Agoro Carbon, Microsoft Sign Major Soil Carbon Deal
Slice of Agriculture Team
06/30/2025
Key highlights
- 12-year offtake deal to deliver 2.6M carbon credits to Microsoft
- Among largest soil-based carbon removals ever recorded
- Credits stem from regenerative U.S. farming practices under Verra VM0042
- Supports farmers and ranchers with agronomic and financial assistance
- Backed by robust data, field sampling, and third-party verification
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
“ This agreement with Microsoft is the strongest endorsement of our quality-driven, farmer-focused approach to soil carbon sequestration. ”
Elliot Formal, CEO at Agoro Carbon
“ Agoro Carbon’s approach to soil-based carbon removals reflects the kind of scientific rigor and long-term solution we look for in our carbon removal portfolio. ”
Brian Marrs, Senior Director of Energy Markets at Microsoft
Why This Matters
This landmark agreement between Agoro Carbon and Microsoft sets a precedent in soil carbon markets, underscoring the scalability and credibility of agriculture-based carbon removals. It channels significant investment into regenerative farming, promoting climate resilience, biodiversity, and rural economic opportunities. By linking corporate climate action with sustainable agricultural practices, the deal elevates the role of soil carbon as a pivotal, high-integrity solution in the global net-zero transition.
