Regenerating Africa’s Soil.
Decarbonizing the Global Food Chain.

Bridging smallholder resilience with global carbon finance through decentralized biochar production in the Global South.


10 Countries | 14 MoUs | 4 Pilots Live



what we do

Dual Impact: Food Security & Climate Action.

To solve food insecurity and climate change simultaneously by transforming agricultural waste into soil-reviving biochar and high-integrity carbon removals.

Path Being develops decentralized biochar projects across Africa and Latin America, turning agricultural waste into soil regeneration and high-quality carbon removal credits.We work with local agricultural businesses and cooperatives to produce biochar from residues such as rice husks, coffee husks, and cacao pods—creating both agronomic and climate value.

  • Biochar production using locally available agricultural residues

  • Soil application to improve yields and reduce fertilizer dependency

  • Carbon removal credits issued under international standards


THE PROBLEM

The Challenge We Address


Africa’s Agriculture at a Breaking Point

Africa is facing a convergence of soil degradation, climate volatility, and food insecurity. Over 80% of farmland in Sub-Saharan Africa is moderately or severely degraded. Smallholder farmers—who make up more than 90% of the agricultural workforce—are experiencing declining yields, rising fertilizer costs, and unstable harvests.At the same time, millions of tons of agricultural biomass are burned or left unused each year, releasing avoidable CO₂ while valuable resources go to waste. Meanwhile, global demand for high-quality carbon removal credits is rapidly increasing—but supply remains severely constrained, particularly in Africa.Centralized infrastructure rarely matches the fragmented reality of rural supply chains—where most farms are small or mid-sized.



WHY BIOCHAR

Biochar: The 100+ Year Soil Solution

Biochar uniquely sits at the intersection of regenerative agriculture, climate mitigation, and circular economy.

100+ Year Solution

Permanently sequesters carbon for centuries, offering a durable climate solution.

Yield Boost

Boosts crop yields by 30–50% by retaining water and nutrients in the soil.

Fertilizer Savings

Reduces chemical fertilizer needs by up to 50%, lowering costs for farmers.

Carbon Removal

Sequesters 2 tons of CO₂ for every ton produced, creating high-value credits..



WHY NOW

The Convergence of Technology & Economics

Biochar is gaining global momentum thanks to its newfound economic viability through Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR).Previously, biochar was restricted to a niche for eco-conscious farmers. Everything shifted with the 2019 IPCC guidelines and the world's first biochar credit in 2020. For the first time, carbon credits have made biochar a financially viable, cost-effective weapon against climate change.


The Missing Middle: Why We Scale Where Others Can't

While Europe and North America have rapidly deployed pilots, Africa has been largely left behind. Path Being operates in the "Missing Middle"—the sweet spot between efficiency and local adaptability.


Mega-plants requiring massive biomass transport
* High logistics costs
* Disconnect from local farmers
* High CAPEX risk


Mega-plants requiring massive biomass transport
* High logistics costs
* Disconnect from local farmers
* High CAPEX risk


Medium-scale pyrolysis units deployed directly in supply chains
* Eliminates transport costs
* Industrial-grade quality & MRV
* Supports local resilience



our approach

A Distributed Model Built for the African Majority

01. Joint Venture Operations

We co-operate biochar production with local agribusinesses and cooperatives, ensuring local ownership and operational resilience.Project Co-Development
Path Being does not operate as a consultant. We co-develop projects to ensure success:
* Feedstock assessment & project design
* Equipment selection and deployment
* Operations, data collection, and MRV
* Carbon certification and market access

02. Biochar CDR Fund

A fund-leveraged platform connecting decentralized African projects to global climate finance and high-value carbon markets.Scaling Through Carbon Finance
We enable small and mid-sized agricultural players to participate in carbon markets—democratizing access to capital while delivering measurable climate impact.


our projects

Proven Impact in the Field


Zambia: Maize Cob to Avocado

Zambia: Sustainable Avocado Growth
Upcycling maize cobs into nutrient-rich biochar to enhance avocado orchard health and moisture retention. This project empowers local growers to achieve sustainable, high-yield fruit production for export.

Uganda: Coffee Husk Yield Boost

Uganda: Circular Coffee Farming
Converting coffee processing husks into biochar to revitalize plantations and significantly increase crop yields. This circular approach strengthens soil resilience and long-term income for smallholder coffee farmers.

Kenya: Sugarcane Bagasse Biochar

Kenya: Restoring Soil Fertility
Transforming sugarcane bagasse into premium biochar to restore depleted soils in Kenyan sugar belts. This initiative provides a cost-effective alternative to chemical fertilizers while reducing industrial agricultural waste.


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