Verde's Carbon-Sucking Roads Inch Closer to Official Green Stamp

ST. LOUIS, MO – April 15, 2026 – The everyday roads we drive on may soon become a frontline tool in the fight against climate change. Verde Resources Inc. has announced a pivotal step toward this future, initiating a process to obtain an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the engineered biochar used in its innovative BioAsphalt™. This move, if successful, could provide the world's first rigorously verified, science-based proof that roads can not only be durable but also function as massive, measurable carbon sinks.

An EPD serves as a transparent, standardized report—often called a 'nutrition label' for building products—that details a product's environmental impact from cradle to grave. For Verde, securing this declaration would mean providing government agencies, developers, and contractors with undeniable proof of BioAsphalt's climate benefits, potentially revolutionizing how infrastructure projects are evaluated and built.

The New Standard in Green Pavement

At the heart of this initiative is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) being conducted by WAP Sustainability, a globally recognized consulting firm now part of SLR Consulting. The LCA meticulously analyzes every environmental aspect of Verde's engineered biochar, from raw material extraction to its final integration into asphalt. This assessment will form the bedrock of the EPD, which is expected to be published this summer after undergoing third-party verification.

The process adheres to stringent international protocols, including ISO 14025 for environmental declarations and ISO 21930, which provides specific rules for construction products. This aligns Verde's efforts with established industry frameworks like the National Asphalt Pavement Association's (NAPA) EPD program, ensuring the final declaration is credible, comparable, and ready for adoption across North American markets.

Biochar itself is a stable, charcoal-like material produced from biomass. When engineered and integrated into asphalt, it durably sequesters carbon that would have otherwise been released into the atmosphere. Verde's goal is to create an EPD that, for the first time, fully quantifies this durable carbon storage benefit alongside traditional performance metrics.

"We're thrilled to be part of Verde's ambitious initiative to advance a biochar-carbon EPD for sustainable road infrastructure," said William Paddock, Co-Founder and CEO of WAP Sustainability. "The LCA is in process, and the next step will be that the EPD undergoes third party verification through an independent Program Operator. We expect it to be published this summer."

From Carbon Credits to Commercial Confidence

This pursuit of an EPD is not Verde's first foray into third-party validation. The company has been methodically building a case for its technology. In December 2024, a landmark proof-of-concept project, conducted with Oregon Biochar Solutions and the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), demonstrated BioAsphalt's feasibility on a live roadway.

More importantly, the project generated 8 tons of verified Carbon Removal Credits (CORCs), certified by the leading carbon removal standard, Puro.earth. This marked the first time carbon credits had ever been generated from an asphalt application globally. The subsequent purchase of these credits by a major financial institution focused on carbon dioxide removal sent a powerful signal to the market: infrastructure-based carbon removal is not just a theoretical concept, but a bankable, high-integrity climate solution.

That success provided the institutional validation needed to take the next step. By mid-2025, Verde engaged WAP Sustainability to translate those proven carbon removal capabilities into the standardized language of an EPD, a critical tool for unlocking large-scale commercial and government contracts.

The Ergon Partnership: A Highway to Market

The timing of the EPD development is critical as it directly supports Verde's most significant commercial relationship. In late 2025, Verde signed an exclusive 10-year licensing agreement with Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc., the largest liquid asphalt producer and marketer in North America. This partnership provides Verde with an unparalleled pathway to market, leveraging Ergon's vast distribution network, which spans over 110 countries.

Ergon solidified its commitment with a $2 million strategic investment in Verde, signaling deep confidence in the technology's potential. However, for a company of Ergon's scale, bringing a new product to its massive customer base requires unimpeachable data. The forthcoming EPD is designed to provide just that—a transparent, third-party-verified document that allows customers to easily assess and adopt BioAsphalt™ for their projects.

By establishing this robust framework, Verde is enabling the scalable deployment of its carbon-sequestering asphalt. The EPD will serve as a key sales and marketing tool, giving Ergon's teams the high-integrity environmental data needed to win bids and drive adoption in a market increasingly focused on sustainability.

Building the Future on Carbon-Negative Foundations

Verde's initiative arrives at a time of surging demand for sustainable construction. The global green building materials market is projected to exceed $770 billion by 2034, fueled by corporate ESG commitments, consumer demand, and government policy. Green building certifications like LEED and BREEAM already award points for using products with EPDs, and new regulations, such as those spurred by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, are further increasing the emphasis on transparent environmental reporting.

This EPD could position BioAsphalt™ as a premier solution in this rapidly growing market. It moves the conversation beyond simply using recycled materials to creating infrastructure that actively heals the planet.

"By integrating engineered biochar into asphalt and validating its impact through rigorous LCA and EPD frameworks, Verde is creating the potential to transform everyday roads into measurable, verifiable carbon sinks," explained Karl Strahl, Director of Biochar and a Verde board member. He noted that this approach "bridges high performance infrastructure with high integrity carbon accounting," positioning the technology as a key to decarbonizing the built environment.

As cities, states, and nations race to meet net-zero targets, the materials used to build the world are coming under intense scrutiny. With a verified EPD in hand, Verde Resources and its partners will be equipped to argue that the road to a sustainable future may literally be paved with carbon-negative asphalt.