Deep Sky delivers North America’s first DAC carbon credits

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🗞️ Driving the news: Deep Sky has delivered North America’s first verified direct air capture (DAC) carbon removal credits, marking a milestone for the continent’s carbon removal market
• The credits were issued to Microsoft and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and verified by Isometric, linked to an underground injection of 14 tons of CO₂ in Alberta

🔭 The context: DAC technology removes carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, unlike traditional capture at industrial sites
• While still costly and energy-intensive, DAC is critical for addressing emissions that cannot be eliminated through operational reductions alone
• Deep Sky’s Alberta pilot facility is designed as a hub for multiple DAC technologies, capturing around 3,000 tons of CO₂ annually, and providing transparency for investors and buyers on technology performance.

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: With corporate emissions rising, particularly from AI data centers and other hard-to-abate sectors, verified DAC credits provide a durable, measurable removal option
• This delivery demonstrates that DAC projects in North America can move from planning into actual, bankable credit issuance, helping companies meet net-zero commitments and investors gauge credible carbon removal infrastructure

⏭️ What’s next: Deep Sky plans to scale a large commercial DAC facility in Canada, while continuing quarterly credit deliveries to Microsoft and RBC
• Additional buyers include TD Bank, Lufthansa, and Engie, signaling long-term corporate demand for verified, durable carbon removals

💬 One quote: “This shows ⁠Canada is building, is taking the risks, and it puts us on the map for innovation in carbon removal.” – Alex Petre, CEO, Deep Sky

📈 One stat: The initial verified DAC injection in Alberta captured 14 tons of CO₂, representing the first operational delivery of North American DAC credits

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