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Charm Industrial

Biomass to bio-oil for storage underground

Overview

Charm Industrial captures carbon by turning agricultural residues into bio-oil through pyrolysis and then pumps the bio-oil deep underground where it solidifies, permanently storing CO2. This process uses agricultural waste as feedstock and creates a self-sustaining chemical reaction to convert biomass into a carbon-rich liquid, which is injected underground for long-term storage, reducing risks like wildfires, soil erosion, and land-use change. The company charges agricultural clients for converting their residues into bio-oil and storing it, offering end-to-end carbon capture and storage services. Unlike typical CCS firms that rely on industrial CO2 streams or dedicated geological projects, Charm Industrial focuses on readily available farm waste and provides a complete service from feedstock collection to underground sequestration. Its goal is to help customers cut their carbon footprints and contribute to lowering atmospheric CO2 levels over time.

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About Charm Industrial

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Why Charm Industrial is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingEnergy

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$145.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • JPMorganChase bought 61,500 more tons in June 2026 and added $20 million debt.
  • Colorado awarded Charm $8 million in October 2026 for Fort Lupton expansion.
  • Charm’s Louisiana storage conversion adds 500,000 tonnes of capacity.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 verification missed a CO2 and VOC wellhead test, exposing MRV weakness.
  • Charm relies on JPMorganChase, Google, and TD Bank for demand concentration.
  • A stricter Isometric protocol in 2027 cuts off Charm's credit revenue.

What makes Charm Industrial unique

  • Charm converts biomass into bio-oil, then stores it underground permanently.
  • Isometric verified Charm credits in 2026, boosting buyer trust versus peers.
  • Charm’s wildfire fuel reduction partnerships turn mitigation waste into storage feedstock.

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Total Funding

$145.5M

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Stock Options
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

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The Gazette
Oct 24th, 2026
Colorado awards $13.9M in taxpayer-funded grants for cutting pollution.

Colorado awards $13.9M in taxpayer-funded grants for cutting pollution. Published October 24, 2026 11:07am The Colorado Energy Office announced Wednesday it is awarding $13.9 million in taxpayer funds to help companies cut pollution from factories and other industrial sites. The General Assembly created the state's Clean Air Program in 2022, transferring $25 million from the state's General Fund, which is filled mainly by state income and sales taxes. The office is directly paying about $2.8 million from the program. The remaining $11.1 million comes from refundable tax credits. Companies can use the credits to lower their Colorado income taxes or get a cash refund from the state if the credit is bigger than the taxes they owe. Either way, the cost is paid by Colorado taxpayers through the state budget. The energy office said the awards bring total state spending on industrial pollution cuts to more than $73 million since 2023. Officials said the projects should reduce emissions by an amount equal to taking 14,507 gas-powered cars off the road each year. Several of the projects are in the Front Range area that does not meet federal ozone standards. Gov. Jared Polis said in a news release that the state is investing in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and is supporting new technologies such as carbon management and methane detection. Will Toor, head of the Colorado Energy Office, said factories and other industrial operations are a leading source of greenhouse gases and other air pollution. "We are already seeing great progress reducing pollution from industrial facilities, and our ongoing support for these initiatives will move us closer to achieving our climate goals while ensuring cleaner air across the state," Toor said in the release. The direct grants go to two technology companies that still need to find places to install their equipment. Grand Valley Instrumentation of Grand Junction gets $101,400 for equipment that finds methane leaks at landfills. Vycarb gets $2.7 million for a system that captures carbon from wastewater treatment plants. The five companies receiving the refundable tax credits: - Charm Industrial Inc. gets $8 million to expand its Fort Lupton plant by installing a new pyrolysis unit that turns leftover wood and farm waste into a liquid that is pumped underground to store carbon. - TPSR Solar 16 LLC gets $1,055,738 to install a large battery system at a manufacturing plant in Weld County so the facility can use less diesel backup power and reduce peak electricity charges. - Origen Carbon Solutions Inc. gets $1 million to pay for an engineering design study of a proposed low-emission lime plant at the Great Western Industrial Park in Windsor. - New Belgium Brewing Company Inc. gets $699,595 to replace an old ammonia refrigeration system at its Fort Collins brewery with newer, more efficient equipment. - Underground Manufacturing LLC (Vertpack) gets $360,627 to install a high-efficiency printer at its commercial packaging plant in Longmont. Colorado law requires the industrial sector to cut its greenhouse gas emissions 20% below 2015 levels by 2030. The energy office recently released a longer-term plan that looks at ways to cut industrial emissions further. The Common Sense Institute, a Denver research group, estimated in a 2025 report that environmental and emissions rules had already cost Colorado $18.3 billion in economic output and $13.8 billion in personal income through 2023. Some environmental groups question whether storing carbon underground is an effective approach. In a GreenLatinos 2023 statement on EPA power-plant carbon rules by Mark Magaña, founding president and CEO, he said, "We want to call attention to the potential adverse harms that CCS and other nascent fossil-based technologies like hydrogen can have within communities that have already borne the brunt of carbon pollution." The organization has reiterated these concerns as late as Thursday in other statements to the press. Applications for more Clean Air Program grants are open until Nov. 20. The next round of tax credits opens Nov. 1.

