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Arukah is grateful to have achieved the issuance of first CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) in Cambodia under the Puro.earth Biochar Carbon Removal methodology.

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This achievement marks our first-ever issuance, which began operating the largest biochar facility in Southeast Asia in 2025.

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Guided by our mission to deliver both meaningful climate outcomes and sustained farmer economics, we managed to establish a credible pathway toward our goal of reaching 1 million tonnes of annual climate impact by 2030.

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Through our first plant in Cambodia, we convert agricultural waste, such as rice husks, into CO2-packed biochar, which is designed to support high-integrity, scalable carbon dioxide removal (CDR).

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By converting this biomass waste into biochar, Arukah provides a climate-oriented solution to residues that would otherwise conventionally be incinerated in open air, combusted as biomass fuel, or used as livestock bedding. 

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We look forward to building momentum and delivering scalable climate solutions alongside tangible benefits for local communities.

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In celebration of SG60, we reflect on an impactful first half of 2025 —

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1) Opening and operating the largest biochar plant in Southeast Asia - recently assigned an AA-BBB estimated rating by Sylvera;

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2) Securing a global first approval from Gold Standard for digital MRV in household biogas, for our first in market model of paying farmers directly for digitally verified activities - to date unlocking 2.5-4.5x emissions impact compared to farmers in a control village;

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3) Closing first time credit purchases by leading global and regional companies - some exciting announcements to come!

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We are grateful for everyone's trust and support for our audacious dream to scale climate action via poverty alleviation, and we look forward to continuing to build with likeminded collaborators, farmers and friends. The best is yet to come!