Phil Goodman

Phil Goodman, Director of Microsoft's carbon removal portfolio, shares insights on the company's ambitious goal to eliminate 50 years of carbon emissions by 2050. He discusses the challenges of fostering an emerging carbon dioxide removal market and the importance of structuring innovative offtake agreements. Goodman highlights key partnerships, such as with Chestnut Carbon for large-scale reforestation, and reveals how Microsoft's approach balances low and high-durability projects. He also emphasizes the need for improved verification and startup funding to accelerate market growth.