Centennial State News
Oct 22nd, 2026
Colorado Energy Office awards $13.9 million for industrial emissions reduction projects.

Colorado Energy Office awards $13.9 million for industrial emissions reduction projects. The Colorado Energy Office has allocated $13.9 million toward seven new projects targeting reduced industrial emissions statewide. The funded efforts include innovative technologies such as methane detection systems and bio-oil production facilities aimed at cutting greenhouse gases. 2 days ago Thursday, Oct 22 By Centennial State News The Colorado Energy Office announced on Oct. 21 that it has awarded $13.9 million in funding for industrial emissions reduction initiatives through the Clean Air Program grant and the Colorado Industrial Tax Credit Offering. The funding will support six projects and one study aimed at reducing annual emissions, which is expected to be equivalent to removing 14,507 gas-powered cars from Colorado roads. Governor Polis said, "Protecting our environment means investing in data-driven strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are encouraging the use of new technologies to reduce pollution, like carbon management and methane detection, that will make the air we breathe cleaner and protect our state for generations to come." This round of Clean Air Program funding focused on technological innovation for onsite emission reductions, while the tax credit program offered broader support for industrial emission initiatives. Projects receiving awards include methane detection systems, carbon management technology, battery energy storage systems, high efficiency equipment upgrades, bio-oil production from biomass residues, refrigeration system replacements with energy efficient models, and a design study for a zero-emission lime facility. Will Toor, Executive Director of the Colorado Energy Office, said: "Industry and manufacturing are a leading source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other harmful air pollution in Colorado. We are already seeing great progress reducing pollution from industrial facilities, and our ongoing support for these initiatives will move us closer to achieving our climate goals while ensuring cleaner air across the state." Among specific awards: Grand Valley Instrumentation received $101,400 for methane detection technology; Vycarb received $2.7 million for carbon management at wastewater treatment; TPSR Solar 16 LLC was awarded over $1 million to install a grid-connected battery energy storage system; Underground Manufacturing LLC dba Vertpack received over $360 thousand for an efficient printer upgrade; Charm Industrial Inc. was awarded $8 million to convert biomass into bio-oil; New Belgium Brewing Company Inc. received nearly $700 thousand to replace its refrigeration system; Origen Carbon Solutions Inc. was granted $1 million toward engineering design work on a zero-emission lime facility. Applications have opened again as of October 20 for another round of Clean Air Program grants, with an informational webinar scheduled on October 28. The next cycle of tax credit applications opens November 1 with another webinar planned November 4. The Colorado Energy Office recently published an Industrial Decarbonization Blueprint report evaluating current direct sources of GHG emissions from manufacturing and natural gas sectors while outlining strategies aiming at net-zero industrial GHG emissions by 2050.

