Microsoft Azure: Microsoft signs carbon deal with Arbor

Microsoft has signed a biomass carbon sequestration carbon capture deal with biomass sequestering company Arbor. The company's system uses waste biomass to create power, while also capturing the CO2 it says would have been released into the atmosphere via that biomass decomposing or burning up in forest fires. Starting in 2027, Arbor will support Microsoft’s climate goals by delivering 5,000 tons of carbon removal per year while generating 5MW.

“This contract with Microsoft serves as a significant endorsement from one of the most influential and trusted leaders in the industry,” said Brad Hartwig, CEO of Arbor. “Microsoft’s commitment to draw down their historical emissions by 2050 perfectly aligns with our mission to bring the planet back into balance with carbon-negative electricity and permanent carbon removal. This agreement underlines the promise of our technology and is another critical step in getting this project off the ground. Together, we’re not just powering the future - we are erasing the emissions of the past.”

Brian Marrs, senior director for carbon removal and energy at Microsoft, added: “The technical promise and modularity of Arbor’s system makes it a very compelling climate solution. Arbor has established a clear, actionable blueprint for simultaneously removing CO2 while producing clean electricity. We look forward to collaborating with the Arbor team on our path to carbon-negativity.”