Tech Giants Expand Nature Carbon Push Into Mangroves
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📰 The quick summary: The Symbiosis Coalition has opened its second call for high-quality nature-based carbon removal projects, now expanding into mangrove restoration for the first time, bringing more ecosystems into its 20-million-tonne commitment.
📈 One key stat: Established as a more than 20-million-tonne advance market commitment by 2030, the Symbiosis Coalition represents one of the largest corporate pledges to nature-based carbon dioxide removal.
💬 One key quote: “Symbiosis aims for contracted projects that represent best-in-class examples of restoration, aligned with the latest science and standards.”
1️⃣ The big picture: A coalition of major global companies including Google, Meta, Microsoft, McKinsey, Salesforce, Bain and Company, and REI Co-op is scaling up its investment in nature-based carbon removal by launching a second request for proposals. Known as the Symbiosis Coalition, the group represents a more than 20-million-tonne advance market commitment for nature-based carbon dioxide removal projects by 2030. This second call expands the types of projects eligible for funding, adding mangrove restoration alongside reforestation and agroforestry for the first time. Projects must meet strict quality criteria, use approved standards and methodologies, and offer at least 100,000 tonnes of carbon credits over a 10-year period. A pilot pre-purchase track for up to 1 million tonnes from mangrove projects is also part of this new round.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Bringing mangrove ecosystems into the fold for the first time greatly widens the scope of nature-based solutions that can receive serious corporate backing, helping protect some of the planet’s most carbon-rich coastal habitats. High-integrity standards baked into the selection process mean the credits generated will carry real environmental credibility, strengthening trust in voluntary carbon markets overall. With some of the world’s largest tech and consulting firms driving demand, this coalition sends a strong signal that corporate climate commitments can translate into meaningful, science-aligned action. Funding nature-based removal at this scale also creates co-benefits beyond carbon, including biodiversity protection, watershed health, and support for local communities. By building on its first round and already announcing projects in the Brazilian Amazon and the US, the coalition is demonstrating that large-scale nature-based carbon removal can move from commitment to contracted reality.
3️⃣ What’s next: Project developers interested in reforestation, agroforestry, or mangrove restoration can submit documentation following the coalition’s published Readiness Checklist. Symbiosis will continue advancing projects from its first request for proposals, with additional offtake agreements expected to be announced later in 2026. Priority goes to developers with proven experience, strong financing, and the capacity to deliver more than 500,000 tonnes over 10 years.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – Symbiosis Coalition Launches Its Second RFP For Nature-Based Carbon Removals
