Microsoft has partnered with 3Degrees to purchase over 80,000 metric tons of carbon removals from the Blue Creek Improved Forest Management Project in Northern California.
This initiative, managed by Western Rivers Conservancy, not only helps Microsoft achieve its climate goals but also supports vital ecosystem restoration.
By investing in this project, Microsoft is contributing to the creation of the Blue Creek Forest and Salmon Sanctuary, a significant conservation effort that will protect a vast expanse of temperate rainforest and restore ancestral lands to the Yurok Tribe. The project also safeguards critical habitat for endangered species.
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This collaboration with 3Degrees demonstrates Microsoft’s leadership in addressing climate change through tangible actions.
By supporting forest conservation and carbon removal, the company is making a substantial impact on both environmental and social sustainability.
“Microsoft’s investment in the Blue Creek Improved Forest Management Project highlights its commitment to impactful carbon removals and emphasizes the critical role these projects play in enhancing global climate efforts,” stated Jennifer Cohn, Associate Director of Business Partnerships at 3Degrees.
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“We are thrilled that Microsoft has chosen to support this project as it not only protects vital habitats but also supports the local community through sustainable land management.”
Brian Marrs, Senior Director of Energy and Carbon Removal at Microsoft, stated: “We are pleased that 3Degrees is providing carbon removals that meet our quality criteria. Microsoft’s purchase of carbon removal credits from this project supports our near-term climate goals via a diversified portfolio of carbon removal.”
