Salesforce’s Bold Step Towards Carbon Removal by 2030

In a significant move towards sustainable climate solutions, tech giants Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce have announced the formation of the Symbiosis Coalition.

This coalition pledges to contract up to 20 million tons of high-quality nature-based carbon removal credits by 2030. This initiative aims to accelerate the development of impactful, science-based restoration projects, addressing both climate and social goals.

A Groundbreaking Commitment

The Symbiosis Coalition represents the first and largest advanced market commitment (AMC) for nature-based carbon removal. This pledge, comparable to California’s 2030 carbon removal goals, aims to send a strong demand signal to the market, encouraging the development of high-quality, nature-based restoration projects. 

These projects integrate the latest science and data to ensure significant climate impact while equitably involving and compensating Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

Salesforce’s Role in the Coalition

Salesforce, known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, plays a pivotal role in the Symbiosis Coalition. The company’s participation underscores its dedication to integrating environmental stewardship into its business practices. Salesforce’s involvement will focus on establishing clear quality criteria for nature-based carbon removal, engaging independent experts for continuous review, and supporting the development of a robust joint Request For Proposal (RFP) process.

Addressing Market Challenges

Nature restoration is crucial for meeting global climate goals, yet it poses significant challenges. High-quality nature-based projects require substantial investment and must balance carbon sequestration with other environmental benefits. The Symbiosis Coalition addresses these challenges by facilitating long-term offtake agreements for projects that meet stringent quality criteria. These agreements will help overcome the perceived lack of high-quality restoration projects and uncertainty around market willingness to pay.

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Key Features and Quality Standards

Symbiosis will focus on projects guided by five quality pillars: conservative accounting, durability, social and community benefits, ecological integrity, and transparency. Initial efforts will target afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation projects (ARR), including agroforestry. These projects will be evaluated based on criteria developed with input from independent technical advisors, ensuring the highest standards for measuring real climate impact.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Salesforce and its coalition partners will work collaboratively to share lessons learned, rigorously monitor project impacts, and update quality criteria based on the latest science. This transparent approach aims to build public confidence in nature’s role in combating climate change and inspire other buyers to adopt similar high standards.

Broader Impact and Future Goals

The Symbiosis Coalition seeks to complement other climate-focused initiatives by fostering investment in both nature-based and engineered carbon removals. A recent McKinsey analysis highlighted the need for $6 trillion to $16 trillion in cumulative investments by 2050 to achieve net-zero goals. By setting a high bar for project quality and willingness to pay, the coalition aims to catalyze significant market growth and encourage broader participation from investors, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

For more detailed information, visit the official site news:  Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce’s pledge

Conclusion

The launch of the Symbiosis Coalition marks a significant step towards a sustainable future. By uniting major tech companies like Salesforce in a shared commitment to high-quality nature-based carbon removal, this initiative sets a new standard for climate action. The coalition’s efforts promise to advance global climate goals, ensuring meaningful environmental and social impacts.

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