Biocarbon Iberia
About

A climate-tech venture rooted in Andalucía

Biocarbon Iberia was founded on a simple conviction: the residues that surround us are not waste, but the raw material of a cleaner, more prosperous regional economy.

Our mission

Turning waste into carbon value

We are developing a 360° circular platform that converts forestry and agricultural biomass into biochar, durable carbon removal, renewable energy and local opportunity — starting in Andalucía and designed to scale.

Andalucía has abundant sun, land and biomass — and a real need for sustainable rural livelihoods. We see a chance to address the climate challenge and the regional economy together, through one integrated system.

Rolling Andalusian countryside with olive groves at golden hour
What we stand for

Our values

Real Impact

We are focused on measurable, durable climate impact — not greenwashing or vague promises.

Local First

Value created in Andalucía should stay in Andalucía — in jobs, skills and resilient communities.

Integrity

We commit to recognised standards, transparency and independent verification.

Long-Term

We are building patiently and responsibly for durable outcomes, not quick wins.

Portrait of Mike Leja, founder of Biocarbon Iberia
Founder's vision

Why we started

Biocarbon Iberia grew from years of seeing biomass residues burned or wasted across the region, while the climate and rural economy both needed solutions.

“We believe Andalucía can lead — not by importing solutions, but by building a circular carbon economy on its own land, with its own people.”
Based in Andalucía, Spain

Let's build Andalucía's circular carbon economy

Whether you are an investor, biomass supplier, biochar buyer or strategic partner — we would welcome the conversation.