Action & Innovation
It’s through action and innovation that PLC is supporting climate transformation and preservation of biodiversity.
Circularity
With the inclusion of circularity to our main business operations, we can reduce our overall manufacturing footprint while continuing to scale and expand. Technologies such as pyrolysis, which captures and re-uses waste heat and gas are used in the creation of our primary circular product, Charged Carbon.
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High-Quality Removals
Leveraging the voluntary carbon markets and existing protocols, we have developed scalable, high-volume, high-quality carbon credits in our Upstream (forestry) and our Midstream (carbonization) business units. With a focus on additionality and transparency, we are developing Scope 3 credit opportunities from our Downstream business and clients.
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Research Investment
We are supporting industry in their sustainability and R&D initiatives around propagation and cultivation practices, single-use polymers, regenerative agriculture, and GHG reduction projects. Driving innovation in Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies is also part of our internal R&D initiatives.
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Action & Innovation
It’s through action and innovation that PLC is supporting climate transformation and preservation of biodiversity.
Circularity
With the inclusion of circularity to our main business operations, we can reduce our overall manufacturing footprint while continuing to scale and expand. Technologies such as pyrolysis, which captures and re-uses waste heat and gas are used in the creation of our primary circular product, Charged Carbon.
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High-Quality Removals
Leveraging the voluntary carbon markets and existing protocols, we have developed scalable, high-volume, high-quality carbon credits in our Upstream (forestry) and our Midstream (carbonization) business units. With a focus on additionality and transparency, we are developing Scope 3 credit opportunities from our Downstream business and clients.
Read More Read Less
Research Investment
We are supporting industry in their sustainability and R&D initiatives around propagation and cultivation practices, single-use polymers, regenerative agriculture, and GHG reduction projects. Driving innovation in Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies is also part of our internal R&D initiatives.
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Avoided Scope 3 Emissions for CEA Growers
As reporting requirements for ESG and climate commitments become regulated and a key performance metric of overall business operations and value, companies will develop a GHG baseline for their entire value chain, including their Scope 3 emissions, and will set an internal cost of carbon.
Charged Carbon has a direct Scope 3 emissions savings for the consumer when compared to other growing substrates, such as peat.
Avoided Scope 3 Emissions for CEA Growers
As reporting requirements for ESG and climate commitments become regulated and a key performance metric of overall business operations and value, companies will develop a GHG baseline for their entire value chain, including their Scope 3 emissions, and will set an internal cost of carbon.
Charged Carbon has a direct Scope 3 emissions savings for the consumer when compared to other growing substrates, such as peat.
Sustainability Values
Social, environmental, and economic progress starts where we have the most impact.
Emission Reductions
Value chain initiatives, renewable technologies, and circularity will support PLC’s journey into a net-zero future. This includes implementing energy transition technologies such as solar and pyrolysis into our operations, diversifying the Upstream and Midstream businesses out of China, and introducing a scalable circular business model for our Advanced Carbon Technologies.
Water Management
Identifying water as a shared natural resource, PLC is providing Advanced Carbon Products to the CEA community which consume less water than traditional mediums. PLC is advancing its forestry practices, feedstock selection and processing technologies to reduce its water consumption and become more resilient.
Conservation of Biodiversity
The preservation of biodiversity and land-use change into designated protected ecosystems are part of PLC’s Upstream strategy. Nature equity supports long-lasting community partnerships and is a vital component towards hitting the 1.5-degree C (Paris Agreement) climate goals. PLC is advancing its biodiversity credit opportunities which will further support the investment into nature.
Sustainability Values
Social, environmental, and economic progress starts where we have the most impact.
Emission Reductions
Value chain initiatives, renewable technologies, and circularity will support PLC’s journey into a net-zero future. This includes implementing energy transition technologies such as solar and pyrolysis into our operations, diversifying the Upstream and Midstream businesses out of China, and introducing a scalable circular business model for our Advanced Carbon Technologies.
Water Management
Identifying water as a shared natural resource, PLC is providing Advanced Carbon Products to the CEA community which consume less water than traditional mediums. PLC is advancing its forestry practices, feedstock selection and processing technologies to reduce its water consumption and become more resilient.
Conservation of Biodiversity
The preservation of biodiversity and land-use change into designated protected ecosystems are part of PLC’s Upstream strategy. Nature equity supports long-lasting community partnerships and is a vital component towards hitting the 1.5-degree C (Paris Agreement) climate goals. PLC is advancing its biodiversity credit opportunities which will further support the investment into nature.
Core Sustainability Focus Areas
Environment
Climate Change
Reduction in Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions
Land Use
Management of land, forest, and farms
Water Management
Strategies and management of water
Biodiversity
Preservation and restoration of Biodiversity
Social
Employee Engagement
Hiring, training, ongoing education, diversity, inclusion, and gender equity
Equal Rights
Indigenous land rights and agreements with Indigenous Peoples, employees, and stakeholders
Health & Safety
Occupational Health & Safety management systems. One-health: environment, people, and food.
Community Investment
Access of food initiatives, restoration, education, and nature equity
Supply Chain
Supporting local and owning all aspects of our value chain
Governance
Traceability
Traceability of entire supply chain, including digital twin
Cybersecurity
Protection of digital assets, risks, and opportunites
Quality Control
Value chain, operations, and materials are independently tested, verified, and validated.
