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Running Tide Delivers 21,000 Tonnes of Carbon Removal

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Running Tide's operations in 2023 included terrestrial biomass sinking and ocean alkalinity enhancement — two pathways within Running Tide's multi-pathway carbon removal approach .

Key Points: 
  • Running Tide's operations in 2023 included terrestrial biomass sinking and ocean alkalinity enhancement — two pathways within Running Tide's multi-pathway carbon removal approach .
  • Running Tide continues to collaborate with leading research institutions such as Ocean Networks Canada to move the science of ocean carbon removal forward.
  • Early customer support was critical to developing and operationalizing Running Tide's first-of-its-kind ocean carbon removal monitoring, reporting, and verification platform (MRV).
  • Running Tide is the global leader in ocean-based carbon removal solutions, dedicated to combining science and technology to harness the power of the ocean to fix the planet.

Government of Canada Announces Next Steps on Methane Centre of Excellence and Associated Call for Proposals

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Projects funded by this call for proposals, and other work associated with the Centre of Excellence, are crucial given that methane emissions — particularly methane leaks, also known as fugitive methane emissions — have been consistently under-reported for decades, both in Canada and globally.

Key Points: 
  • Projects funded by this call for proposals, and other work associated with the Centre of Excellence, are crucial given that methane emissions — particularly methane leaks, also known as fugitive methane emissions — have been consistently under-reported for decades, both in Canada and globally.
  • Canadians are global leaders in the technologies, regulations and science associated with methane emissions due to Canada's early leadership providing methane management solutions.
  • The Centre of Excellence will help ensure Canada achieves its methane emissions reduction commitments and the economic, health and climate benefits that their achievement will bring."
  • Canada joined by international partners in regulating and controlling methane emissions including the U.S., EU, China, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

Cargill SustainConnect™ to meet rising demand for sustainable canola & open new revenue streams for Australian canola growers

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Cargill is introducing a sustainable agriculture program to help Australian canola growers connect with new and emerging markets with the launch of Cargill SustainConnect™.

Key Points: 
  • Cargill is introducing a sustainable agriculture program to help Australian canola growers connect with new and emerging markets with the launch of Cargill SustainConnect™.
  • The Cargill SustainConnect™ program will open new revenue streams for growers in Australia and assist Cargill in catering to the rising demand from domestic and international customers for sustainable Australian canola.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240211352222/en/
    Cargill is introducing a sustainable agriculture program to help Australian canola growers connect with new and emerging markets with the launch of Cargill SustainConnect™.
  • Australian canola growers enrolled in Cargill SustainConnect™ can choose from a variety of sustainable agriculture practices including several nutrient management interventions, reduced or no-tillage and crop residue retention.

Grassroots Carbon to provide Microsoft with soil carbon storage credits

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots Carbon, a leader in providing high-quality carbon removal credits, today announced an agreement to provide Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with soil carbon drawdown credits.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement marks Microsoft's first purchase of atmospheric carbon removal credits in grasslands, supporting regenerative ranching practices
    SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots Carbon , a leader in providing high-quality carbon removal credits, today announced an agreement to provide Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with soil carbon drawdown credits.
  • "Grassroots Carbon is thrilled Microsoft is including soil credits in their carbon removal strategy.
  • "Supporting high-quality soil carbon credit solutions is part of Microsoft's carbon removal strategy," said Phil Goodman, director, carbon removal portfolio, Microsoft.
  • Microsoft is excited to work with Grassroots Carbon to advance the soil carbon market through MRV innovations and the production of large data sets of soil carbon and ecological data."

Regrow Selected as Independent Verifier for Mekong River Delta Emissions Reduction Initiative in Rice Production

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Rice, a staple food for billions, faces challenges due to climate change affecting both its cultivation and the livelihoods it supports.

