Direct Storage of Biomass Coalition Launches to Advance Carbon Removal Pathway
New vertical under the Carbon Business Council brings together experts in carbon storage technology, waste biomass management, and carbon removal policy
Today, the Carbon Business Council announced the launch of the Direct Storage of Biomass (DSB) Coalition, a new industry working group bringing together leading companies to advance understanding, credibility, and responsible deployment of direct biomass storage as a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) pathway.
Direct storage of biomass (DSB), also referred to as terrestrial storage of biomass, involves durably storing organic material such as waste wood from forests, agricultural residues like corn stover, biochar, or other plant and biological matter. Storing these organic residues allow the carbon previously absorbed by the biomass to be durably locked out of the active carbon cycle. The biomass can be safely buried, stored deep underground in sealed reservoirs, wells or other containers. When designed and governed effectively, DSB can deliver durable atmospheric carbon removal while leveraging existing forestry, agricultural, and biomass-handling infrastructure.
Convened by the Carbon Business Council, the DSB Coalition serves as a forum for collaboration among project developers, technology providers, and policy experts working to clarify best practices, improve shared understanding of the pathway, and support informed decision-making by carbon credit buyers, policymakers, and other stakeholders. The DSB Coalition is chaired by Keith Driver, a Partner at Leading Carbon / Clear Sky Limited. Coalition members include: Blue Forest, Carba, Carbon Lockdown Project, Carbonsate, EcoEngineers, Graphyte, Isometric, Leading Carbon / Clear Sky, Living Carbon, Mast Reforestation, Nature Focus, Puro.Earth, Rewind, Tau Carbon, Timber Turn, Vaulted Deep, and Woodcache.
The Coalition will prioritize:
Publishing a comprehensive issue brief outlining how direct storage of biomass works, where it fits within climate and land-use policy, and what’s needed to support responsible deployment
Engaging and educating carbon removal buyers and other stakeholders on DSB’s role within a diversified carbon removal portfolio, including its scalability, durability considerations, and potential ecosystem and community co-benefits
Exploring frameworks for responsible biomass sourcing and long-term stewardship, including integrating DSB with forest, agriculture and land management practices
“Direct storage of biomass builds on how forests and agricultural land are already managed, which is part of what makes it so compelling,” said Ben Rubin, Executive Director of the Carbon Business Council. “It offers a pathway to keep carbon out of the atmosphere, while supporting land stewardship, local economies, and climate goals at the same time. This coalition is designed to help bring rigor, transparency, and coordination to a pathway that can complement other high-quality carbon removal approaches.”
“What makes the DSB Coalition important is that it shifts the conversation from individual projects to industry outcomes,” said Keith Driver, Chair of the Direct Storage of Biomass Coalition. “Direct Storage of Biomass has the potential to scale quickly because it builds on existing forestry, agricultural, and biomass supply chains, but scaling responsibly requires shared standards and open collaboration. The coalition brings together groups that might otherwise work in isolation and creates a space to solve common challenges — from measurement and verification to public engagement and policy alignment. If we want durable carbon removal to become a reliable part of climate infrastructure, the industry needs to move together, and that’s what the coalition is designed to enable.”
Alongside carbon removal, DSB projects may deliver additional benefits when integrated into broader land-management strategies, including reduced wildfire risk, support for ecosystem restoration, and new economic opportunities for rural and Indigenous communities. The coalition will emphasize the importance of meaningful community engagement, environmental safeguards, and transparent monitoring, reporting, and verification as the pathway continues to scale.
The Direct Storage of Biomass Coalition is part of the Carbon Business Council’s broader initiative to scale carbon removal across air, land, rock, and water. Each vertical fosters deeper collaboration within individual pathways while reinforcing the sector’s collective strength as a unified carbon removal ecosystem.
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