ABOUT US

AgriGain Carbon Industries SA (Pty) Ltd is based in St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape.

We are registered with Carbon Standards International (CSI)—the Swiss authority on biochar carbon removal. Registration No. 2023 / 780642 / 07.
Our Managing Director, Harry Bateman, brings 20+ years of hands-on IAP experience. He is an endorsed C-Sink Manager—making AgriGain among the first African entities authorised to certify biochar carbon credits.

OUR STORY

The start to our story was a formulation of 20+ years of operational experience in the industry, with key role players and spearheading what we stand for today.

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS & RELATIONS

AgriGain works closely with institutional partners, regulators, landowners, research bodies, and implementation partners to deliver credible, scalable, and standards-aligned regenerative agricultural solutions.

OUR COMPLIANCE INFRASTRUCTURE

Built by Aart Verrips (30+ years in inspection authority and regulatory compliance). Our system turns verification from paperwork into operational infrastructure.

Component and What It Means for Clients & Partners:
CSI Registration - International certification. Swiss-based. Satisfies external auditors.
C-Sink Manager - Direct certification authority. Full chain-of-custody from biomass to credit.
Digital MRV - IoT sensors (Otto Wireless) + laboratory testing (Bem Labs, PathCare). Tamper-proof audit trail.
Risk Framework - IBRA (24 issues, 25 risks) + 51 ESG KPIs. The governance architecture investors and auditors require.