Tera, a climate technology firm based in Kisumu, has become the first African project developer to receive independent validation on the ‘Riverse’ carbon registry, enabling the company to begin issuing verified carbon credits.
- •The company, which was founded last year, converts sugarcane bagasse — an agricultural byproduct — into biochar, a carbon-rich material that improves soil health while locking away carbon dioxide for centuries.
- •The company’s digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) system captures carbon data and records it on a digital ledger, enhancing transparency for buyers and investors.
- •With validation complete and credit issuance underway, Tera is now open to climate-aligned investors and buyers seeking high-integrity carbon removal projects on the continent.
“Our partnership with ‘Riverse’ brings trust and transparency to Africa’s climate markets, making it easier to attract financing, issue high-integrity credits, and create new jobs in rural communities. It’s a crucial step toward scaling carbon removal in a way that works for people and the planet,” Rob Palmer, CEO of Tera, said.
The third-party validation was conducted by an accredited Verification and Validation Body (VVB), confirming both the environmental integrity and accuracy of Tera’s proprietary system.
With a production facility in the Kenyan sugarcane belt, the company sources its feedstock locally and supports rural economic growth. The company aims to produce 450,000 tonnes of biochar by 2030, sequestering 1 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, and restoring 900,000 hectares of farmland.