CSR Company
Aug 27th, 2026
MetLife 2025 sustainability report: reducing our environmental impact.

MetLife 2025 sustainability report: reducing its environmental impact. MetLife seeks to strengthen long-term business performance by reducing its environmental impact, creating operational efficiencies, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. In support of this objective, Csr Company has set an ambition to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its global operations and MetLife's general account (GA) investment portfolio by 2050 or sooner.[1] Aligned with New Frontier, Csr Company aim to reduce emissions where Csr Company has control to help minimize risks, strengthen all-weather performance and improve operations. Csr Company complement these efforts by using natural resources efficiently, reducing water consumption, and minimizing waste sent to landfills. Energy and emissions. MetLife takes a disciplined approach to energy and emissions management to improve efficiencies, enhance performance, help manage risks and support a thriving workforce - implementing initiatives that lower operating costs, promote collaboration and enhance how Csr Company deliver responsible growth and long-term value. Csr Company has decreased location-based GHG emissions by 52 percent since 2019 and have maintained carbon neutrality for its offices, fleets and business travel since 2016.[2] Csr Company promote energy efficiency and implement green building practices throughout its 8.9 million square feet of offices, including by: * Consolidating office space and implementing efficiency upgrades, such as installing LED lighting, enhancing building management systems and improving plug load management; * Strategically managing and optimizing performance of data center operations to reduce total electricity consumption, for example by consolidating mainframes and Intermediate Distribution Frame closets and transitioning from wireless access points to Power over Ethernet; * Replacing fleet vehicles with electric or hybrid options, where possible; * Encouraging global reductions in business travel, such as recommending combining trips, traveling by train instead of air and flying premium economy instead of business class on long-haul flights; * Generating on-site renewable energy at offices in Madrid, Spain, and Nicosia, Cyprus; * Purchasing renewable energy via energy attribute certificates - issued when one megawatt-hour of electricity is generated and delivered to the grid from a renewable energy resource - to match its global electricity consumption (see GHG Emissions and Energy data in Sustainability Scorecard); and * Supplementing emissions reductions and energy efficiency initiatives with a diverse portfolio of third-party-certified carbon offset and removal projects that drive tangible economic and community benefits in addition to carbon reduction. As one example, Csr Company has partnered with Charm Industrial to reduce wildfire risk in Colorado by converting biomass into biochar, a charcoal-like substance. Beyond carbon sequestration, the partnership is also creating new local jobs and access to employee benefits that help build long-term financial security. Optimizing high-performance offices. Csr Company integrate sustainability and well-being features into its offices and operations to create healthy, energizing workplaces. Csr Company maintain green leasing guidelines and prioritize using sustainable materials in its buildings, striving for its global offices to be certified to green or healthy building standards, particularly Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, ENERGY STAR(R), Fitwel and Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. Properties managed by MetLife Investment Management (MIM) also strive for green and healthy building standards. Within its facilities, Csr Company aim to minimize its consumption of water, plastics, paper and other natural resources and reduce the volume of waste, including food waste and e-waste, that Csr Company send to landfills. Csr Company also provide high levels of indoor air quality and natural light and offer amenities, such as healthy dining options and sit-stand desks. MetLife's Global Event Operations team prioritizes paperless conferences, local sourcing and eco-friendly alternatives. MetLife also prioritizes sourcing products that allow Csr Company to consume less, operate more efficiently and generate co-benefits such as cost savings, when possible. Please see its Sustainability Scorecard for its water and energy use, waste diversion and green building certification data. Driving supply chain sustainability. MetLife's Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability program helps Csr Company align suppliers with its environmental stewardship values and expectations for responsible business practices. To drive continuous improvement and mitigate potential sustainability-related risks in its supply chain, Csr Company request sustainability information during supplier onboarding and ongoing supplier management processes. Through supplier engagement, Csr Company expand its understanding of its suppliers' business goals and performance and foster a culture of transparency and collaboration. By 2030, Csr Company aim to have two-thirds of its top suppliers by spend set emissions-reduction goals. 68 percent of suppliers by spend had established goals in 2025.[3] Csr Company work with its suppliers to find innovative opportunities to advance sustainability and encourage its top suppliers to disclose their climate risks, environmental targets and GHG emissions through the annual CDP Questionnaire, so that Csr Company can analyze its supply chain for resiliency. To learn more about MetLife's broader supplier management practices, see Supplier Management. [1 See] [Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures] [for additional information about MetLife's GA assets under management (AUM). Learn more about its approach to] [Net Zero] [. Please also see] [Forward-Looking Statements] [.] [2 MetLife's carbon neutrality efforts apply to global owned and leased offices, global vehicle fleets (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) and employee business travel (Scope 3 Category 6). MetLife purchases energy attribute certificates and carbon credits to offset the remainder of annual emissions in these categories. See] [Glossary] [.] [3 For the top 80 percent of MetLife suppliers by spend, this target measures suppliers that set public commitments to reduce GHG emissions by 2025 or later, aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 2°C above pre-industrial times. Spend represents procurable spend with third-party suppliers. MetLife uses its own discretion for determining supplier alignment based on supplier's reported emissions-reduction goal attributes, such as scope coverage, target year, base year and reduction percentage. Evaluation occurs on an annual basis.]

