Microsoft has signed an agreement with Indigo Carbon to purchase a record 2.85 million soil carbon credits, which are associated with regenerative agriculture practices in the United States. Microsoft has not released any financial details about the deal. Market data firm Sylvera said it had seen an increase in demand for such credits last year, including a deal by Microsoft for 2.6 million credits from Agoro Carbon, which previously held the record for the biggest deal. “It's bringing the importance of soil carbon removal into corporate climate action, and really for Indigo, solidifying our reputation and leadership on high-integrity carbon credits,” Meredith Reisfield, Indigo's senior director for policy, partnerships and impact, told Reuters in an interview. "Microsoft is excited by Indigo’s approach to regenerative agriculture that delivers measurable results through verified credits and payments to growers," Phillip Goodman, Director of Carbon Removal at Microsoft, said in a press release.

Source: Mint January 16, 2026 07:34 UTC