US certified durable carbon removal projects reach 40, issuing 850,000 tonnes CO2e
As of 20 June 2026, 40 US projects have issued approximately 850,000 net tonnes of CO₂e removals through Puro.earth and Isometric registries. These certified durable carbon removal projects have grown rapidly since 2022, with annual issued credits increasing from 29,000 tonnes in 2023 to 460,000 tonnes in 2025. Projects are distributed across 22 states, with the South hosting 17 projects and the West 13 projects. Biochar carbon removal currently dominates certified deployment, though other pathways are emerging.
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