Advancing Sustainable Biochar from Agricultural Waste
At SAWA, our mission is to transform agricultural residues—like sugarcane bagasse and palm oil empty fruit bunches (EFB)—into high-quality biochar, a powerful carbon-rich material that captures COâ‚‚ and revitalizes soils. By turning waste into wealth, we empower farmers, improve food security, and fight climate change.
The Biochar Solution
Turning Waste into Biochar – SAWA partners directly with farmers and agro-industries to collect biomass that would otherwise be burned or left to decay, converting it through clean pyrolysis into stable, long-lasting biochar.
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Carbon Sequestration – Each ton of biochar locks away carbon for decades or centuries, providing durable COâ‚‚ removal from the atmosphere.
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Soil Regeneration – Enriching soils with biochar improves water retention, nutrient availability, microbial health, and crop resilience—especially in degraded tropical soils.
Why Biochar Matters
The SAWA Project tackles three imperatives:
Climate Impact
Biochar production aligns with IPCC targets, offering a scalable way to help achieve the billions of tonnes per year needed by 2050.
Cleaner Air
Avoiding open burning of biomass like palm EFB cuts COâ‚‚ and harmful pollutants, improving community health.
Agricultural Resilience
Farmers benefit from higher yields, improved soil health, and reduced reliance on chemical fertilizers.
At SAWA, we work alongside agricultural communities and utilise waste biomass that would otherwise be burned, to create Biochar – a chemically stable form of pyrogenic carbon (charcoal) made through clean pyrolysis.
Our biochar serves two key functions:
Proven Success & Ambitious Growth
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Operational site in West Java—converting sugarcane bagasse and expanding to include palm EFB streams.
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Planned roll-out of over 100 biochar units across Indonesia and Southeast Asia, targeting the removal of 1+ million tonnes of COâ‚‚ annually.
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Backed by carbon credit revenue, enabling reinvestment in rural communities and sustainable agriculture.
Our Potential Impact
Integral to the design of the SAWA project, is the advancement of multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Zero Hunger:
Measurable impacts on land productivity and agricultural soil health and addition to increased income to vulnerable farming populations.
Good Health and Well-Being:
Measurable impacts on air quality given the baseline practice of open-burning in the vicinity of populated communities.
Decent Work and Economic Growth:
Increased income for farmers and local communities through the introduction of an additional revenue streams and through job creation
Responsible Consumption and Production:
Raising awareness towards implementing sustainable agricultural practices.
Climate Action:
Measurable carbon dioxide removals through the production and storage of biochar.
Life on land:
Measurable impacts on land and soil quality through the measurement of organic carbon stocks, pH levels, nutrient levels, water retention, etc.
Join the Biochar Revolution
Join the Biochar Revolution SAWA’s biochar‑first approach transforms agricultural waste like palm EFB into a powerful climate solution—supporting farmers, ecosystems, and the planet.
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Buy Biochar – Ideal for farming, gardening, composting, and sustainability projects.
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Partner – We work with local agri‑businesses, cooperatives, and NGOs to scale production and application.
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Invest – Support carbon offsetting, climate innovation, and rural development.