Altitude is making a bold move in the carbon removal market with the launch of Ascent 1, a carbon removal purchasing facility. This initiative represents a 50,000-ton CO2 removal procurement commitment, solidifying Altitude as a key buyer in the voluntary carbon market.
Ascent 1 is designed to provide early financial backing to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) developers. By securing demand for CDR services, Altitude aims to help these companies scale their operations and expand their impact. The facility ensures that capital is efficiently deployed toward a curated portfolio of high-quality, tech-based carbon removal credits.
The focus of Ascent 1’s 50,000-ton CO2 removal commitment is on biomass-based carbon removal technologies. To maintain quality and credibility, Altitude is leveraging partnerships with key players in the sector, including Puro, the Carbon Drawdown Initiative, and BioFlux.
By working with these organizations, Altitude ensures that carbon removal purchases meet stringent industry standards. This effort is crucial for boosting confidence in CDR solutions and encouraging broader market participation.
Beyond immediate procurement, Ascent 1 aims to improve liquidity and long-term price signals for CDR suppliers. This means that companies involved in carbon removal can plan their growth with greater confidence, knowing they have a stable market for their credits.
BENJAMIN SCHULZ, CEO of Altitude, emphasized how important this initiative is for scaling the industry. “By committing to 50,000 t of large-scale CDR procurement, we are providing critical demand and price certainty for CDR suppliers that are scaling their working operations.”
This kind of market certainty is vital for companies developing large-scale carbon removal solutions, as it helps them secure funding and expand their operations without facing unpredictable price fluctuations.
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Industry experts see purchasing facilities like Ascent 1 as key to scaling carbon removal. MAGNUS DREWELIES, CEO of Ceezer, which serves as a certified CDR buyside partner for Altitude, explained that funding mechanisms like this help developers before they reach large-scale demand. He pointed out that such efforts stabilize prices, secure future volumes, and make access to funding easier.
Another strong endorsement came from SEBASTIEN DEWARRAT, CEO of ClimeFi, another certified CDR buyside partner. “Altitude’s commitment to large-scale carbon removal procurement is exactly what the industry needs to scale. This initiative will provide essential financial stability to CDR suppliers—a very important piece of the puzzle.”
Ascent 1 isn’t just about individual projects—it’s part of a larger movement to create a sustainable carbon removal market. By securing long-term demand and ensuring price stability, Altitude is helping build a market that will attract more investors, developers, and partners.
With growing corporate interest in carbon-neutral commitments, the need for high-quality CDR solutions is higher than ever. Companies like Altitude are stepping up to ensure that the carbon removal industry has the financial backing it needs to scale effectively.
As Ascent 1 progresses, the impact of this funding commitment will become clearer. If successful, it could serve as a model for future carbon removal funding initiatives, encouraging more companies and governments to invest in large-scale CDR solutions.
With strong partnerships and a clear vision for the future, Altitude is positioning itself as a leader in the carbon removal space. As the demand for effective CDR solutions continues to rise, initiatives like Ascent 1 will play a crucial role in making large-scale carbon removal a reality.
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