This Week in CDR - Week 46, 2025

We are back with another edition of This Week in CDR, a weekly round-up of the top news, developments, and market updates from the world of durable carbon removal.

This week saw some key developments in durable CDR, as Boeing purchased 100,000 tonnes of CDR from Charm Industrial, Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced the completion of one of Japan’s largest DAC demonstration plants, and Nasdaq and Carbon Direct launched a new platform to boost visibility for durable CDR suppliers.

We are excited to announce that we have released The State of Durable CDR Financing with Planet2050, in which we share insights from a survey of 125 durable CDR suppliers and project developers, offering a clear picture of the financing challenges faced by them.

Read on to learn more in the newest edition of This Week in CDR!

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Deals and Partnerships

[Image source: Charm Industrial]

Deals

• Boeing signed an offtake agreement to purchase 100,000 tonnes of CDR from Charm Industrial, a US-based company that processes biomass to produce bio-oil and biochar and stores it underground to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere.

Partnerships

Nasdaq and Carbon Direct opened pre-registration for the Carbon Issuance Calendar, a new platform to help buyers and suppliers coordinate durable CDR transactions with improved planning and liquidity.

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Projects

[Image source: Kawasaki Heavy Industries]

Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced the completion of one of Japan’s largest direct air capture demonstration units at its Kobe plant. The facility is capable of capturing 100 to 200 tonnes of CO₂ a year using a proprietary sorbent.

CDR.fyi DAC Market Snapshot 2025 H1
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Research and Reports

[Image source: A Healthier Earth]

A Healthier Earth released the Biochar Blueprint whitepaper, offering developers a practical guide to scale biochar carbon removal through bankable assets, investment readiness, and industrial performance.

Isometric obtained approval from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to issue CORSIA-eligible carbon removal credits, enabling airlines to meet emissions obligations via CDR credits under the industry’s offset scheme.

Carbon to Sea Initiative, MEOPAR, and Planetary Technologies announced the launch of a new Joint Learning Opportunity in Halifax, Canada, that will commence in 2026, to advance ocean alkalinity enhancement research.

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CDR.fyi Updates and Research

• The State of Durable CDR Financing: Insights from the CDR.fyi x Planet2050 Survey

Today, we released the State of Durable CDR Financing with Planet2050, in which we share insights from a survey of 125 durable CDR suppliers and project developers, offering a clear picture of the financing challenges faced by them.

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Heads Up!

• Open Standard Carbon Removal Purchase Agreement (OSCAR)

We’re excited to share that we will be unveiling the Open Standard Carbon Removal Purchase Agreement (OSCAR) at CDR30 at COP30 on 19 November!

Developed collaboratively by industry practitioners and brought to the community in partnership with CDR.fyi, OSCAR provides a balanced and accessible starting point for buyers, suppliers, lawyers, and intermediaries, aiming to simplify contracting, reduce time and cost, and create greater consistency across durable CDR deals.

The session will be moderated by Jason Grillo, and will feature a panel with Glenn Morley, Peter Mayer, Elena Pérez Celis, and Alexander Rink — the team behind the development of OSCAR.
Be sure to register using the link here.

Poll of the week

In our latest poll, we're eager to hear from you: How optimistic are you about SBTi’s draft Corporate Net Zero Standard V2 and its impact on the durable carbon removal industry?

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Disclosure

CDR.fyi is a public benefit corporation operating globally. Some of the company’s contributors have affiliations with companies in the industry, including Milkywire, Charm Industrial, CDRJobs, and DVNE. Data and content published by CDR.fyi, including This Week in CDR, our Monthly Recaps, and our Quarterly Market Updates, are vetted and reviewed by individuals with no conflict of interest.