Biochar policy & standards

Biochar Product Category Rules

Explore the American Biochar Institute's original request for information and Biochar Coalition's response on North American biochar product category rules, which guide how environmental impacts are measured and reported. Select either document below to read it on this page.

01 / The original request American Biochar Institute Request for information | October 12, 2026 | PDF ABI sought input to shape a project on consistent life-cycle accounting for biochar in North America. The request covers environmental reporting, carbon storage, claims tracking, project structure, data needs, costs, and scheduling. View original request Close request viewer
02 / Our response Biochar Coalition Response to the RFI | October 23, 2026 | PDF Our response offers a field perspective on distributed production, including flame-cap kilns. We recommend practical data requirements, clear carbon accounting and claims tracking, and participation by small producers and end users in the PCR development process. View our response Close response viewer