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Jord wants to revolutionize the fuel industry by producing biofuel from grass used to regenerate marginal and degraded soils. Jord's approach offers an alternative to fossil fuels whilst capturing more carbon than it emits.
This campaign's purpose is to finance the construction of a pressing facility to enable the production of biofuel from C4-grass in the Dominican Republic. 
Jord envisions a sustainable future for the Dominican Republic by producing CO2e-negative biofuel from regeneratively grown C4-grass, that can facilitate a transition towards renewable energy. In a broad sense, the project involves reducing the country's dependence on fossil fuels, preventing deforestation, and actively contributing to the restoration of marginal and degraded land. Jord believes that biofuel will play a pivotal role in steering the country toward a renewable, environmentally conscious, and resilient future.
The establishment of a pressing facility on one of Jord’s land plots will enable the production of biofuel from C4-grass, responding to the demonstrated local demand as signified by secured letters of intent. The next step in the sequence is to connect a pellet production line to increase the value of the biomass. A dedicated warehouse will be constructed to house pressing operations and manage inventory. Additionally, solar panels will be installed, fostering energy self-sufficiency.
The expected success of this initiative will provide a scalable model, for expansion within the Dominican Republic, across the region, and ultimately, on a global scale.
Promotion of sustainable fuel alternatives: Jord's operations yield approximately 36,000 tons of sustainable biofuel per 1,000 hectares of land with C4 grass, grown regeneratively. The sustainable biofuel is a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, that can be used in a wide range of industries.
Contribution to carbon removal and mitigation of climate change impacts: through a validated methodology, Jord promotes carbon storage in the soil and in the biomass above the soil. The methodology also avoids further carbon emissions, by enabling burning biofuel instead of fossil fuels. Replacing fossil fuel with biofuel from Jord's first unit can avoid approximately 30,000 tons of CO2 from being emitted to the atmosphere every year.
Restoration of degraded soil’s health and productivity: Within Jord’s business model, the land used for the C4 grass production, processed as biofuel, is marginal and degraded land – which means that those areas that are poor in nutrition and/or are not being used for agriculture are used with a better purpose.
The land is managed with a holistic regenerative agronomic plan in which from 8 to 12 years, the land goes through a regeneration phase, storing CO2 underground and nutrients from the biomass of the C4 grass. After that, comes a phase of around 2 years of food or commercial farming crops.
Sustainable production practices and decoupling growth from environmental degradation: At this stage, Jord's local factory is set to be 100% self-sustainable, utilizing no external grid resources. At the same time, Jord’s activities create jobs and aim for few to no layoffs resulting from the repurposing of coal factories.
Founded in 2017 Jord is committed to restoring the biosphere and delivering renewable products. Headquartered in Stockholm, the leadership team includes CEO and Chairman Peder Dagsanth, Managing Director Charles Hefner in the Dominican Republic, and Managing Director Ababacar Diop in Senegal. The global team includes five individuals at headquarters, 14 FTE in July and 9 FTE in June in Senegal (including 4 managers), and 18 FTE in July and 16 FTE in June in the Dominican Republic (including 2 managers), all collaborating towards the company’s vision.
Jord's mission can be traced back to Peder's upbringing in western Sweden, where a profound connection to forest management sparked the realization that nature could be a crucial source for restoring the natural carbon cycle. In 2017, a mission was undertaken by the leadership of the company, alongside innovators and agro-industry experts, to create an efficient process that regenerates soil, addresses rising CO2 levels, reduces fossil fuel dependency, and restores the natural carbon cycle.
Jord's regenerative agroforestry model utilizes marginal and or degraded land and specialized C4-grasses to absorb significant amounts of CO2, enriching the soil and increasing fertility. The harvested grass transforms into solid biofuel and biochar, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels while enhancing soil quality.
To Jord's knowledge, the company stands as a unique provider, offering a holistic solution to the three-fold problem of degraded and marginal lands, dependency on fossil fuels, and increasing levels of CO2 in the atmosphere. Reinventing biofuel, Jord is leading the way with a sustainable approach that prioritizes environmental preservation. Looking ahead, Jord hopes to scale worldwide, with ample marginal and degraded land in need of restoration, coupled with a rising energy demand and a growing population. Envisioning a future free of fossil fuels, Jord is committed to making a significant contribution to this transformative goal.
In 2023, Jord achieved noteworthy milestones. Partnering with Phoenix BioPower, the company is actively researching and developing a comprehensive commercial platform for renewable and dispatchable power, accelerating the transition to green and sustainable power generation.
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