Boeing inks a new deal with Carbonfuture for one of aviation’s boldest CDR procurements

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🗞️ Driving the news: Boeing has signed an agreement with carbon removal platform Carbonfuture to purchase at least 40,000 tonnes of durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits
• This marks one of the aviation sector’s largest procurements of high-durability carbon removals.

🔭 The context: The aviation industry faces major challenges in decarbonizing long-haul travel and other “hard-to-abate” emissions
• Boeing plans to apply these credits to its Scope 3 emissions linked to business travel, part of a broader strategy that also includes aircraft efficiency improvements and sustainable aviation fuels

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Durable carbon removal technologies, such as biochar-based carbon sequestration, are seen as essential for neutralizing emissions that cannot yet be eliminated through clean energy or efficiency measures
• Expanding verified CDR markets could help industries like aviation manage residual emissions while scaling climate-removal technologies

⏭️ What’s next: The agreement allows Boeing to purchase additional credits over time as the carbon removal market expands
• The initial portfolio will include four biochar carbon removal projects in the Global South, with Carbonfuture’s platform providing digital tracking and verification of the carbon removal process

💬 One quote: “We’re excited to team up with Carbonfuture to support technological innovation in carbon removals,” said Boeing’s sustainability VP Allison Melia

📈 One stat: Boeing’s deal covers at least 40,000 tonnes of durable carbon removal credits

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