Microsoft Azure: Microsoft signs carbon removal deal in California with 3Degrees

Microsoft has signed a new cabon capture deal with climate solutions provider 3Degrees  to purchase more than 80,000 metric tons of carbon removals from Western Rivers Conservancy's (WRC) Blue Creek Improved Forest Management Project, located in Northern California. 
 

"Microsoft's investment in the Blue Creek Improved Forest Management Project highlights its commitment to impactful carbon removals and emphasizes the critical role these projects play in enhancing global climate efforts," said Jennifer Cohn, associate director of business partnerships at 3Degrees. "We are thrilled that Microsoft has chosen to support this project as it not only protects vital habitats but also supports the local community through sustainable land management."

“We are pleased that 3Degrees is providing carbon removals that meet our quality criteria," said Brian Marrs, senior director of energy and carbon removal at Microsoft. “Microsoft's purchase of carbon removal credits from this project supports our near-term climate goals via a diversified portfolio of carbon removal.”