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BIOSORRA
Org Type
For Profit
Year Founded
2022
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Primary Project Category:
Secondary Project Category:
Carbon Sinks (Natural & Engineered)
Energy
Finance
Social & Cultural Pathways
Transport and Mobility
Name of Project:
Year Project Originated:
Project Summary / Description:
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
Country or Countries of Operation:
United States
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote D Ivoire
Croatia
Cruise Ship
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyz Republic
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
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Oman
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Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
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Senegal
Serbia
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South Korea
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Uganda
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United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
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Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands (US)
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Regions of Operations:
Southeast Asia
South Asia
East Asia
Central Asia
Middle East
North America
South America
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
East Africa
North Africa
Southern Africa
Central Africa
Oceania
Caribbean
Other Countries
How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:
Replaces/avoids GHGs 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. Capture & Sequestration GHG 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.
Best Estimate of GHG Avoidance/Reduction of This Project (Tonnes CO2 Equivalent/Year):
Sustainable Development Goals:
No poverty
Zero hunger
Health and wellbeing
Quality education
Gender equality
Clean water and sanitation
Affordable and clean energy
Decent work and economic growth
Industry innovation and infrastructure
Reduced inequalities
Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and production
Climate action
Life below water
Life on land
Peace and justice
Partnerships for the goals
Impact on Underrepresented Groups:
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
Sub-Categories:
Renewables
Nature-based
Agriculture
Methane
Plastics
Built Environment
Energy Efficiency
Restoration
Biodiversity
Energy storage
Rural
Urban
Circular Economy
Oceans
Forests
Waste
Carbon Removal
Electric Transportation
Cooling Solutions
Technology
Advocacy
Biomass
Conservation
Clean Cooking
Environmental justice
Research or Economic Modeling
Measurement, Reporting & Validation
Communications
Website:
https://www.biosorra.com/
Mission Statement:
BIOSORRA’s mission is to remove 1 Megaton of CO2e by 2030 through a scalable, financially viable solution to mitigate the climate crisis in Global South communities. By fostering circular economies, we aim to boost farmers' income while restoring soil-health, ensuring food safety, and contributing to sustainable development within our eco-villages.
Link: Facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/BiosorraKE/
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https://twitter.com/biosorra
Link: Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/biosorra/
Link: LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/biosorra/