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Occidental and ADNOC’s investment arm, XRG, have signed a Strategic DAC Framework Agreement to evaluate a joint venture for a large-scale Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility in South Texas. Under...
J.P. Morgan has committed blended finance to support Mati Carbon’s global expansion, enabling the carbon removal startup to scale its enhanced rock weathering (ERW) technology across the Global South. The...
Microsoft has signed a landmark framework agreement with Rubicon Carbon to purchase 18 million tonnes of high-quality nature-based carbon removal credits, in what is among the largest single-buyer carbon credit...
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has taken a pioneering step in the fixed income space by adopting the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) ‘Sustainability Improver’ labels for two of its...
Climeworks has completed large-scale testing of its Generation 3 Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, confirming a significant leap in efficiency. Powered by Svante’s structured adsorbents, the system doubles CO₂ capture...
Fastmarkets, a global leader in commodity price reporting and market intelligence, has launched a new carbon intelligence service aimed at helping businesses meet urgent decarbonization demands and manage regulatory risk...
United Airlines has deepened its commitment to decarbonizing aviation by investing in Twelve, a cleantech company that converts CO₂ into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. The investment was...
Holcim, in collaboration with renowned architect Alejandro Aravena and his firm ELEMENTAL, has introduced a breakthrough in sustainable construction: a biochar-based concrete mix that actively removes carbon from the atmosphere....
Microsoft has entered a landmark agreement with forest investment and management firm EFM to secure up to 3 million nature-based carbon removal credits as part of its broader effort to...
NYK Line has taken a significant step toward decarbonization, becoming the first Japanese company to purchase a portfolio of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits from Swiss climate tech leader Climeworks....
The Rockefeller Foundation plans to retire 60 coal-fired power plants in developing countries by 2030 through a new carbon finance initiative, following the approval of its methodology by leading carbon...
Microsoft has more than doubled its carbon removal commitment with Stockholm Exergi, increasing the volume of carbon dioxide to be permanently stored from 3.3 million tons to 5.08 million tons...
Verra has introduced a groundbreaking methodology to drive the early retirement of coal-fired power plants while ensuring that communities and workers aren’t left behind. The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) methodology,...
Artio, a climate-focused insurer, has become the first company to receive Lloyd’s coverholder approval to underwrite carbon projects at the earliest stage—before implementation begins. This pioneering move enables investment in...
Blue Yonder has acquired the business of Pledge Earth Technologies, a UK-based climate tech firm, to integrate precise and accredited carbon emissions reporting into its end-to-end supply chain platform. Founded...
S&P Global Commodity Insights has expanded its coverage of alternative marine fuels with the launch of low-carbon methanol marine fuel price assessments for Shanghai and Rotterdam, effective May 2. These...
Carbon Alpha has partnered with Mangrove Systems to embed advanced digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) technology into its flagship North Star carbon removal project—Canada’s first large-scale bioenergy with carbon...
Brazilian carbon removal startup Mombak has secured $30 million in Series A funding, led by Union Square Ventures (USV), to accelerate reforestation and carbon credit operations across the Amazon. Founded...
EFM, a U.S.-based forest investment and management firm, has partnered with Sojitz Corporation of America—a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s Sojitz Corporation—to launch a $200 million forestry investment fund focused...
Patch has launched a new digital platform to transform how companies source, purchase, and manage carbon credits, aiming to unlock billions in much-needed climate finance. Designed for Chief Sustainability Officers...
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