Puro.earth reaches the important milestone of 1 million tons of CO2 removed

Helsinki, Finland, March 20, 2025 – Puro.earth, the leading carbon removal credit (CRC) certification platform, has reached a significant milestone with the issuance of over 1 million CO₂ Removal Certificates (CORCs) since its first issuance in 2019. This figure represents 1 million tons of carbon removed and verified, cementing its role in the evolution of large-scale carbon removal solutions.

Accelerated Growth in Carbon Credit Issuance

Puro.earth’s issuance of 1 million carbon credits demonstrates the growing importance of the carbon removal market. While it took the platform nearly five years to reach its first 500,000 CORCs in the first quarter of 2024, it doubled that number in just one year, reaching 1 million in the first quarter of 2025. This growth rate is projected to continue, allowing for another million emissions before the end of the first half of 2026.

“Reaching 1 million tons of CO₂ removed is just the beginning. Our goal is to continue leveraging our experience and track record to deliver scalable, high-quality, and verifiable carbon removal credits. The next million is already within reach, and we will continue to ensure that companies around the world have access to reliable, large-scale carbon removal credits,” said Jan-Willem Bode, President of Puro.earth.

Methodologies and Geographic Distribution

Of the first 1 million CORC emissions, 52.13% have already been removed, representing 576,561 metric tons of CO₂ effectively reclaimed. The key methodologies that have driven this milestone are:

Geologically Stored Carbon (GSC) (34.3% of emissions), which includes technologies such as Direct Air Capture and Carbon Storage (DACCS) and Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS).

Biochar (34.1%), a highly scalable solution with measurable carbon removal impacts.

In terms of geographic distribution, the United States leads emissions with 45% of the total, due to the strong presence of carbon removal suppliers and projects in the country. It is followed by Finland (9.87%) and Bolivia.

The Role of Buyers in the Expansion of the CDR Market

The growth of the carbon removal market has been driven by a shift in buyer mindsets. According to CDR.fyi, companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Frontier Buyers have led the development of the durable CDR market in its early stages. Their leadership has been essential in reducing technological risks and enabling suppliers to scale their operations.

The future of the market will depend on the activation of the next generation of buyers, especially in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as aviation, cement and steel production, shipping, and the chemical industry. There is already increased interest from companies in these sectors, as evidenced by the four-year agreement for 200,000 tons between SkiesFifty and Gigablue, a Puro.earth supplier.

Future Outlook

The achievement of 1 million emissions reflects the growing momentum in carbon removal and the collaboration between Puro.earth, its suppliers, buyers, and partners. “We would like to thank the key players who have contributed to the development of the CDR market: the investors who took risks, the entrepreneurs who championed innovation, and the visionary buyers whose commitments have driven this growth,” said Antti Vihavainen, Vice President of Puro.earth.

Adrian Siegrist, Chief Commercial Officer at Climeworks, highlighted the importance of Puro.earth in accelerating the carbon removal market: “Puro.earth has been instrumental in providing a trusted platform for transparent and credible carbon removal credits at scale. Reaching this milestone is a testament to the growing momentum for sustainable carbon removal, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to further amplify the impact with Climeworks Solutions.”

With its exponential growth and the commitment of key industry players, Puro.earth continues to establish itself as a leader in carbon removal, driving innovative and sustainable solutions for climate change mitigation.

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