DAC plant given low score by carbon ratings agency due to risks

Published 13:11 on August 7, 2025 / Last updated at 16:00 on August 7, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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A ratings agency has assigned its first score to a direct air capture (DAC) activity, giving the project a low assessment due to the possibility of over-crediting, though deeming it to have strong additionality and low non-permanence risks.
A ratings agency has assigned its first score to a direct air capture (DAC) activity, giving the project a low assessment due to the possibility of over-crediting, though deeming it to have strong additionality and low non-permanence risks.


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