~Large-Scale Development of “Biochar-Derived Fertilizer” for Rubber Plantations in Thailand Aims to Generate Carbon Credits through Regenerative Agriculture~
Green Carbon Inc. (CEO: Jun Okita, hereinafter “Green Carbon”), which develops a nature-based carbon credit generation and sales business, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Living Roots Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Avi Agarwal; hereinafter “Living Roots”), a company providing regenerative agriculture solutions. The MOU covers the joint development and commercialization of biochar-derived organic fertilizers for rubber plantations in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia.
This partnership aims to establish a new model that integrates regenerative agriculture with carbon credit generation through the effective use of agricultural residues. Together, the two companies will build a supply system capable of providing more than 3,000 tons of biochar annually, implementing a circular solution that simultaneously enhances farmers’ incomes, regenerates soil, and creates CDR (Carbon Dioxide Removal) credits.
◆Background of the Partnership
Thailand has announced its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, yet the agricultural sector remains one of the country’s major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Each year, more than 1.5 million tons of rubber wood residues are discarded without being utilized, while many smallholder farmers continue to rely on expensive chemical fertilizers, leading to progressive soil degradation. Against this backdrop, biochar has been attracting growing attention as a sustainable solution that transforms agricultural residues into valuable resources. This partnership represents a concrete step toward realizing that vision.
Green Carbon promotes permanent climate change mitigation through industrial-scale biochar production, while Living Roots aims to drive agricultural regeneration through its advanced bio-fertilizer technologies. By combining their respective missions, the two companies seek to establish a long-term and commercially viable supply system that links regenerative agriculture with carbon credit generation.
◆Product Concept: Biochar for Soil Regeneration
Under this MOU, the two companies will leverage their respective strengths to deliver the following dual solutions:
| The role of Green Carbon | Producing and supplying high-quality biochar made from locally sourced rubber wood and other biomass residues, ensuring responsible procurement and processing. |
| The role of Living Roots | Using Green Carbon’s biochar, Living Roots will apply its proprietary BioNutrient™ technology—which combines compost, microorganisms, and soil minerals—to formulate an environmentally friendly fertilizer optimized for rubber trees. |
In addition, this biochar functions as both a “micro-sponge” and a “scaffold for soil,” bringing about long-term transformation of soil through the following effects:
● Significant improvement in nutrient efficiency: Enhances the soil’s ability to retain nutrients and moisture.
● Cultivation of living soil: Provides a habitat for beneficial microorganisms, promoting natural soil cycling.
● Enhanced yield sustainability: Improves soil resilience against drought and climate change.
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Living Roots Co-founder Avika Narula hosting a community workshop with partner farmers on sustainable soil and nutrient management practices.
◆About Living Roots Pte. Ltd.
Living Roots is an agritech company founded with the mission of regenerating the world’s soils through the development and commercialization of advanced biofertilizers and regenerative agriculture solutions. Based in Southeast Asia, the company works in collaboration with producers to provide innovative biological solutions that improve soil health, enhance productivity, and strengthen climate resilience — supporting sustainable yield growth.
◆Future Developments
Going forward, the two companies will establish a supply system capable of delivering over 3,000 tons of biochar per year, while promoting the registration and market launch of fertilizers developed by Living Roots. In parallel, Green Carbon will advance the application and certification of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits, creating a dual-revenue model that combines fertilizer sales and carbon credit generation (“Fertilizer × Credit”). This integrated approach will enhance both the sustainability and scalability of the business.
◆Comments from Stakeholders
<Green Carbon Inc.: Ryo Harada (Manager)>
“This collaboration with Living Roots marks a significant step toward expanding the biochar market in Thailand. As we aim to scale up the production and sales of high-quality biochar, delivering tangible value directly to farmers and soils is the key to success. Living Roots has a proven track record in organic fertilizer formulation and farmer support — areas that align closely with Green Carbon’s future focus. Through our partnership, we will realize a practical model that combines climate impact with enhanced agricultural productivity.”
<Living Roots Pte. Ltd.: Avi Agarwal (CEO)>
“We share the belief that ‘climate action begins with soil.’ Our goal in this collaboration is to harness agricultural residues, restore land productivity, and empower farmers with pride. By combining Green Carbon’s biochar technology with our regenerative agriculture solutions, we can make the large-scale adoption of sustainable farming in Thailand and across Southeast Asia a reality.”」
◆ Green Carbon Inc.
Representative: Jun Okita, CEO
Head Office: PREX North 9F, 2-3-2 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Established: December 2019
Business Activities: Development and sales of carbon credits, agriculture-related projects, environmental projects, other related businesses, and ESG consulting
Website: https://green-carbon.co.jp/en/
◆ Archeda Inc.
Representative: Hiromasa Tsumura, CEO
Head Office: 36th Floor, Kasumigaseki Building, 3-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Established: September 2022
Business Activities: Analysis of natural environments using satellite data; monitoring and analysis of carbon credit projects
URL: https://archeda.inc
◆ About Green Carbon
Guided by the vision of “Harnessing the power of life to save the Earth,” Green Carbon develops and supports projects that generate, register, and sell nature-based carbon credits both in Japan and abroad. The company is also engaged in agriculture-related businesses, R&D initiatives, and ESG consulting.
Its business activities span Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, and South America, creating credits from rice paddies, biochar, forest conservation, carbon farming, mangrove planting, and cattle methane reduction. In Japan, Green Carbon obtained certification in FY2023 for the country’s first and one of the largest-scale rice paddy J-Credit projects (approx. 6,220 t). In FY2024, the company plans to expand this initiative to around 40,000 ha (approx. 80,000 t).
Green Carbon also provides “Agreen,” a one-stop platform service that streamlines the entire process of credit registration, application, and sales. By simplifying procedures and documentation, the service reduces the administrative burden on credit creators.