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Microsoft to buy nearly 3 mln soil carbon credits from US agtech firm

Published 05:01 on January 15, 2026 / Last updated at 23:37 on January 14, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Microsoft will purchase 2.85 million soil carbon removal (CDR) credits from a US-based agtech firm as part of a new 12-year deal, it was announced on Thursday, marking the third transaction between the two companies.
Microsoft will purchase 2.85 million soil carbon removal (CDR) credits from a US-based agtech firm as part of a new 12-year deal, it was announced on Thursday, marking the third transaction between the two companies.


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