Verde Advances Environmental Product Declaration for BioAsphalt Technology
Verde Resources Inc. has announced plans to develop an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the engineered biochar used in its BioAsphalt™ solution, marking a key step toward validating the environmental performance of its carbon-sequestering road material.
The company has commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by WAP Sustainability, which will form the basis of the EPD. This independent report is designed to provide verified, science-based data on the environmental impact of the product across its full life cycle, offering transparency to customers and stakeholders.
Verde’s BioAsphalt™ incorporates engineered biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, into asphalt to enable long-term carbon storage within road infrastructure. The company said the planned EPD could be among the first to fully account for both performance and durable carbon sequestration in such applications.
The development builds on earlier milestones, including a proof-of-concept project completed in 2024 in collaboration with Oregon Biochar Solutions and the National Center for Asphalt Technology. That project demonstrated the feasibility of using BioAsphalt™ in a live roadway and resulted in the issuance of carbon removal credits—reportedly the first of their kind linked to asphalt applications—providing early validation of the technology.
Verde’s ongoing work with WAP Sustainability aims to quantify the environmental footprint of its engineered biochar and support the creation of a robust, third-party verified framework for reporting. The EPD is expected to undergo independent verification and could be published later in 2026.
The initiative is also expected to support Verde’s strategic partnership with Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc., which operates across more than 110 countries. By establishing a credible environmental data framework, Verde aims to enable wider commercial deployment of BioAsphalt™ through Ergon’s distribution network.
According to the company, integrating engineered biochar into asphalt could transform roads into long-term carbon sinks, helping reduce emissions in the built environment while maintaining infrastructure performance. The effort aligns with broader industry trends toward increased transparency and standardisation in environmental reporting, particularly through recognised EPD frameworks.
WAP Sustainability, part of SLR Consulting, is currently conducting the LCA, with the next step involving third-party verification through an independent programme operator. The resulting EPD is expected to provide high-integrity environmental data to support decision-making in sustainable infrastructure projects.
