Biogenic carbon comes from natural, biological sources like plants or waste from agriculture. Carbon is captured from the atmosphere by crops such as wheat, barley, or wood through photosynthesis. The waste from these plants, after processes such as distilling, harvesting or feeding animals, forms a biomass. This biomass is then treated in biogas plants to create energy. This releases the plants’ carbon back into the air as an intense stream of CO₂ … Except when it is captured by operations such as ours. By capturing this carbon and storing it durably, we help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

BECCS is a method that captures carbon emissions from biogas plants. These plants use agricultural waste, food waste, and other biological materials to generate energy—specifically, natural gas that can be injected into the natural gas grid for uses like heating homes. This natural gas not only avoids reliance on fossil fuels but also generates local revenue for rural communities. The biogas production process emits CO₂, which can be captured and stored safely and permanently. The Carbon Removers’ engineered process applies to biogas plants for BECCS, as well as to other sources of natural waste, such as distilleries.

Yes, carbon credits can play a significant role in achieving Net Zero targets. By purchasing carbon credits, companies can offset their unavoidable emissions, balancing the amount of CO₂ they emit with the amount removed from the atmosphere. The Carbon Removers provide high-quality carbon credits, ISO certified and accredited by Puro Earth and Isometric, that represent durable carbon removal, helping organisations meet their Net Zero goals. For more information on carbon credits and Net Zero, visit the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Carbon capture involves trapping CO₂ emissions at the source, such as from industrial processes—neutralising the flow of new polluting emissions. Carbon removal, on the other hand, refers to extracting CO₂ already present in the atmosphere from historical emissions and storing it durably to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations. The Carbon Removers specialize in removals, focusing on biogenic carbon from plants that have already absorbed CO₂ through photosynthesis. Additionally, The Carbon Removers pioneer highly durable carbon sequestration methods, including mineralisation in building materials and, as seen in the Greensands Future project, injection and permanent storage below the North Sea seabed. For more information, see Carbon 180 “The difference between carbon capture and carbon removal”.

Yes, The Carbon Removers’ credits can be used to offset Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 includes all indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain, such as those from suppliers, transportation, and product use. Our carbon removal credits are verified and durable, making them suitable for organisations looking to mitigate their Scope 3 emissions.

The Carbon Removers began operations in Scotland, capturing biogenic CO₂ from whisky distilleries. We are now expanding into Scandinavia, securing contracts with biogas plants to utilise the storage capacity we have reserved beneath the North Sea seabed—representing 50,000 tonnes of CO₂ in 2026, with plans to scale further. Our facilities are strategically located to minimise transport. The Carbon Removers also has plans to expand across Europe, leveraging our strong engineering expertise and real-world experience to reduce CO₂ emissions and help protect our planet.

This is one of the key points of differences with The Carbon Removers’ carbon credit. We can offer near-term delivery due to our established infrastructure and mature engineering expertise. Unlike many carbon removal companies that rely on new science or future capacity, our processes are already operational, allowing us to effectively remove carbon from the atmosphere every month and deliver verified carbon credits quickly. This means your organisation can make immediate progress towards sustainability goals without waiting for future technologies to come online.