"Our landmark long-term agreement with Ørsted for high-quality carbon removal supports Microsoft’s commitment to become carbon-negative by 2030, sends a strong demand signal to scale the market, and showcases the power of partnership and the technological innovation needed to help the world make the clean energy transition."

"The technical expertise of Carbon Direct has been critical in executing our carbon removal strategy. Through the development and refinement of the Criteria for High-Quality Carbon Dioxide Removal, we’re working together, using our collective experience and expertise to deliver a framework that can catalyze just, effective climate action at scale."