CSRwire
Aug 26th, 2026
MetLife 2025 sustainability report: reducing our environmental impact.

MetLife 2025 sustainability report: reducing its environmental impact. August 26, 2026 MetLife seeks to strengthen long-term business performance by reducing its environmental impact, creating operational efficiencies, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. In support of this objective, CSRwire, LLC has set an ambition to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its global operations and MetLife's general account (GA) investment portfolio by 2050 or sooner.[1] Aligned with New Frontier, CSRwire, LLC aim to reduce emissions where CSRwire, LLC has control to help minimize risks, strengthen all-weather performance and improve operations. CSRwire, LLC complement these efforts by using natural resources efficiently, reducing water consumption, and minimizing waste sent to landfills. Energy and emissions. MetLife takes a disciplined approach to energy and emissions management to improve efficiencies, enhance performance, help manage risks and support a thriving workforce - implementing initiatives that lower operating costs, promote collaboration and enhance how CSRwire, LLC deliver responsible growth and long-term value. CSRwire, LLC has decreased location-based GHG emissions by 52 percent since 2019 and have maintained carbon neutrality for its offices, fleets and business travel since 2016.[2] CSRwire, LLC promote energy efficiency and implement green building practices throughout its 8.9 million square feet of offices, including by: * Consolidating office space and implementing efficiency upgrades, such as installing LED lighting, enhancing building management systems and improving plug load management; * Strategically managing and optimizing performance of data center operations to reduce total electricity consumption, for example by consolidating mainframes and Intermediate Distribution Frame closets and transitioning from wireless access points to Power over Ethernet; * Replacing fleet vehicles with electric or hybrid options, where possible; * Encouraging global reductions in business travel, such as recommending combining trips, traveling by train instead of air and flying premium economy instead of business class on long-haul flights; * Generating on-site renewable energy at offices in Madrid, Spain, and Nicosia, Cyprus; * Purchasing renewable energy via energy attribute certificates - issued when one megawatt-hour of electricity is generated and delivered to the grid from a renewable energy resource - to match its global electricity consumption (see GHG Emissions and Energy data in Sustainability Scorecard); and * Supplementing emissions reductions and energy efficiency initiatives with a diverse portfolio of third-party-certified carbon offset and removal projects that drive tangible economic and community benefits in addition to carbon reduction. As one example, CSRwire, LLC has partnered with Charm Industrial to reduce wildfire risk in Colorado by converting biomass into biochar, a charcoal-like substance. Beyond carbon sequestration, the partnership is also creating new local jobs and access to employee benefits that help build long-term financial security. Optimizing high-performance offices. CSRwire, LLC integrate sustainability and well-being features into its offices and operations to create healthy, energizing workplaces. CSRwire, LLC maintain green leasing guidelines and prioritize using sustainable materials in its buildings, striving for its global offices to be certified to green or healthy building standards, particularly Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, ENERGY STAR(R), Fitwel and Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. Properties managed by MetLife Investment Management (MIM) also strive for green and healthy building standards. Within its facilities, CSRwire, LLC aim to minimize its consumption of water, plastics, paper and other natural