Watershed Launches RFP for 1M Tonne Carbon Removal

Watershed, a front-running climate solutions platform, has issued its first-ever Request for Proposals (RFP) to purchase one megatonne of carbon removal credits. The move is designed to grow the company's decarbonization ecosystem, offering its over 500 corporate clients access to high-quality, qualified carbon removal projects. This comes at a pivotal moment when companies are under mounting pressure to deliver on their climate commitments and finding stable, affordable carbon removal solutions becomes more and more competitive.

By issuing a joint RFP, Watershed is creating opportunities for both suppliers and buyers in the carbon removal space. Vendors selected by the RFP will have direct access to Watershed's large base of corporate clients, simplifying the process of getting high-quality carbon removal options to market. Buyers benefit from the program with a more secure and less expensive supply of carbon credits, utilizing combined purchasing power to lower costs and enhance market stability.

Carbon removal has emerged as a key part of business climate strategies, supplementing emissions reduction to reach net-zero targets. Yet, high-quality projects—whether nature-based solutions such as reforestation and soil carbon sequestration or engineered technologies such as direct air capture and biochar—may be out of reach, tending to demand high initial investment and long-term commitments. Watershed's RFP is intended to overcome these challenges by pooling demand, giving suppliers a direct path to large buyers while reducing costs for businesses making an investment in sustainability.

For carbon removal suppliers, involvement in Watershed's program has several benefits. The application process is made easy so that suppliers can easily connect with corporate buyers without the usual complexity of one-on-one contract negotiations. The winners will not just get immediate purchase orders but also bids for long-term multi-year collaborations, providing long-term market stability. With the fast evolution of corporate climate pledges, this prospect might be a game changer for new carbon removal technologies seeking stable demand and financial support.

For buyers, businesses that participate in Watershed's RFP will gain access to cheaper carbon removal credits due to economies of scale. Access to high-quality projects—most of which would otherwise be unavailable to large-scale investors—is yet another important benefit, allowing purchasers to acquire vetted, effective carbon removal solutions that fit their sustainability objectives. In a growingly tight market, where the demand for high-quality carbon removal projects is surpassing supply, securing access in advance through a reliable partner like Watershed is an added degree of assurance.

In addition to economic returns, involvement in this program enables businesses to make concrete strides toward their climate pledges. Most companies are under pressure from investors, regulators, and consumers who expect transparent, quantifiable action on emissions reduction. Through collaboration with Watershed, businesses can incorporate high-quality carbon removal solutions into their sustainability plans, ensuring that their commitments become real-world action.

The application deadline is March 31st, and the suppliers should fulfill Watershed's eligibility requirements to participate. Further information, such as application instructions and FAQs, can be found on the company's site. This RFP is a milestone toward greater access to reliable carbon removal solutions, enabling companies to close the gap between climate commitments and action while driving the innovation of cutting-edge carbon removal technologies.

As the market for carbon removal continues to expand, efforts such as Watershed's RFP are important in building the market, making it more accessible, efficient, and effective. Whether for suppliers wanting a direct path to large corporate buyers or buyers needing affordable, high-quality removal services, this program presents a viable chance to support global decarbonization efforts.