Landmark Milestone Signals Maturity of the Carbon Removal Market

March 20, 2025 – Carbon removal platform Puro.earth has officially surpassed 1 million tonnes of CO₂ removal, marking a significant achievement in the fight against climate change. The company issued over 1 million CO₂ Removal Certificates (CORCs), each representing one tonne of verified CO₂ removed from the atmosphere.

Since its first issuance in 2019, Puro.earth has rapidly emerged as a leading player in the carbon removal ecosystem, catalyzing innovation, investment, and trust in engineered carbon removal solutions.

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Exponential Growth in Carbon Removal

Puro.earth’s progress has accelerated significantly—while it took five years to reach 500,000 CORCs, the company doubled that number in just one year, hitting 1 million in Q1 2025. At this pace, the company expects to reach 2 million CORCs before mid-2026.

"Reaching one million CO₂ removals is just the beginning," said Jan-Willem Bode, President of Puro.earth. "We are committed to delivering scalable, high-quality carbon removal credits, and the next million is already in our sights."

More than 576,561 CORCs have already been retired, meaning companies have claimed them to offset their emissions, while the remaining continue to fuel the expanding carbon market.

Proven Methodologies and Global Reach

Puro.earth issues CORCs under stringent, science-based methodologies, with the largest contributions coming from:

Geologically Stored Carbon (34.3%) – Including Direct Air Capture and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS).
Biochar (34.1%) – A durable and scalable method for carbon sequestration.

The United States leads issuance volumes, accounting for 45% of total CORCs, followed by Finland, Bolivia, and Brazil, reflecting a maturing supplier base and increased project deployment worldwide.

Driving the Next Phase of Climate Action

Tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and the Frontier Buyers coalition have played a pivotal role in de-risking CDR investments, while hard-to-abate industries such as aviation, steel, shipping, and chemicals are expected to drive the next wave of demand.

A major indicator of the market’s strength was a 200,000-tonne, four-year deal between SkiesFifty and Puro.earth supplier Gigablue, showing a growing appetite for long-term carbon removal strategies.

Industry leaders hailed the milestone:

Diego Justiniano, CEO of Exomad Green: "This achievement strengthens biochar’s role as a reliable carbon removal solution."
Adrian Siegrist, CCO of Climeworks: "This milestone signals the growing momentum of durable carbon removal."
Marco Magini, South Pole: "Puro.earth has played a key role in scaling the carbon removal market into a critical pillar of climate action."

A Collaborative Vision for the Future

Puro.earth’s success has been deeply rooted in collaboration. Vice Chairman Antti Vihavainen credited investors, suppliers, and buyers for pioneering the path forward, stating:

"Together, we are building the carbon removal economy."

As demand for verified carbon removal solutions continues to rise, Puro.earth remains a crucial player in scaling solutions to meet global climate goals.

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