Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group

What Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group does

ANZBIG (Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group) is the peak not-for-profit industry body for the biochar sector in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mornington, Victoria, it operates as a company limited by guarantee and coordinates policy advocacy, industry standards, and market development on behalf of biochar producers, technology providers, farmers, water utilities, researchers, and government stakeholders across both countries.

Its core product surface consists of three published industry assets: the ANZ Biochar Code of Practice (first published 2021) as the sector's standards reference; the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap (launched June 2023) as the ten-year strategic and decarbonisation framework; and the Farmer's Guide to Biochar (released 2024) as a mass-distribution end-user education tool. These are complemented by six national working groups (standards, certification, agronomy, water, communication, and compliance), a Products & Services Directory, an annual Biochar Awards programme, and a recurring webinar series that together institutionalise ANZBIG as the convening layer for the industry.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered annual membership subscriptions ranging from Diamond at A$7,500 per year down to Student at A$50, supplemented by roadmap sponsorships, donations, and directory listings. Since June 2023 the organisation has raised more than A$112,000 toward roadmap activation against an identified A$2.8M five-year funding requirement for full roadmap implementation. Patron Prof. Ross Garnaut and a board that includes water utility executives and biochar scientists provide reputational and convening leverage disproportionate to the organisation's modest financial scale.

Name

Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group

Legal name

ANZ Biochar Industry Group

Website

https://anzbig.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ANZBIG is the peak not-for-profit industry body for the biochar sector in Australia and New Zealand, coordinating policy advocacy, industry standards, and market development for biochar producers, water utilities, farmers, researchers, and government since 2017.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Biochar Carbon Projects (Biomass to Biochar & Soil Application) (EUABABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biochar Production & Soil/Material Applications (EUABAFAC), Biochar & Carbon-Based Soil Builders (AFABAKAG), Biochar & Carbon-Based Soil Conditioners (AFABADAD), Biofuel Quality Testing, Certification & Sustainability Compliance (RFS, LCFS, ISCC, CORSIA) (EUAAAHAL), Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital) (EUAHAJAM)

Keywords

• Biochar industry association
• Carbon removal standards
• Sustainable agriculture advocacy
• Biomass waste management
• Industry roadmap development

Headquarters

HQ city

Tyagarah

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from $50 (Student/Concession) to $7,500 (Diamond) providing access to newsletter, directory, library, online events, resources, state-based events, and promotional packages. Multiple tiers with varying employee access, voting rights, and promotional exposure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ANZBIG operates as the peak not-for-profit industry body for biochar in Australia and New Zealand, coordinating policy advocacy, standards development, market enablement, and member services. It publishes the Code of Practice for biochar, the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap, the Farmer's Guide to Biochar, and the ANZBIG Biochar Awards program. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered membership subscriptions across enterprise, individual, and concession categories, alongside grants, sponsorships, and publication sales.