resources and reduce the volume of waste, including food waste and e-waste, that CSRwire, LLC send to landfills. CSRwire, LLC also provide high levels of indoor air quality and natural light and offer amenities, such as healthy dining options and sit-stand desks. MetLife's Global Event Operations team prioritizes paperless conferences, local sourcing and eco-friendly alternatives. MetLife also prioritizes sourcing products that allow CSRwire, LLC to consume less, operate more efficiently and generate co-benefits such as cost savings, when possible. Please see its Sustainability Scorecard for its water and energy use, waste diversion and green building certification data. Driving supply chain sustainability. MetLife's Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability program helps CSRwire, LLC align suppliers with its environmental stewardship values and expectations for responsible business practices. To drive continuous improvement and mitigate potential sustainability-related risks in its supply chain, CSRwire, LLC request sustainability information during supplier onboarding and ongoing supplier management processes. Through supplier engagement, CSRwire, LLC expand its understanding of its suppliers' business goals and performance and foster a culture of transparency and collaboration. By 2030, CSRwire, LLC aim to have two-thirds of its top suppliers by spend set emissions-reduction goals. 68 percent of suppliers by spend had established goals in 2025.[3] CSRwire, LLC work with its suppliers to find innovative opportunities to advance sustainability and encourage its top suppliers to disclose their climate risks, environmental targets and GHG emissions through the annual CDP Questionnaire, so that CSRwire, LLC can analyze its supply chain for resiliency. [1 See] [Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures] [for additional information about MetLife's GA assets under management (AUM). Learn more about its approach to] [Net Zero] [. Please also see] [Forward-Looking Statements] [.] [2 MetLife's carbon neutrality efforts apply to global owned and leased offices, global vehicle fleets (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) and employee business travel (Scope 3 Category 6). MetLife purchases energy attribute certificates and carbon credits to offset the remainder of annual emissions in these categories. See] [Glossary] [.] [3 For the top 80 percent of MetLife suppliers by spend, this target measures suppliers that set public commitments to reduce GHG emissions by 2025 or later, aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 2°C above pre-industrial times. Spend represents procurable spend with third-party suppliers. MetLife uses its own discretion for determining supplier alignment based on supplier's reported emissions-reduction goal attributes, such as scope coverage, target year, base year and reduction percentage. Evaluation occurs on an annual basis.]

ESG News
Jun 5th, 2026
JPMorgan buys 61,500 tons of carbon removal from Charm Industrial, provides $20M facility

Charm Industrial has secured a 61,500-tonne carbon removal deal with JPMorganChase, bringing the bank's total purchases from the company to 90,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ equivalent. JPMorganChase has also provided a separate $20 million venture debt facility to support Charm's expansion. The San Francisco-based startup converts biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and injects it underground for permanent storage. The new financing will help expand Charm's Colorado operations, including processing forest residues from wildfire mitigation projects. The deal represents one of the largest bilateral agreements for bio-oil carbon removal. The venture debt will support facility expansion at Charm's Fort Lupton site and create jobs for pyrolyser operators whilst addressing wildfire risks in the American West.

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