Microsoft Signs Carbon Removal Deal in the US

Microsoft has signed yet another carbon removal deal, this time buying carbon removal credits from forestry projects in the US with Anew Climate and sister company Aurora Sustainable Lands. Both companies announced a 10-year agreement to deliver 4.8 million nature-based carbon removal credits to Microsoft,  supporting one of the largest permanent working forest carbon removal efforts in the US. 

“We believe transparent and high-integrity nature-based carbon removal is important to meeting Microsoft’s Carbon Negative 2030 goal,” said Brian Marrs, senior director, energy and carbon removal at Microsoft. “This agreement with Anew and Aurora reflects our commitment to advancing the integrity and impact of improved forest management.”

“This agreement sets a new standard for nature-based carbon removals, pairing technical rigor with environmental stewardship at scale,” said Angela Schwarz, Anew Climate CEO. “Microsoft’s collaboration enables innovation that benefits the broader market and accelerates our collective path to net zero.”

"Aurora Sustainable Lands is distinctive because we are the landowner and operator, managing everything from root to credit. This comprehensive approach ensures the highest integrity and quality of our carbon credits,” said Jamie Houston, CEO of Aurora Sustainable Lands. “Microsoft, Anew, and Aurora all share a deep commitment to climate-smart, sustainable practices, ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.”