The mission of The Charcoal Project is to promote, facilitate, and advocate for the widespread adoption of clean burning technologies, sustainable fuel alternatives, and policies that support energy-poverty alleviation for those who depend on biomass as their primary fuel around the world. We Nuture: The Charcoal Project invests financial, technical, and business management resources in social enterprises that have the potential to grow and multiply. We look for early stage social enterprises that have the right combination of management, product development, market potential, and ambition. We Lead: Better charcoal and alternative solid biomass fuels still play a small part in the renewable energy equation, but we believe these fuels play an important part in displacing unsustainable wood charcoal in the energy mix. The Charcoal Project helps move the discussion forward by actively engaging with policy-makers, government agencies, businesses and academics in the sector. We provide resources to engage a community of practice so that voices at all levels can be heard in the discussion. We Share: Charcoal is a U$12 billion-a-year industry in sub-Saharan Africa, which is why we want to share the knowledge and engage everyone who can help make a difference. The Charcoal Project online provides a home and resources to the global community of stakeholders who are working to bring better fuels and technologies for those who need it most.