Key Points: 
  • Rice, a staple food for billions, faces challenges due to climate change affecting both its cultivation and the livelihoods it supports.
  • With 80 percent of its 17 million people engaged in rice cultivation, the Mekong Delta is known as the “Rice Bowl” of Vietnam.
  • Research conducted from 2020-2021 estimated that the region’s rice production volume reached approximately 24.8 million metric tons in a single year.
  • Implementing and scaling climate-positive rice production practices are key to the future of the region’s agriculture and to decrease methane emissions.

Inter&Co Secures Long-Term Naming Rights for Orlando’s Soccer-Specific Stadium

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

“We are excited to take our partnership with Orlando to the next level. This is a breakthrough moment for our company as we expand our presence in the United States -- it will allow us to connect with Orlando’s young and diverse population, including a vibrant Latino community, through our shared love for soccer,” said João Vitor Menin, CEO of Inter&Co. “And we could not have asked for a better partner to build upon this state-of-the-art venue where Central Floridians come together and visitors from all over the world have memorable experiences,” Menin added.

Key Points: 
  • In September, Inter&Co became the Official Financial Institution of Orlando’s Major League Soccer and National Women’s Soccer League teams.
  • Inter&Co is also the first financial institution with Latin-American roots to own the naming rights of a major stadium in the United States.
  • Inter&Co, Orlando City, and the Orlando Pride envision the stadium, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, as a world-class sports and entertainment venue.
  • “By putting our name on the stadium, we are making a pledge to the Orlando community,” Menin added.

1PointFive and Boston Consulting Group Announce Strategic Agreement for Direct Air Capture Carbon Removal Credits

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1PointFive , a carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) company, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, today announced that BCG agreed to purchase 21,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over three years from 1PointFive.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1PointFive , a carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) company, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, today announced that BCG agreed to purchase 21,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over three years from 1PointFive.
  • BCG is collaborating with 1PointFive through consulting services, including to develop business processes that support Direct Air Capture (DAC) CDR credits.
  • The CDR credits for BCG will be enabled by STRATOS, 1PointFive’s first industrial-scale DAC facility currently under construction.
  • Under the agreement with BCG, the captured CO2 underlying the CDR credits will be stored through durable geologic sequestration.

The UAE Pavilion Features the Launch of the Data-Driven Earth Platform on Nature, Land and Oceans Day at copper 28

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

The tool is designed to be used by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, relevant federal and local authorities, and data providers.

Key Points: 
  • The tool is designed to be used by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, relevant federal and local authorities, and data providers.
  • The platform can support decision-making by providing reliable, accurate, real-time data that help shape future trends and strategies.
  • Imminent plans also include the launch of a comprehensive infrastructure for EVs in the UAE, details of which will be announced soon.
  • For more information about the pavilion and the schedule of events taking place, please visit the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Website , and the COP28 Website

New Funding Puts Rewind on Track to Achieve Gigaton-Scale, Natural Carbon Removal Within This Decade

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Rewind’s unique approach to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) maximizes the Black Sea's natural ability to permanently store carbon dioxide.

Key Points: 
  • Rewind’s unique approach to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) maximizes the Black Sea's natural ability to permanently store carbon dioxide.
  • “At Rewind, we sought the most pragmatic carbon removal solution scalable to a gigaton from our location in the Middle East.
  • In addition to its funding, Rewind unveiled its first customer, Supercritical, a London-based carbon removal marketplace that helps businesses achieve net zero.
  • Through future projects, Rewind will prioritize collecting robust scientific data, assuring a carbon capture permanence lasting 1,000 years.

Wellbred and Dabeeo Partner to Drive Carbon Neutrality in Saudi Arabia

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellbred and Dabeeo, both private entities without government ties, have collaborated on an agreement to leverage recent developments in Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellbred and Dabeeo, both private entities without government ties, have collaborated on an agreement to leverage recent developments in Saudi Arabia.
  • This collaboration focuses on aligning with the Saudi Green Initiative and the nation's aspirations for carbon neutrality.
  • Partnering with Dabeeo, Wellbred seeks to actively support Saudi Arabia's carbon neutrality objectives.
  • Wellbred is eager to work in partnership with Dabeeo to contribute to Saudi Arabia's efforts to combat climate change and mitigate adverse environmental effects.