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€11M Boost for Carbon Removal Amid Emission Challenges

9/10/2025

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Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 demands effective carbon removal, yet many companies favor short-term solutions like tree planting.
Durable methods account for only 0.1% of global carbon removal, storing CO2 for over 1,000 years.
Puro.earth raised €11 million to improve carbon removal infrastructure and issue CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs).
The carbon removal market could expand from $2.7 billion in 2023 to $100 billion by 2030-2035.
Companies should focus on reducing emissions rather than solely relying on carbon removal to meet climate goals.

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Story summary

Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 demands effective carbon removal, yet many companies favor short-term solutions like tree planting.
Durable methods account for only 0.1% of global carbon removal, storing CO2 for over 1,000 years.
Puro.earth raised €11 million to improve carbon removal infrastructure and issue CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs).
The carbon removal market could expand from $2.7 billion in 2023 to $100 billion by 2030-2035.
Companies should focus on reducing emissions rather than solely relying on carbon removal to meet climate goals.