Deep Sky issues first certified direct air capture carbon removal credits in North America for Microsoft and RBC

Deep Sky has delivered the first certified direct air capture carbon removal credits in North America. The credits were issued by Isometric from the Deep Sky Alpha facility in Alberta, Canada, and purchased by Microsoft and Royal Bank of Canada. This marks a milestone for the direct air capture industry in North America, showing that certified carbon removal is moving from pilot projects to actual transactions. The certification by Isometric adds credibility to the credits, which is important for buyers who need to verify that the carbon removal is real and permanent. Microsoft and RBC are both active in the voluntary carbon market, and this deal gives them a verified source of removal credits. The project is located in Alberta, a region with both oil and gas infrastructure and growing interest in carbon management technologies. For anyone tracking carbon removal or the voluntary carbon market, this is a concrete signal that direct air capture is becoming a real option for corporate buyers. The certification process and the involvement of major buyers will likely influence how other DAC projects structure their credits and seek buyers.