Entries by carbonfund

Boeing Locks in 40,000 Tons of Soil Carbon Removal with Texas-Based Grassroots Carbon

The aviation industry is under pressure to cut emissions while demand for air travel continues to grow. Against this backdrop, Boeing’s latest agreement with Grassroots Carbon signals a clear shift in how large emitters approach climate action. Instead of relying heavily on traditional offsets, the company is now backing high-quality carbon removal rooted in nature. […]

Microsoft Signs 626,000-Tonne Carbon Removal Deal with Svante and Indigenous-Led North Star Project in Canada

Microsoft (MSFT stock) has signed a long-term carbon removal agreement that highlights both the scale and direction of the emerging carbon market. The company will purchase 626,000 tonnes of durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over 15 years from the North Star project in Saskatchewan, Canada. This project is being developed by Svante Technologies Inc. […]

Africa’s $100B Carbon Opportunity: How Sovereign Markets Could Lead the World

Africa’s carbon markets are growing fast. Governments, companies, and global institutions are paying more attention to the continent’s carbon credit potential. Estimates from a renewable energy company’s research arm, Axina Group, show Africa’s carbon market could reach $100 billion by 2030 and grow even more over time. This growth depends on strong policies and good […]

U.S. Biofuel Market 2026: Can EPA Policies Offset War-Driven Volatility?

The U.S. biofuel industry stepped into 2026 with strong policy backing and rising demand. However, global events quickly changed the tone. A sharp escalation in the US–Israel–Iran conflict in late February sent shockwaves through energy markets. Oil prices jumped, supply chains tightened, and uncertainty spread across fuel markets. At the same time, the U.S. Environmental […]

DOE and Amazon Partner to Secure Critical Minerals Through AI-Driven Recycling

The U.S. Department of Energy is intensifying efforts to secure critical minerals as global supply risks rise. In a new collaboration, the DOE’s Ames National Laboratory and the Critical Materials Innovation Hub have joined hands with Amazon to recover high-value materials from waste. The partnership focuses on extracting battery-grade graphite and key minerals from discarded […]

Google Expands SAF Strategy with Amex GBT and Shell Aviation to Cut Aviation Emissions

Google is stepping up its climate strategy with a deeper commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In a new long-term agreement with American Express Global Business Travel and Shell Aviation, the tech giant will source SAF environmental attribute data through the Avelia registry. This move highlights a bigger trend. Corporations are no longer just offsetting […]