Key Takeaways
- Boomitra announced the issuance of 3.03 million Verra-verified soil carbon credits, the largest such project to date.
- The project spans 4 million acres across the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts in Northern Mexico.
- It is the first project in North America verified under Verra’s VM0042 soil carbon methodology.
- Credits represent over three million tonnes of CO₂e removed between 2019 and 2022.
- At least 75% of gross carbon revenue flows directly to participating ranchers and communities.
Boomitra Issues Record Verra-Verified Soil Carbon Credits
Boomitra announced the issuance of 3.03 million soil carbon credits from its Northern Mexico Grassland Restoration Project, marking the largest Verra-verified soil carbon project in history. The credits are now available to buyers seeking high-integrity carbon removal and represent a major milestone for soil carbon as a scalable climate solution.
The project operates across approximately 4 million acres of grasslands in Northern Mexico and is the first in North America to achieve verification under Verra’s VM0042 methodology, which is designed specifically for rigorous measurement of soil carbon removals. In addition to carbon removal, the project aims to reverse desertification, restore wildlife habitat, and improve long-term land productivity.
Boomitra Founder and CEO Aadith Moorthy said: “Soil carbon is no longer an ‘emerging’ solution. It’s here now, at scale, and meeting the highest standards of integrity while benefiting rural communities in the Global South.”
Boomitra Project Scope and Verification Details
The credits reflect more than three million tonnes of CO₂e removed from the atmosphere between 2019 and 2022 through regenerative grazing practices. These practices include rotational grazing systems that allow degraded grasslands extended recovery periods, improving soil health and plant diversity.
The project works with 158 ranchers and has expanded from an initial 1.4 million acres to 4 million acres, with further growth planned. Participating ranchers have reported improvements in soil conditions, vegetation cover, and species diversity as grazing practices have evolved.
In parallel, the project is undergoing Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) certification to further validate its environmental and social impacts.
Boomitra Economic Model and Co-Benefits
A central feature of the project is its producer-first economic model. Ranchers and local communities receive at least 75% of gross carbon revenue, creating long-term incentives for land stewardship. Boomitra’s approach enables participation without upfront costs, internet access, or specialized equipment.
Beyond carbon removal, the project delivers measurable co-benefits, including improved water resilience, enhanced biodiversity, and protection of critical wildlife habitat in arid ecosystems.
Verra CEO Mandy Rambharos said: “Projects like this demonstrate how implementing targeted farming practices can deliver measurable climate benefits at scale. Verra’s role is to ensure these outcomes are grounded in rigorous science, conservative accounting, and independent verification.”
With corporate and government buyers already committed, the project establishes a new benchmark for soil carbon markets and signals growing momentum for large-scale, verifiable nature-based climate solutions.
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