Governance

Overview

The governance model of the bioCOMPOST pilot aims to ensure that the initiative operates with both technical professionalism and local agricultural participation.

The program is structured around a dedicated project company responsible for operational implementation, while local community enterprises participate as strategic partners within the ownership structure.

This approach allows the pilot to maintain operational reliability while ensuring that farmers and local agricultural systems remain central to the initiative.

Governance Structure

The bioCOMPOST pilot is implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) created specifically for the project.

The SPV structure is designed to combine three key elements:

• professional system development and management

• participation of local agricultural communities

• integration of crop and livestock systems within a circular biomass framework

The proposed shareholding structure is as follows:

Shareholder Role Share

CEV (Project Developer) Project development and operational management 80%

Community Enterprise Farmer participation and compost utilization 10%

(Organic Agriculture)

Community Enterprise Organic input supply and livestock integration 10%
(Livestock)

Role of the Lead Implementation Partner

CEV serves as the lead implementation partner responsible for establishing and operating the pilot system.

Key responsibilities include:

• development of the Compost and Biomass Hub

• system design for biomass collection and compost production

• procurement of equipment and technical systems

• recruitment of operational staff

• implementation of the digital MRV monitoring system

• financial and operational management of the pilot

This role ensures that the pilot operates with professional technical standards and transparent operational procedures.

Community Enterprise Participation

Local Community Enterprises participate as strategic partners within the governance structure.

The Community Enterprise for Organic Agriculture represents participating farmers and supports the transition toward organic rice production and improved soil management.

The Community Enterprise for Livestock contributes to the organic input supply chain by coordinating livestock producers and providing manure resources required for compost production.

This structure allows crop and livestock systems to become part of a local circular nutrient cycle, strengthening the resilience of agricultural systems in the region.

Professional Operations

Although the pilot incorporates community participation, day-to-day operations will be managed by a professional operations team recruited by the SPV.

The operations team will oversee:

• compost hub operations

• biomass intake and logistics

• compost production management

• quality control and testing

• digital MRV data monitoring

• reporting and performance tracking

This operational approach ensures that the pilot maintains consistent technical standards and reliable system performance.

Transparent Monitoring

The governance model also integrates a digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system.

The MRV system supports transparent monitoring across the entire operational chain, including:

• biomass collection and bale tracking

• organic input supply

• compost batch monitoring

• compost distribution to farmers

• soil testing and soil health monitoring

The integration of digital monitoring allows the program to generate credible operational data and support future scaling of circular biomass systems.

Transparent Monitoring

The governance model also integrates a digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system.

The MRV system supports transparent monitoring across the entire operational chain, including:

• biomass collection and bale tracking

• organic input supply

• compost batch monitoring

• compost distribution to farmers

• soil testing and soil health monitoring

The integration of digital monitoring allows the program to generate credible operational data and support future scaling of circular biomass systems.