Hosted by the Negative Emissions Platform (NEP) 

How can an emerging industry build trust while scaling fast? For carbon dioxide removal, the answer cannot be left to ad-hoc promises or marketing claims. It requires a shared ethical foundation that is simple enough to understand, strong enough to matter, and open enough for public scrutiny.

The CDR Industry Commitments are that foundation: a public, industry-wide charter developed by the Negative Emissions Platform with input from civil society, academia, companies and governments. They set a baseline for responsible behaviour across the CDR value chain—from project developers and buyers to marketplaces, insurers, consultants and MRV providers—covering science-based climate goals, sustainability, monitoring and verification, justice and human rights, accountability and legal compliance.

This 30-minute spotlight session will unpack how the Commitments work in practice, why dozens of organisations have already endorsed them, and how they fit alongside other emerging soft-law frameworks.

What we’ll cover

• Why an ethical charter for CDR?
  Why the rapid growth of carbon removal needs clear definitions, guardrails and shared expectations to protect climate integrity and social licence.
• Inside the CDR Industry Commitments
  An overview of the core principles—science-based climate action, robust MRV and certification, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, justice and equity, accountability and regular review.
• How companies are using the Commitments today
  Examples of how signatories are integrating the Commitments into procurement rules, project design, governance, and public communication, and how this supports high-integrity markets for durable removals.
• How to sign and what happens next
  Practical guidance on becoming a signatory, expectations for transparency and review, and opportunities to shape future updates to the Commitments text.

Join us

• In person: CDR30 Pavilion, Blue Zone (Blue Zone accreditation required)
• Online: Watch the livestream on Negative Emissions Platform Youtube channel
• Stay updated: Follow CDR30 and NEP channels for programme updates and recordings