As carbon dioxide removal (CDR) becomes central to corporate net-zero strategies, one question keeps coming up: How do we know that carbon removal is actually happening—and that it’s real, measurable, and durable?
In carbon removal, MRV—Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification—refers to the set of processes and protocols used to track, report, and verify the amount of CO₂ removed from the atmosphere and stored away durably. MRV is the foundation for credible climate claims and the trust layer that enables carbon markets to grow with integrity.
MRV is how we ensure that a tonne of CO₂ claimed as “removed” was actually:
Only when the dataset is complete and independently verified, confirming that removal has occurred and meets quality and durability thresholds, can a carbon removal credit be issued. Without MRV, climate claims lack credibility.
Scaling carbon removal to climate-relevant levels requires more than just ambition - it requires certainty. Certainty that each credit represents actual, permanent CO2 removal, and certainty that buyers, suppliers, and regulators can trust the data behind it. That certainty comes from digital MRV (dMRV).
Most MRV systems track data. Carbonfuture's Trust Infrastructure does much more.
The result? A complete Trust Infrastructure for durable carbon removal, built to serve buyers, suppliers, and standards bodies at market speed.
Traditional MRV approaches—manual data collection, spreadsheets, slow audits—aren’t built for a fast-moving, high-integrity carbon removal market. Carbonfuture offers a standard-agnostic, digital Trust Infrastructure for durable CDR, combining automation, scalability, and independent verification across multiple durable CDR technologies to deliver trust at market speed.
Built for scale: Carbonfuture's digital Trust Infrastructure handles high-frequency, high-volume data across diverse projects—from pilot initiatives to enterprise-level portfolios. It simplifies monitoring and reporting, accelerates verification, and supports credit issuance across voluntary and future compliance markets.
Trusted by leading buyers like Swiss Re, Microsoft, NextGen CDR Buyers Club Carbonfuture's digital Trust Infrastructure provides assurance that every purchased CDR credit reflects verified, durable climate impact - reducing reputational, financial, and compliance risk.
“Independent digital MRV adds an extra level of safety. It’s a protective layer that helps us ensure that the credits we’re purchasing meet high standards of integrity.”
— Mischa Repmann, Senior Risk Manager at Swiss Re (October 2024)
Carbonfuture's digital Trust Infrastructure cuts certification timelines, simplifies reporting, and opens market access - backed by automation, standardization, and expert guidance to ensure your credits meet the highest standards.
“We chose Carbonfuture’s digital MRV system because it brings transparency and trustworthiness to our operations. The digital integration allows us to efficiently manage data and ensure our credits meet the highest standards.”
— Diego Justiniano, President of Exomad Green (October 2024)
By standardizing and automating data flows, Carbonfuture's digital Trust Infrastructure lightens administrative load, strengthens independent oversight, and safeguards the integrity of certification processes.
“Handling data from CDR suppliers is 95% of the workload for our largest team. It’s much easier when it comes in a standardized and automated way from an MRV provider.”
— Benno Fuchs, Chief Operating Officer at Puro.earth (October 2024)
MRV is how carbon removal earns trust. To build a climate-relevant carbon removal market, we need solutions that are transparent, scalable, and grounded in data. That begins with MRV - and is made operational through solutions like Carbonfuture's digital Trust Infrastructure.
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At Carbonfuture, we build trust throughout the carbon removal journey with our rigorous, data-driven approach, ensuring unmatched quality and reliability of carbon removal.
