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From the earth.
For community.
For climate.

Tera produces biochar from sugarcane waste in Africa. It counteracts climate change by removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, and it supports farmers’ lives by improving soil fertility.
3.6

million tons

Potential biochar produced from sugarcane waste in Africa, annually
5.4

million tons

Potential tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) removable from sugarcane waste-based biochar, annually 
2.6

million tons

Potential agricultural land in Africa improved by biochar-based soil additives, annually

Food Insecurity

Below average rainfall between 2020-2023 due to climate change is contributing to decreasing yields despite an increase in demand - Soils are not drought resilient.

Limiting Growth

Stockpiles of sugarcane bagasse at sugar mills are becoming a significant issue for producers, wasting a valuable natural resource for local economies.

GHG Emissions

17.8 million tonnes of bagasse is left to rot or is burned annually in Africa alone, contributing  to c.5,000,000t of CO2e in methane and carbon dioxide emissions.

Carbon Removal

At scale, 500 units across East Africa would have sequestered 1mt of CO2 by 2030. This would require only 20% of the available waste bagasse on the continent.

Our Impact

Tera’s impact is circular. Made from biomass that would otherwise be wasted,
its biochar helps more crops grow by improving soil health — while contributing to a stable climate
that underpins planetary health.

Improving Livelihoods

Our biochar helps soil retain water, building resilience at a time when climate-change-induced drought is a major issue facing African agriculture. By helping to improve crop yields, the biochar also supports farmers’ livelihoods.

Reducing emissions

We’ll build biochar hubs close to sugar production sites creating jobs for women and young people in management, operations and highly skilled data & technology roles.

Removing Carbon

Our vision is to help build biochar units across East Africa that would permanently remove 1 million tons of atmospheric CO2e by 2030.

Durable carbon removal, high-quality credits

Our pyrolysis process ensures our biochar carbon removal is durable, lasting 1000+ years. Carbon removal credits issued in 2025 will be accredited through industry-leading protocols, meeting the highest standards of measurement and verification.

Our Leadership Team

A unique blend of expertise spanning biomass, biochar, and carbon removal markets.

Rob Palmer
CEO & Co-Founder
Nils Razmilovic
Chairman & Co-Founder
Caren Akech
Social & Impact Director