Carbon Direct has released new science-based standards, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, to ensure marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) projects are transparent, durable, and environmentally responsible. These criteria build on Carbon Direct’s annual updates for high-quality carbon dioxide removal, providing additional guidance tailored specifically for ocean-based solutions.

Key takeaways:

• Provides clear guidelines for ensuring environmental integrity, long-term durability, and rigorous monitoring in mCDR projects.

• Helps buyers and developers use these standards to evaluate and scale high-quality mCDR solutions.

• Supports safe, effective, and transparent deployment as investment in mCDR grows.