Microsoft, a leading technology giant listed on NASDAQ under the ticker MSFT, has solidified its commitment to combat climate change by entering into another significant carbon removal agreement. The company has partnered with Grassroots Carbon, an organization specializing in nature-based soil carbon storage solutions, to obtain soil carbon removal drawdown credits.

These credits signify the additional carbon sequestered over a 30-year period, marking Microsoft's inaugural investment in carbon credits derived from regeneratively managed grasslands. Brad Tipper, the CEO of Grassroots Carbon, expressed enthusiasm about Microsoft's decision to include soil credits in its carbon removal strategy. He emphasized the crucial role of soil carbon storage in addressing climate challenges, acknowledging the regenerative ranchers as integral partners in this solution. According to Tipper, Microsoft's choice not only targets reducing atmospheric carbon levels but also seeks impacts beyond the realm of carbon sequestration.

Grassroots Carbon has established partnerships with ranchers across the United States, implementing regenerative practices that integrate cutting-edge science and climate technology. The company plays a pivotal role in incentivizing ranchers by providing rewards for storing carbon dioxide (CO2) through these regenerative practices. The Grassroots Carbon team is a multidisciplinary group comprising soil scientists, ranchers, software engineers, and entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds from prominent organizations such as Amazon, Shell, Expedia, and Stanford University.

A cornerstone of Grassroots Carbon's approach is the utilization of grazing management software called PastureMap to track and manage land management practices. PastureMap serves as a measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) tool, incentivizing ranchers to transition to rotational grazing. This involves practices such as rotating cattle between paddocks more frequently, allowing grazed land to undergo cycles of growth, rest, and recovery.

Rotational grazing, facilitated by Grassroots Carbon, accelerates photosynthesis, capturing CO2 and drawing it deep into the soil. When undisturbed, this sequestered carbon remains in the soil for thousands of years. The benefits of rotational grazing extend beyond carbon sequestration, positively impacting soil health and fostering a robust ecosystem. The regenerative practices lead to soil regeneration, increased microbiology, improved water retention, and enhanced forage quality and quantity above ground.

Microsoft's collaboration with Grassroots Carbon represents a strategic move towards holistic and nature-based solutions for carbon removal. By investing in soil carbon removal drawdown credits, Microsoft not only demonstrates its commitment to mitigating climate change but also supports regenerative practices that have broader ecological and environmental benefits. This partnership serves as a testament to the potential of technology companies influencing positive change in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.