Varaha's Community-Led Biochar Project Earns A.pre Rating from BeZero Carbon

Climate-tech startup Varaha has achieved a significant milestone as its community-led biochar project, Agnisparsh, received an A.pre ex-ante rating from global carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon, indicating low project execution risk. Based in Western India, the project works with smallholder farmers to convert agricultural waste that would otherwise be burned into biochar, a carbon-rich material that can improve soil health.

Once fully operational, Agnisparsh is expected to run approximately 450 mobile Kon-Tiki kilns across multiple locations. Most of the biochar produced will be returned to participating farmers free of charge. Varaha plans its first carbon credit issuance in January 2027, with more than 100,000 tonnes targeted for delivery during 2027. The project demonstrates how community-led climate solutions can create environmental benefits while supporting rural farming communities.

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