Agoro Carbon Signs 12-Year Agreement with Microsoft for 2.6M Soil Carbon Removal Credits

Key Takeaways

• Agoro Carbon will deliver 2.6 million carbon removal credits to Microsoft over 12 years
• The credits are generated from U.S. agricultural projects using regenerative practices under Verra’s VM0042 methodology
• Agreement is one of the largest soil-based carbon removal commitments to date
• The program supports farmers and ranchers through agronomic guidance and financial incentives
• The company emphasizes rigorous data-driven monitoring and third-party verification for credit quality

Agoro Carbon and Microsoft Partner on Landmark Soil Carbon Removal Deal

Agoro Carbon has entered into a 12-year offtake agreement with Microsoft to supply 2.6 million metric tons of carbon removal credits, representing one of the largest long-term soil-based carbon commitments to date. The credits will be generated from Agoro Carbon’s regenerative agriculture projects across the United States, using Verra’s VM0042 methodology.

“This agreement with Microsoft is the strongest endorsement of our quality-driven, farmer-focused approach to soil carbon sequestration,” said Elliot Formal, CEO of Agoro Carbon.

Carbon Credits Rooted in Regenerative Agriculture

The credits will be issued from crop and rangeland projects that apply practices such as cover cropping, reduced tillage, and improved grazing management to increase soil carbon levels. These practices are designed not only to sequester carbon but also to improve soil health, water retention, biodiversity, and resilience to extreme weather.

Agoro Carbon offers technical and financial support to farmers and ranchers, enabling them to implement these methods while creating an additional revenue stream through verified carbon credits.

Agoro’s Focus on Quality and Transparency

Agoro Carbon’s program includes advanced modeling, soil sampling, and third-party verification to ensure credits meet rigorous standards. These measures align with Microsoft’s criteria for high-quality and durable carbon removals.

“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,” said Brian Marrs, Senior Director of Energy Markets at Microsoft.