Product overview

ANZBIG operates as a not-for-profit industry body rather than a product company. Its offerings consist of industry development resources, publications, standards documents, and membership services. The core offerings include: the Farmer's Guide to Biochar (e-guide and paperback), the Biochar Code of Practice (standards document), the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap (strategic plan), and a Products & Services Directory. ANZBIG also provides tiered membership programs (Diamond, Graphene, Graphite, Amorphous, Carbon, Associate, Student/Concession) offering varying levels of access to newsletters, events, advocacy, and promotional exposure. Additionally, the organization runs the ANZBIG Biochar Awards program and hosts webinars and state forums for industry education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ANZBIG Biochar Code of Practice Industry best practice guidelines for the sustainable production and use of biochar in Australia and New Zealand, covering quality, safety, and carbon-negative processes across soil conditioning, animal feed, compost additives, and industrial uses.
• Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap National strategic blueprint for scaling biochar production and use across Australia and New Zealand, defining policies, projects, and partnerships needed to achieve 2030 industry targets including 15 million tonnes of biochar production and 30 million tonnes of carbon removal annually.
• Farmer's Guide to Biochar Comprehensive e-guide and paperback publication sold to farmers and growers covering the production, use and application of biochar in agriculture, including principles of biomass pyrolysis, biochar properties, soil effects, and testing methods. Available as a $35 AUD digital e-guide and $85 AUD paperback, with bulk discounts.
• ANZBIG Membership Program Tiered annual membership program for biochar industry stakeholders in Australia and New Zealand, ranging from $50 (Student/Concession) to $7,500 (Diamond) per year. Includes enterprise tiers (Diamond, Graphene, Graphite, Amorphous) and individual tiers (Carbon, Associate, Student/Concession). Members receive access to newsletter, directory, library, online events, resources, state-based events, working group participation, voting rights, advocacy leadership opportunities, and promotional packages.
• Products & Services Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce Australia's net emissions by 10-15%
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Earth SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond member and leading biochar producer. Founder Nigel Murphy is ANZBIG Immediate Past Chair and Hall of Fame inductee. Specializes in biochar and carbon-negative technology commercialization with 25 years of cleantech innovation.
• Metamorf EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond member providing advanced pyrolysis and thermal-energy systems. Melissa Rebbeck serves as Business Development Lead at Metamorf Engineering while also Board Chair of ANZBIG.
• Rainbow Bee EatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond member and biochar technology provider. Developer of Echo2 pyrolysis technology. Partnered with Microsoft on biochar carbon removal portfolio.
• AET (Advanced Energy Tech)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond member and waste/energy solutions business developing projects in regional communities. COO Matthew Griffin serves as ANZBIG Resourcing Working Group Chair.
• WSAA (Water Services Association of Australia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner representing water corporations. Provided letter of support for 2030 Roadmap. Active in biosolids-to-biochar pathway development under NGER amendment.
• Deakin UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner with multiple award winners including Sirjana Adhikari and Nusrat Ruzzak. Collaborative research in biochar applications and environmental technologies.
• NIER (Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner at University of Newcastle focused on energy and resources. Collaborates on biochar technology development and commercialization pathways.
• Sydney WatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater utility partner exploring biosolids-to-biochar applications. Active participant in circular economy initiatives and emissions reduction under NGER framework.
• South East WatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater corporation partner engaged in biosolids management and biochar research. Participant in circular economy practices and resource recovery initiatives.
• Barwon WatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water corporation in Victoria supporting biochar industry development and circular economy practices in water sector.
• Hunter WatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater utility in NSW engaged in biosolids management and sustainable waste recovery through biochar technologies.
• Melbourne WatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelbourne metropolitan water corporation exploring biochar applications in water treatment and biosolids management.
• Wundowie CarboncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon-focused company developing biochar projects. Active member supporting roadmap implementation and biochar commercialization.
• Southland CarboncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand-based carbon company. Supporter of Farmer's Guide and biochar industry development across ANZ.
• SEATA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping advanced technology for biochar and carbon-negative hydrogen. Director Craig Bagnall serves as ANZBIG Public Officer and active volunteer.
• Energy Link ServicesmajorTechnology or IntegrationEnergy services provider offering carbon advisory and biochar-related technical services. Silver sponsor of 2030 Roadmap.
• Waste CircologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond sponsor and waste recovery specialist. Focuses on converting waste biomass to biochar and circular economy solutions. Major roadmap supporter.
• aoramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian bioenergy association partner. Focuses on anaerobic digestion and organic waste-to-energy. Collaborates on biochar industry integration.
• NSW Decarb HubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSW-focused decarbonization hub supporting biochar market development and policy alignment in New South Wales.
• OJI HOLDINGSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese multinational corporation engaged in biochar and carbon initiatives. International partner supporting ANZ biochar market development.
• Timber QueenslandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimber industry peak body providing letter of support for 2030 Roadmap. Collaborates on biomass residue utilization for biochar production.
• Timber NSWmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSW timber industry body supporting biochar roadmap. Provides letter of support for biomass feedstock utilization and biochar market development.
• Intelligent Water Networks (IWN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater utilities network providing letter of support for 2030 Roadmap. Facilitates collaboration on biosolids-to-biochar across member utilities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Puro.earth: Leading carbon removal registry listing biochar carbon removal credits. Comparable as a credible market infrastructure player referenced in ANZBIG's carbon markets materials; operates at international scale rather than ANZ-specific.
• Bioenergy Australia: Australian peak body for the broader bioenergy sector. Listed as an ANZBIG partner (aora) and covers biochar within a wider portfolio of biomass and biogas technologies - comparable as an overlapping industry association with broader scope.
• Clean Energy Council: Australian peak body for clean energy, including bioenergy. Comparable as a larger, broader industry association covering renewable energy policy and standards, of which biochar is an adjacent sub-category.
• Carbon Market Institute: Australian peak industry body for carbon markets. Comparable as an ANZ industry association coordinating carbon market participants, policy advocacy, and standards - a complementary rather than competing platform relevant to ANZBIG's carbon work.
• Verra: Global standards body for carbon markets (VCS Program). Relevant to ANZBIG as a competing/overlapping methodology provider for biochar carbon credits and a key stakeholder in shaping biochar project verification internationally.

Regional players

• Biochar Network New Zealand: New Zealand-focused biochar network of which ANZBIG board member Phil Stevens is a founding member. Operates within ANZBIG's broader ANZ footprint and contributes to biochar research, application, and policy in NZ.
• Green Industries SA: South Australian government agency supporting circular economy and waste-to-resource industries, including biochar. Comparable as a regional body promoting biochar adoption and standards within its jurisdiction.

Direct peers

• European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI): European biochar industry consortium representing producers and researchers. Comparable as a regional industry body developing standards and certification (including EBC-Certified Biochar) and shaping EU policy for biochar.
• International Biochar Initiative: Global peak body for the biochar industry, founded in 2007. Directly comparable as an industry association promoting biochar standards, policy, and market development; Prof. Stephen Joseph (ANZBIG board member) was its founding vice chairman.
• US Biochar Initiative: US-based biochar industry association focused on education, research, and adoption. Directly comparable as a regional peak body providing industry standards, networking, and policy advocacy in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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