Carbon Removal's New Frontier: Why Microsoft Is Betting on India's Alt Carbon

Microsoft's partnership with Alt Carbon underscores a critical shift in corporate climate strategy—from offsetting to investing in tangible, verified carbon removal at scale. With enhanced rock weathering validated by a major buyer, India has emerged as an unexpected hub for next-generation climate technology, offering both cost efficiency and proven execution capabilities. The scarcity of verified carbon credits positions successful startups like Alt Carbon at the center of corporate decarbonization strategies for years to come.