Microsoft inks major deal to buy carbon credits from Indian afforestation project

Stuart Stone
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Tech giant to purchase 1.5 million tonnes of carbon removal credits from Climate Impact Partners and Terra Natural Capital-backed project in India

Climate Impact Partners has inked a new deal with Terra Natural Capital to deliver long-term finance to the 20,000-hectare Panna afforestation project in India, which will see tech giant Microsoft purchase...

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