Meta inks contract for up to 3.9 million nature-based carbon removal credits

Stuart Stone
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Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp owner announces first significant engagement in carbon removal in Brazil

Tech giant Meta has today announced a long-term contract with Brazil's BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) to deliver an initial 1.3 million nature-based carbon removal credits...

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