Google has signed a four-year carbon credit agreement with Indian startup Mitti Labs, covering rice cultivation methane emissions across approximately 100,000 hectares in three Indian states at peak delivery. The deal represents Google's largest carbon credit transaction focused on rice farming methane reduction to date.
Background
Rice cultivation is a significant source of methane emissions globally. Companies like Google are increasingly investing in nature-based carbon offset projects to meet climate commitments.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Sep 10, 2026 at 09:34 PM
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- 6.0 / 10