GHG Emissions, Industrial, Sourcing Renewables  -  July 30, 2024

Microsoft Purchases Carbon Removals

Microsoft entered into an agreement to purchase over 80,000 metric tons of carbon removals from Western Rivers Conservancy's Blue Creek Improved Forest Management Project located in Northern California.

This purchase supports Microsoft's near-term climate targets and commitment to supporting high-integrity carbon removal projects and was facilitated by 3Degrees, a global climate solutions provider and certified B Corporation.

Managed by Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC), the project  enhances forest carbon stocks in North America and provides funding to create the Blue Creek Forest and Salmon Sanctuary, which is part of a larger effort to conserve 47,000 acres of temperate rainforest by repatriating the land to the Yurok Tribe. 

Microsoft says its commitment sets a benchmark for corporate responsibility and demonstrates strategic foresight in addressing global environmental challenges of today and the future.

"We are pleased that 3Degrees is providing carbon removals that meet our quality criteria," stated Brian Marrs, Senior Director of Energy and Carbon Removal at Microsoft, in a statement." Microsoft's purchase of carbon removal credits from this project supports our near-term climate goals via a diversified portfolio of carbon removal."

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