Microsoft Buys 234,000 Carbon Credits to Support Rainforest Restoration in Mexico

Microsoft has announced the purchase of 234,000 carbon removal credits from Toroto, a Mexico-based company focused on ecosystem restoration. These credits are tied to a rainforest restoration project in Campeche, southeastern Mexico, which removes atmospheric carbon dioxide through reforestation efforts. This initiative will help Microsoft offset its carbon emissions and contribute to its goal of becoming a carbon-negative company by 2030.

The credits were generated through a project in the Calakmul region, where efforts are underway to restore up to 47,000 hectares of tropical rainforest. The restoration project not only aids in removing carbon from the atmosphere but also supports local landowners of the Conhuás ejido, providing them with financial incentives to safeguard their land and its resources. The Conhuás area borders the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, home to endangered species such as the Baird’s tapir and jaguar, making it a critical region for both biodiversity and climate action.

This is the latest in a series of carbon credit purchases by Microsoft, following a significant 8 million credit acquisition from Brazil’s BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group earlier this year. Through these investments, Microsoft is taking a leading role in corporate climate action, promoting community-led restoration projects that enhance both local ecosystems and the livelihoods of those who protect them.

Toroto’s CEO, Santiago Espinosa de los Monteros Harispuru, praised the partnership, emphasizing the importance of private sector investments in nature-based solutions to climate change. Microsoft’s involvement, he said, sets a precedent for how corporations can contribute to rainforest conservation and restoration efforts, ensuring that local communities are equipped to continue their vital environmental stewardship.