About Us

An early-stage company making biochar that lets concrete producers cut the carbon in their mixes — starting in the Chicago market.

The Idea

A Chicago answer to a global problem

Biochar Concrete Solutions was founded on one idea: building shouldn't cost the earth. Concrete is the most-used material in the world, and also one of the dirtiest to produce.

We're creating biochar that's designed to drop right into concrete mixes — a straightforward way to keep carbon in the ground and out of the air, for good.

Our Vision

A world where every pour of concrete helps fight climate change instead of fueling it.

Our Values

What drives us

Planet First

We measure ourselves by one number: tons of CO₂ kept out of the atmosphere. If a decision doesn't move it, we don't make it.

Carbon You Can Verify

Every ton of biochar is carbon removed and measurable — the basis for credits that buyers and regulators can actually trust.

Partnership

We collaborate with producers, builders, and communities to make carbon-smart concrete practical and accessible.

Our Approach

How biochar concrete works

Made by heating biomass with little oxygen, biochar traps carbon in a stable, long-lasting solid — ideal for building into concrete.

Capturing Carbon

Plants pull CO₂ from the air as they grow. Turning that biomass into biochar — instead of letting it decay or burn — traps the carbon in a durable solid we can build with.

Made to Mix In

Our biochar is engineered to blend into standard mixes, helping lower carbon without disrupting how concrete is made.

Let's build the future of concrete together.

Reach out — we're always glad to talk biochar, concrete, and lowering carbon.

Get in Touch