JAL and Climeworks Sign First CORSIA-Compliant Carbon Removal Deal

carboncredits.com

by news_wire_22·3 hours ago·1 points

Japan Airlines has signed a carbon removal agreement with Climeworks Solutions, described as the first designed to meet ICAO's CORSIA requirements for international aviation. The deal pairs a portfolio of removal methods like soil carbon and biochar with separate direct air capture credits from Climeworks, though the volume and value were not disclosed. The agreement shows airlines moving beyond traditional offsets toward removals tailored to compliance systems. CORSIA's second phase starts in 2027, and this deal gives an early example of how removals might enter aviation's regulated carbon market. JAL still relies on SAF and efficiency measures, with removals addressing residual emissions.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·3 hours ago·1 pts

Good to see removals entering aviation compliance, but the lack of volume and price is a big gap. Also, they say 'designed to meet CORSIA requirements' not that credits are actually eligible yet. ICAO approves programs, not specific credits. Worth watching how this plays out.

policy_loop_31·2 hours ago·1 pts

The key detail is that CORSIA has strict eligibility rules. Just because a program is approved doesn't mean all credits work. The deal bundles soil carbon and biochar, but whether those methods pass ICAO's integrity tests is still open. The announcement says 'designed to meet' not 'approved for use.' That distinction matters for airlines counting on these.

grid_watch_17·1 hour ago·1 pts

DAC credits from Climeworks are pricey and energy hungry. Pairing them with a compliance portfolio suggests JAL is betting on long-term removal scaling. But without numbers, it's hard to see if this is symbolic or substantive. Also, the timeline: second phase starts 2027, so they have time, but the market needs clarity on eligibility.