The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative is a nonprofit that uses science and policy to unlock carbon removal opportunities in every sector of society.

Our Work
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Sectoral Integrations Map
To reach climate-relevant scale, carbon removal can and should be integrated into sectors across our economy. Our Sectoral Integrations Map organizes these myriad possibilities and includes notable commercial, policy, and science activity within each vertical.
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Quantification Resources Database
We are building a database of quantification tools and resources to map what exists, identify gaps, and provide targeted support for future standards development.
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Enhanced Weathering and Agricultural Policy
We are creating a framework to integrate enhanced weathering in a range of agricultural policies, including soil pH subsidies, backed by appropriate quantification standards and tools.
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Policy Dashboard
To focus our efforts on the most impactful policy opportunities and the biggest gaps in regulatory standards, we are mapping current and upcoming CDR policies to appropriate quantification standards (if they exist).
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Coastal Resilience
There are untapped opportunities to integrate carbon removal into coastal resilience efforts, from flood protection to wetland restoration. We’re exploring how carbon removal can support both the climate and our coasts.
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Inventories and Durable Sinks
We are undertaking an intercomparison across GHG inventory frameworks to explore the gaps and opportunities for more accurately tracking durable sinks.
Our Vision
A climate-relevant carbon removal industry that is transparent, accountable, and worthy of public investment.

Our Funders





Media
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Axios
New initiative seeks to make carbon removal count
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Politico Pro
New carbon removal standards group aims to boost policy efforts
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Heatmap
Toward a more perfect carbon removal standard
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ESG Dive
New initiative aims to solidify carbon removal standards
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The Verge
A new Bill Gates-backed project wants to make carbon removal more legit
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The Carbon Curve
A new initiative just launched that could upend the approach to carbon removal standards
