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Puro.earth announced the company officially surpassed a monumental milestone, the issuance of over 1 million CO₂ Removal Certificates (CORCs), each representing one tonne of verified carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere.
This landmark achievement reflects both the platform’s scaling momentum and the growing demand for high-integrity, permanent carbon removal solutions globally. Since the platform’s first issuance in 2019, Puro.earth has emerged as a foundational force in the carbon removal ecosystem, catalyzing innovation, investment, and trust in engineered carbon removals.
Exponential Growth Signals Market Maturity
While it took nearly five years to reach the halfway mark of 500,000 CORCs, Puro.earth doubled that total in just one year—reaching 1 million CORCs in Q1 2025. If current trends continue, the next million-tonne milestone is expected before mid-2026.
“Reaching one million CO₂ removals is just the beginning,” said Jan-Willem Bode, President of Puro.earth. “We are committed to delivering proven, scalable, and high-quality carbon removal credits, and the next million is already in our sights.”
To date, over half of the issued CORCs—576,561 tonnes—have been retired, meaning companies have claimed them to compensate for their emissions. The remaining credits continue to fuel the rapidly evolving carbon market.
Proven Methodologies and Global Adoption
Puro.earth’s CORCs are issued under stringent, science-based methodologies. The largest shares come from Geologically Stored Carbon (34.3%)—including Direct Air Capture and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)—and Biochar (34.1%), both widely regarded for their permanence and scalability.
Geographically, the United States leads issuance volume, accounting for 45% of total CORCs, followed by Finland, Bolivia, and Brazil. The robust U.S. presence highlights a maturing supplier base and increasing project deployment.
Market Leaders and the Next Wave of Buyers
Trailblazing corporate buyers like Microsoft, Google, and the Frontier Buyers coalition have played a pivotal role in de-risking CDR investments and catalyzing market momentum. Looking ahead, hard-to-abate industries such as aviation, steel, shipping, and chemicals are expected to drive the next phase of demand.
Recent major transactions, such as a 200,000-tonne, four-year deal between SkiesFifty and Puro.earth supplier Gigablue, illustrate the growing appetite from industrial buyers seeking long-term carbon removal strategies.
Industry Leaders Applaud the Milestone
Leaders across the carbon removal ecosystem welcomed the milestone as a turning point for the industry:
“Reaching one million tonnes of CO₂ removed marks a significant milestone… We are proud to collaborate with Puro.earth to drive the advancement of biochar as a reliable CDR solution,” said Diego Justiniano, CEO of Exomad Green.
“This milestone is a testament to the growing momentum of durable carbon removal,” added Adrian Siegrist, Chief Commercial Officer at Climeworks.
Marco Magini of South Pole emphasized the platform’s role in scaling the sector: “Puro.earth and its partners have played a key role in growing a nascent market into a critical pillar of climate action.”
A Collaborative Vision for the Future
Puro.earth’s success is deeply rooted in collaboration. As Vice Chairman Antti Vihavainen reflected, “This milestone belongs to the courageous investors, pioneering suppliers, and visionary buyers who chose to lead, innovate, and act. Together, we are building the carbon removal economy.”
With support from stakeholders across the climate ecosystem, and growing demand for verifiable, durable CDR solutions, Puro.earth is poised to remain a key engine in scaling carbon removal to the levels required for global climate goals.