13/02/2026
Bio360 Nantes 2026: Scaling Carbon Removal
The Carbon Standards International team has just returned from an intensive and inspiring two days at Bio360 Expo in Nantes. From the main stage to our busy booth, the message from the industry was clear: to reach 2030 targets, we need standards that are as robust as they are flexible.
Bridging Continents: Carbon Removal in Africa
Our Chief Strategic Alliances Officer, Kubilay Tok, took part in a pivotal panel chaired by Lucia Brusegan (IBI) on "Carbon removal in Africa: standards, traceability, and market integrity."
The session was a masterclass in "trust, transparency and high value." We were joined remotely by partners from Solidaridad in Zambia, providing a direct testimony from the ground. Their insights underscored a critical reality: for African biochar projects to scale, our standards must continue serving both artisanal community-led projects and industrial-scale operations while maintaining absolute integrity and highest level of trust and value.
The Future of the Built Environment
In the construction track, Robin Werren (Product Manager of the Global Construction C-Sink Standard) highlighted how biochar is evolving from an agricultural amendment into a cornerstone of the "Green Building" movement. By integrating biochar into construction materials, or applying other biomass based material, we are creating permanent, verifiable carbon sinks within our cities - a sector Carbon Standards is actively pioneering with dedicated standards.
A Global Hub at Booth J37
While the talks were happening on stage, our booth was a hive of activity. Patrizia Pschera, Robin Werren and Kubilay Tok welcomed a global delegation. It was a pleasure to host friends and partners from Africa, France, Germany, Austria and Turkey alongside industry leaders such as:
-Reinout Geyssens from Quantum Commodity Intelligence.
-Timo Herbrand and Flo Oberhofer from PyroCCS , discussing the expansion of industrial biochar production.
-Leonard and Aimie from PlantVillage+, focusing on the intersection of technology and smallholder impact.
Whether talking to industrial producers or tech innovators, the consensus was the same: the market needs a registry that can "flag" credits for future proof developments on carbon markets.
Looking Ahead
The energy in Nantes confirms that the carbon removal industry is no longer in a "pilot" phase - it is in a growth phase. We are heading back home, with new alliances and a reinforced commitment to providing the technical infrastructure that the global carbon market demands.
Thank you to Paul Stuart and the BEES team for hosting such a vital event. See you at Bio360 Africa in Johannesburg this June!