Finance, Risk & Audit, HR, Governance
Independently governed committees supporting the board and company
Stakeholder Engagement
Identification of stakeholders, communication, and outcomes
Core Sustainability Focus Areas
Environment
Climate Change
Reduction in Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions
Land Use
Management of land, forest, and farms
Water Management
Strategies and management of water
Biodiversity
Preservation and restoration of Biodiversity
Social
Employee Engagement
Hiring, training, ongoing education, diversity, inclusion, and gender equity
Equal Rights
Indigenous land rights and agreements with Indigenous Peoples, employees, and stakeholders
Health & Safety
Occupational Health & Safety management systems. One-health: environment, people, and food.
Community Investment
Access of food initiatives, restoration, education, and nature equity
Supply Chain
Supporting local and owning all aspects of our value chain
Governance
Traceability
Traceability of entire supply chain, including digital twin
Cybersecurity
Protection of digital assets, risks, and opportunites
Quality Control
Value chain, operations, and materials are independently tested, verified, and validated.
Finance, Risk & Audit, HR, Governance
Independently governed committees supporting the board and company
Stakeholder Engagement
Identification of stakeholders, communication, and outcomes
Vertically integrated sustainability
Improved forest management, reforestation, and afforestation
When bamboo naturally decomposes, all the CO2 captured during its life span is released back into the atmosphere, along with methane, due to natural degradation.
By selectively and sustainably farming, end-of-life and waste bamboo can be used for raw material production. This process permanently captures CO2 in physical form while preserving the natural function of the forest.
Bamboo forests will have varying degrees of growth curves, biomass, and time to maturity. Once optimized, these forests projects can create carbon credits which can be traded in the voluntary carbon markets. These projects are defined as Nature Based Solutions (NBS).
Carbonization
The carbon sequestered in the bamboo through photosynthesis is then permanently secured and transformed into long-lived carbon through a carbonization process called pyrolysis. The product, Advanced Carbon, is highly durable with a 1,000+ years of permanence. The carbonization process is considered a high-quality carbon removal and can be traded in the carbon markets.
Vertically integrated sustainability
Improved forest management, reforestation, and afforestation
When bamboo naturally decomposes, all the CO2 captured during its life span is released back into the atmosphere, along with methane, due to natural degradation.
By selectively and sustainably farming, end-of-life and waste bamboo can be used for raw material production. This process permanently captures CO2 in physical form while preserving the natural function of the forest.
Bamboo forests will have varying degrees of growth curves, biomass, and time to maturity. Once optimized, these forests projects can create carbon credits which can be traded in the voluntary carbon markets. These projects are defined as Nature Based Solutions (NBS).
Carbonization
The carbon sequestered in the bamboo through photosynthesis is then permanently secured and transformed into long-lived carbon through a carbonization process called pyrolysis. The product, Advanced Carbon, is highly durable with a 1,000+ years of permanence. The carbonization process is considered a high-quality carbon removal and can be traded in the carbon markets.
Sustainable Development Goals
Pure Life Carbon will directly support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and initiatives through our partnerships, projects, and business operations, particularly SDGs 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17.
Sustainable Development Goals
Pure Life Carbon will directly support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and initiatives through our partnerships, projects, and business operations, particularly SDGs 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17.
"Each step towards sustainable practices is a pledge to enduring prosperity, embedding sustainability principles into the fabric of business mastery. In this pursuit, the cornerstone of long-term viability and success is the health of our world."
Christopher Vance - Founder & Sustainability Leader
"Each step towards sustainable practices is a pledge to enduring prosperity, embedding sustainability principles into the fabric of business mastery. In this pursuit, the cornerstone of long-term viability and success is the health of our world."
Christopher Vance - Founder & Sustainability Leader
Governance & Leadership
We are adhered to providing the world with innovative and cost-effective growing media that performs better than market competitors – all while maintaining a long-term commitment to sustainability. By investing in strong governance practices and leadership structures, we have laid down an unshakeable foundation for future growth.
Maintaining industry and stakeholder trust through times of aggressive development and growth relies on robust and efficient corporate governance and leadership. Over the last few years, we have taken steps to improve online security and protection of IP, manage quality and integrity of our products, and enhance traceability along our supply chain.
We have three independent managed business committees, advising us on business ethics, risk, financing, HR, and compensation.
Governance & Leadership
We are adhered to providing the world with innovative and cost-effective growing media that performs better than market competitors – all while maintaining a long-term commitment to sustainability. By investing in strong governance practices and leadership structures, we have laid down an unshakeable foundation for future growth.
Maintaining industry and stakeholder trust through times of aggressive development and growth relies on robust and efficient corporate governance and leadership. Over the last few years, we have taken steps to improve online security and protection of IP, manage quality and integrity of our products, and enhance traceability along our supply chain.
We have three independent managed business committees, advising us on business ethics, risk, financing, HR, and compensation.
Social Engagement
We strive to create a workplace and community where all individuals feel valued and supported, and where their unique perspectives and experiences are recognized, utilized, and developed. Building and maintaining relationships with employees, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and stakeholders is a primary focus for us.
Social Engagement
We strive to create a workplace and community where all individuals feel valued and supported, and where their unique perspectives and experiences are recognized, utilized, and developed. Building and maintaining relationships with employees, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and stakeholders is a primary focus for us.
