USA - BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has recently forged a transformative partnership with Microsoft, poised to deliver 8 million tons of carbon offset credits by 2043.

This agreement, distinguished as the largest of its kind according to MSCI Carbon Markets data, represents an important step towards mitigating climate change through extensive reforestation efforts across Brazil’s ecologically critical Cerrado biome. The initiative aims not only to reclaim and restore former agricultural and pasture lands but also to nurture diverse native species and implement sustainable timber farming practices.

Microsoft’s substantial investment underscores its robust commitment to achieving carbon negativity by 2030, highlighting a strategic pivot towards advancing nature-based solutions as a cornerstone of its environmental stewardship strategy.

Under the stewardship of BTG TIG, this initiative promises far-reaching environmental and socio-economic benefits. By converting degraded lands into biodiverse forests and sustainably managed timber farms, the project not only sequesters substantial amounts of carbon but also enhances local biodiversity and supports community livelihoods.

This holistic approach is pivotal in demonstrating the feasibility and scalability of nature-based solutions in tackling global climate challenges. Furthermore, the collaboration with Microsoft sets a precedent for corporate leadership in sustainability, fostering a paradigm where private sector investments drive tangible environmental outcomes while aligning with ambitious climate targets on a global scale.