VCM Report: News of pause to Microsoft’s carbon removal buying programme shakes up market
News of Microsoft possibly pausing carbon dioxide removal (CDR) buying sent shockwaves through the nascent market late last week.
Read MoreANALYSIS: Microsoft’s ‘pause’ in CDR buying is a stark wake-up call for the nascent sector
A reported pause to Microsoft’s carbon removal (CDR) purchasing programme exposes a major demand challenge for the nascent technology-based market, but also represents a “bittersweet” opportunity for the sector to mature, project developers and experts told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreEight firms apply for biogenic CO2 capture aid under €90 mln Finnish scheme
Eight companies have applied for investment aid to develop biogenic carbon capture projects under a Finnish government scheme with a €90 million budget aimed at scaling early-stage carbon capture capacity.
Read MoreTop buyer Microsoft suspends carbon removal purchase programme -sources
Microsoft has suspended its carbon removal (CDR) buying programme, according to several sources, in a move that threatens to upend a nascent but fragile market heavily reliant on the tech giant’s demand.
Read MoreCarbon standard unveils new draft crediting method for mobile biochar
A carbon removal registry has unveiled a new module aimed at accelerating the growth of mobile biochar production, a fast-emerging approach to capturing and storing CO2 at smaller, distributed sites.
Read MoreMajor bank inks agri carbon removal deal with US developer
A large bank has struck a carbon removal deal with a US-based developer in an agreement that also aims to reduce wildfire risk, it was announced Thursday.
Read MoreCarbon credit volumes fell in Q1 while higher-rated units drove market value -report
Carbon credit retirements fell in the first quarter of 2026 while average prices edged higher, data published Wednesday showed, with higher-value units increasingly associated with projects meeting stricter quality, compliance, and methodological criteria.
Read MoreVCM Report: CORSIA carbon credit prices post small recovery but remain subdued
The price of CORSIA eligible credits rose to their highest level since February last week, despite experts warning a prolonged Middle East war may have downside risks for demand.
Read MoreBiochar standard seeks feedback on updated rules for carbon durability, project roles
A Switzerland-based carbon standard has opened a public consultation on an updated methodology for biochar carbon removal credits, introducing changes to how carbon storage durability is assessed and expanding participation in projects, it said.
Read MoreBiochar market splits on price as industrial projects command premium -report
Biochar credit prices are diverging, with industrial projects priced higher than artisanal alternatives, reflecting differences in monitoring, durability, and delivery risk, according to a new analysis.
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