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Amazon Partners with Indian Farmers for $30 Million Carbon Credit Deal
Amazon signs $30 million deal to buy carbon credits from Indian rice farmers
The Economic Times
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Amazon has signed a $30 million (approximately ₹280 crore) agreement with the Good Rice Alliance to purchase carbon credits from Indian rice farmers. This deal, the largest of its kind in India, will help Amazon offset over 685,000 metric tonnes of carbon emissions as part of its net-zero goals.
- 01Amazon's $30 million deal is the largest agricultural carbon credit agreement in India.
- 02The Good Rice Alliance collaborates with over 13,000 smallholder farmers to reduce methane emissions.
- 03The deal will help offset more than 685,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
- 04Conventional rice farming contributes significantly to global methane emissions.
- 05Sustainable farming practices are essential for reducing agricultural pollution.
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Amazon has entered into a significant $30 million (approximately ₹280 crore) agreement with the Good Rice Alliance to purchase carbon credits generated by Indian rice farmers. This marks the largest agricultural carbon credit deal in India and one of the largest globally, aimed at helping Amazon offset its carbon emissions and meet its net-zero targets. The Good Rice Alliance, which includes Bayer, GenZero, and Shell Nature-Based Solutions, works with over 13,000 smallholder farmers across 35,000 hectares in India to promote sustainable rice cultivation methods, thereby reducing methane emissions. Conventional rice farming is responsible for 8-10% of global methane emissions, making it a significant contributor to climate change. The shift to sustainable practices, such as improved water management, is crucial for minimizing this impact. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with a warming potential over 27 times that of carbon dioxide. This deal aligns with a broader trend of tech companies engaging in carbon credit agreements to mitigate their environmental footprints.
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This deal supports local farmers in adopting sustainable practices that can lead to better yields and reduced emissions, ultimately benefiting the environment and the agricultural community.
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