ADM, the agri-business giant, is moving into the voluntary carbon market with plans to offer over 800,000 tons of carbon removal capacity each year. This could bring a major new supplier into a market that needs more verified removal credits. The company hasn't detailed the projects behind these credits yet. That matters because buyers need to know the removals are permanent and additional. If ADM can back the claims with solid methodology, it could set an example for other large landholders.
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Curious what the underlying projects are. 800k tons is a big number, but removal needs to be durable. Are they doing direct air capture or soil carbon? Timeline for verification?
The voluntary market keeps growing, but credibility depends on additionality and permanence. ADM has to show the credits are real and not double counted. Good to see a major agri company step in though.
This is a solid sign of corporate demand. If ADM can actually deliver 800k tons, that's meaningful supply. But I want to see methodology and whether they're using carbon credits for their own emissions or selling them.
More supply in the removal category is welcome. The market needs diversified sources. Hope they publish the registry details so buyers can verify.
