Google Enters Major Carbon Credit Deal with Indian Startup Varaha

Google Enters Major Carbon Credit Deal with Indian Startup Varaha
Google has signed a groundbreaking agreement to acquire 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits from Varaha, an Indian startup, marking its first carbon project deal in India. This deal is the world's largest involving biochar, a sustainable product made from biomass. The credits will be sourced from Varaha's facility in Gujarat, utilizing invasive plant species to produce biochar while restoring local ecosystems. The partnership aims for long-term carbon removal solutions, with Varaha targeting one million carbon credits annually by 2030. Financial details of the deal remain undisclosed.