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Sustainability & Climate Ag-Tech
Net-Zero Emissions.
Net-Zero Emissions.
Zero Microplastics.
in crop nutrition.
Nousbo is redefining the role of fertilizer in the global food system — transforming crop nutrition into a measurable climate solution. Our EcoRelease Tech addresses two of agriculture's most critical environmental challenges simultaneously: greenhouse gas emissions and microplastic contamination of soil.
The Challenge
The Problem We Solve
Agriculture accounts for up to 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional fertilizers are a primary driver — releasing Nitrous Oxide (N₂O), a greenhouse gas 273× more potent than CO₂, directly into farmland soils. At the same time, standard polymer-coated fertilizers leave persistent microplastic residues that accumulate in soil and waterways for decades.
The industry has lacked a single solution that addresses both. Until now.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
N₂O released from conventional fertilizers is 273× more potent than CO₂ as a greenhouse gas, making fertilizer use a critical lever in agricultural decarbonization.
Microplastic Contamination
Standard polymer-coated slow-release fertilizers leave persistent plastic shells in soil and waterways for decades, causing long-term ecological damage.
Our Technology
EcoRelease Tech
EcoRelease Tech
Precision Nutrition. Zero Residue. Net-Zero Emissions.
Nousbo's proprietary EcoRelease Tech (CRF, Controlled Release Fertilizer) combines Sigmoid-type and Linear release mechanisms to deliver customized nutrition precisely when and where crops need it — for up to 360 days. The result is a dramatic reduction in total fertilizer input and the nitrogen waste that drives N₂O emissions.
The biodegradable resin coating dissolves fully into soil, leaving zero toxic residue. Certified as Korea's No.1 High-Quality Fertilizer (Hi-Cote) and designed for EU FPR 2024/2770, which mandates biodegradable coatings across the EU from 2028, our technology is ahead of global regulatory requirements.
Controlled Release
360-Day Nutrition
100% Biodegradable Coating
EU FPR 2024/2770 Ready
TRL 9 Verified
Proven Impact
Impact at Scale
Field-verified results across multiple climates and crop types.
up to 70%
Reduction in N₂O emissions vs. conventional fertilizer
273×
Warming potential of N₂O relative to CO₂
1.5t
CO₂eq saved per hectare per year
0%
Microplastic residue left in soil
40,000 MT
Annual production capacity — TRL 9, ready to scale
Business Model
From Emission Reduction to Carbon Credits
Nousbo is developing a proprietary digital MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification) platform to quantify and verify field-level emission reductions — with KCS (Korea Credit System) methodology registration targeted for 2026 and commercial VCM credit issuance planned for 2027.
Once operational, this platform will deliver a turnkey solution for global food enterprises and agri-supply chains — transparently linking fertilizer use to verified carbon outcomes.
Scope 3 In-setting Solution
Directly link your supply chain fertilizer use to verified, tradeable carbon credits. We are actively seeking global partners to co-develop and co-commercialize this platform.
Directly link your supply chain fertilizer use to verified, tradeable carbon credits. We are actively seeking global partners to co-develop and co-commercialize this platform.
Our Journey
Climate Tech Roadmap
From commercialization to global scale — a transparent view of our progress.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2019 | CRF Technology Commercialized |
| 2025 | Hi-Cote — Korea's No.1 High-Quality Fertilizer Certified |
| 2025 | Indonesia Oil Palm Field Trial (Year 2 ongoing) |
| 2026 | KCS Carbon Reduction Methodology Registration |
| 2026 | MRV Platform Beta Launch |
| 2027 | VCM Credit Issuance & Global Scale-up |
| 2028 | EU FPR 2024/2770 Full Compliance |
Credentials
Regulatory Alignment
Our technology is not only field-proven — it is already ahead of the world's most demanding regulatory standards.
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Korea No.1 High-Quality Fertilizer
Hi-Cote certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (2025)
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EU FPR 2024/2770
Designed for the EU biodegradable coating mandate, effective 2028 — fully compliant ahead of schedule
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Field-Verified
Emission reduction data verified across multiple climates, crops, and geographies
Partner With Us
We are actively seeking global partners to co-commercialize the EcoRelease Tech platform — from carbon credit off-take agreements to MRV platform deployment across international supply chains.
→ Contact Us to Explore Partnership
