{"id":729,"date":"2025-01-26T06:58:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T06:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleantechnica.com\/?p=343532"},"modified":"2025-01-26T06:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T06:58:48","slug":"climefi-launches-global-1000-carbon-removal-challenge-with-xprize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/green\/green-news\/climefi-launches-global-1000-carbon-removal-challenge-with-xprize\/","title":{"rendered":"ClimeFi Launches Global 1000 Carbon Removal Challenge With XPrize"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Today,<\/span> ClimeFi<\/span><\/a>, in partnership with <\/span>XPRIZE<\/span><\/a>, formally launched the Global 1000 CDR Challenge at the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference (<\/span>COP29 Azerbaijan<\/span><\/a>) taking place in Baku.<\/span><\/p>\n

The challenge calls for immediate action by each of the world\u2019s largest 1,000 companies to enter new purchase agreements for at least 1,000 tonnes of permanent carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in 2025. The Challenge will realize a collective commitment that could exceed one million tonnes of new demand for CDRs globally by the end of next year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Participating companies will be recognized on a <\/span>dedicated leaderboard<\/span><\/a>, providing visibility to those leading the way. By fostering demand and ensuring access to creditworthy off-takes, the Challenge paves the way for scalable and durable carbon removals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking at the announcement, Philip Moss, Chief Investment Officer of ClimeFi highlights: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to scale carbon removal rapidly to minimise the worst impacts of 1.5 overshoot by building a market for permanent carbon solutions today. True market transformation hinges on liquidity and accessibility, yet less than 80 companies globally have purchased 1,000 tonnes or more since 2020 despite the need to remove 5 Gt\/year by 2035.\u201d Mr. Moss added, \u201dBy providing companies with a simple mechanism to stimulate demand for CDR projects, we hope to lower barriers for companies to engage in this market while building the base of creditworthy offtakes that are required by projects to secure financing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Challenge invites companies ranked among the Forbes Global 1000 to commit to new purchase agreements for at least 1,000 tonnes of permanent CDR by the end of 2025. Participants will be recognized on a dedicated leaderboard at <\/span>www.global1000challenge.org<\/span><\/a>. Special recognition will also be extended to privately held companies and those within the broader Forbes Global 2000.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to driving demand, the Challenge seeks to demystify common misconceptions surrounding carbon removal transactions, pricing, and accessibility. By providing corporations with a clear pathway to engage in the CDR market, it aims to unlock the liquidity required to secure project financing and ensure long-term scalability.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not just about setting targets; it\u2019s about rapidly scaling the market to ensure that CDR projects can secure the significant financing they require to be truly effective,\u201d said Nikki Batchelor, Executive Director of the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition. \u201cBy incentivizing companies through this challenge, we\u2019re catalyzing action and laying the foundation for large corporations to access a supply of high-quality carbon removal needed to realize their Net Zero targets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

While reducing emissions and preserving natural carbon sinks remain essential, the large-scale deployment of carbon removal technologies is critical to meeting climate goals. <\/span>The Global 1000 CDR Challenge (read more)<\/span><\/a> underscores the need for immediate and collective corporate action to address the pressing challenges of market liquidity and scalability.<\/span><\/p>\n

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