their earned income.

By incorporating Biochar, an economically viable fertilizer priced at one-third of alternative solutions, BIOSORRA effectively augments farmers' income by up to 50%. The circular economy model enables farmers to sell their crop waste to BIOSORRA, transforming it into biochar. Consequently, they can repurchase this sustainable fertilizer at a more cost-effective rate than perpetually relying on conventional chemical fertilizers. This multifaceted approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also champions an inclusive economy to our eco-villages

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