Driving the Biochar Revolution in Australia & New Zealand

Advancing Research, Policy, and Industry Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

ANZBIG is leading the charge to scale biochar into a billion-dollar climate and innovation industry—fuelled by science, policy, and partnerships.

Join us as we turn underutilised biomass into jobs, emissions reduction, and soil regeneration across Australia and New Zealand.


Why Biochar, Why Now?

Turning Organic Waste into Climate Solutions

Australia generates over 50 million tonnes of biomass waste annually. Biochar gives this organic material new life—storing carbon, revitalising soil, supporting circular economies, creates renewable energy, and more.

With proper support, biochar could:

  • Reduce Australia’s net emissions by 10-15%
  • Create up to 20,000 regional jobs
  • Restore degraded land and enhance food security
  • Power a $1-$5 billion multi billion dollar industry by 2030
  • Supports circular economy principles
  • Enables regenerative agriculture 
  • Unlocks carbon credit potential

Our Roadmap to 2030

From Vision to Action: The Strategy to Scale Biochar Nationwide

ANZBIG’s 2030 Roadmap outlines ten strategic initiatives to support the commercialisation of biochar, policy development, standards, and investment.

Explore the Roadmap

Scale Up & Commercialisation
  • National forums & working groups
  • Commercial trials in soil & industry
  • Export of Australian tech & carbon products
Research & Standards
  • Code of Practice for safe & sustainable biochar
  • Methodologies for carbon crediting
  • Support for biochar innovation hubs
Policy & Procurement
  • Biochar specs for public procurement
  • Integration into emissions inventories & ERF
  • Promotion of co-benefits with Indigenous land practices

Who We Serve

Collaboration Across Sectors

ANZBIG unites stakeholders across government, industry, science, and agriculture to advance biochar solutions

  • Governments - Embedding biochar into national policies, emissions inventories, and carbon removal strategies

  • Local Councils - Turning biomass waste into valuable products via procurement and infrastructure upgrades

  • Universities & Research Bodies - Advancing trials, feedstock evaluation, and co-developing certification methodologies

  • Industry & Technology Providers - Commercialising production, innovating systems, and scaling deployment
     

  • Primary Producers - Enhancing soil health, reducing input costs, and participating in land-based carbon sequestration

Why Join ANZBIG

Unlock Influence, Insights, and Innovation

 

As a member, you gain exclusive access to industry insights, networking opportunities, and a voice in shaping the future of biochar in Australia & New Zealand.

Policy Leadership
Shape national regulations, participate in working groups, and inform policy submissions.
Market Intelligence
Access insights on carbon markets, investment, and sector growth.
Visibility & Communication
Showcase your projects through ANZBIG webinars, newsletters, and media.
Standards Development
Help build Australian biochar standards aligned with global best practice.

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