Title
Circular Solutions Centered on Biochar Could Improve the Carbon Footprint of Coffee With Co-Benefits
Date Issued
01 September 2025
Access level
open access
Resource Type
Controlled Vocabulary for Resource Type Genres::reseña::comentario
Author(s)
Ladd B.
Cornelissen G.
Cornelissen G.
Sørmo E.
Ortiz R.
de la Rosa R.A.
de la Rosa R.A.
Borchard N.
Borchard N.
Universidad Científica del Sur
Norges Geotekniske Institutt
Norges Miljø- og Biovitenskapelige Universitet
Norges Miljø- og Biovitenskapelige Universitet
Universidad del Pacífico
Planboo
ECOM Trading
German Agricultural Society (DLG)
ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management
Abstract
Annually, coffee results in the emission of at least 90 million tons of CO<inf>2</inf>-equivalents. Here we provide a brief overview of the coffee export preparation process, with a focus on key sources of carbon emissions linked to production and transportation. We then present a road map that has the potential to significantly reduce the climate impact of coffee. We focus on the decarbonization of logistics and the production of biochar and other organic fertilizers from waste biomass. Together, these strategies could neutralize almost 3 million tons of CO<inf>2</inf>-equivalents annually. Finally, this analysis highlights current knowledge gaps and areas where further mitigation of greenhouse gases might be possible.
Volume
14
Issue
5
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-105015363220
Source
Food and Energy Security
ISSN of the container
20483694
Sources of information: Scopus Directorio de Producción Científica