We track the progress of a carbon removal project through our certification framework. This roadmap moves from a preliminary assessment of eligibility toward full certification under the Puro Standard.
The facility has successfully completed the preliminary assessment conducted by the Puro team, meeting the minimum criteria for listing as a future supplier on Puro.earth.
The facility has passed the third-party facility audit, verifying compliance with the methodology, as well as output audit, verifying the net volume of removed carbon. The facility has been issued CORCs and continues its removal operations, as well as monitoring and reporting to Puro.earth.
Development status
We monitor a facility’s maturity as it moves toward industrial-scale operations. This status identifies whether a project is in development, under construction, or actively removing carbon from the atmosphere.
The feasibility study is ongoing. The Supplier is still collecting data to prove the concept.
The front-end engineering and design are ready and methodology compliant. There is a clear plan to monitor and measure. The LCA is up to the needed quality level or subject to small improvements. The technology has been used before. There are commercial agreements with the relevant business partners of the facility.
The facility is fully funded and is being implemented. Relevant infrastructure is being built.
The facility is operating as a carbon removal facility.
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More about SCG
SCG Cement is a leading company in the construction materials industry, operating the largest cement and concrete production facilities throughout Thailand. We are dedicated to ESG principles, striving to produce environmentally friendly products and services with the lowest carbon emissions.
In our pursuit of innovation, we have developed advanced biomass refinery technology aimed at creating a circular economy for Thai farmers. We have established the country's largest pyrolysis plant, which converts agricultural waste into biochar. A portion of the biochar is used to enhance soil quality, while another part is incorporated into cement and concrete. The facility uses a continuous pyrolysis process that not only meets local environmental standards but also carefully controls emissions to reduce our impact on the community. Our post-treatment technology, co-developed with our internal startup ‘Arbon’, ensures that the biochar possesses the ideal properties for these applications, enabling permanent carbon sequestration. The developed biochar can be used to enhance performance of concrete and partially replace usage of clinker and cement in concrete applications leading to further reduction in carbon emission from the construction industry. In soil applications, our biochar enhances crop productivity, which can lead to increased income for farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices by enriching soil fertility.
Moreover, transforming agricultural waste into biochar contributes to addressing the PM 2.5 pollution issue. Many farmers in Thailand traditionally burn leftover materials after harvest to prepare for the next planting cycle. Our goal is to purchase agricultural waste, such as rubber tree stump and other residues, to discourage burning and provide farmers with an additional income stream.
Looking to the future, our plans extend beyond producing biochar for our own mining site rehabilitation. We are also exploring solutions for utilizing inorganic waste to accelerate weathering (EW), which is another technology for carbon sequestration. We are optimistic that the sale of carbon credits will enable us to achieve significant carbon sequestration targets.
Through these innovative efforts, SCG Cement is at the forefront of environmental stewardship, paving the way for a sustainable future while supporting the agricultural community in Thailand.
This project leverages biochar to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by increasing farmers’ incomes, enhancing food security through better soil fertility, and managing agricultural waste to reduce PM2.5 pollution, thereby improving health. It creates local jobs and boosts economic growth while exploring biochar's use in construction to cut material use and emissions. The initiative supports sustainable cities through green building practices and responsible resource use. Biochar aids in climate action by sequestering carbon and improving soil quality, and it supports marine ecosystems by using biochar in artificial coral structures
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Sustainable development goals
Only listed sustainable development goals (SDGs) have been assessed according to the Puro standard SDG Assessment Requirements and validated and verified by a VVB.
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