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Microsoft has entered into an agreement with re.green, a Brazilian reforestation company. The deal is Microsoft’s second investment in natural carbon credits from Brazil in the past six months.
The agreement details Microsoft’s purchase of carbon removal credits over a 15-year period. Brazil’s vast degraded lands and tropical climate make it a suitable location for large-scale reforestation initiatives. Studies show that through reforestation and sustainable land management, Brazil can become a world leader in carbon sequestration.
Founded in 2022, re.green is a relatively new player in the reforestation sector. The company has ambitious plans to manage an area of land for reforestation. re.green’s board of directors notably includes a former central bank president, and the company has secured investment from a prominent Brazilian family.
On the other hand, investigations have been opened into some carbon credit projects for alleged harassment of indigenous communities and failure to deliver promised benefits to local populations.
Re.green’s approach focuses on planting native trees in previously deforested areas of the Amazon and Atlantic rainforests. Their strategy includes harvesting certain trees after 25 years, followed by replanting permanent forests.
The agreement with Microsoft is a big step forward for re.green. The deal is likely to attract new investment and potentially open the door to debt financing, allowing the company to expand its reforestation efforts.
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Devesh Beri
Technical journalist
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