Congratulations to Isometric on the certification of the Direct Ocean Capture and Storage (DOCS) Protocol — a major milestone for the advancement of permanent, scalable, and sustainable carbon dioxide removal. We’re proud to have supported the development of this industry-first protocol and to now see Captura's technology recognized within a rigorous, science-based framework that gives buyers, investors, and policymakers confidence in this high-quality carbon removal pathway. Read more about how Isometric developed the protocol and incorporated feedback from the public consultation here: https://lnkd.in/gRkgKRtf
Isometric has certified the Direct Ocean Capture and Storage (DOCS) Protocol following a comprehensive public consultation. The ocean is the largest carbon reservoir on the Earth's surface, storing around 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide naturally dissolves into the ocean’s surface through a process called equilibration. DOCS leverages this process by drawing carbon dioxide out of seawater, enabling the ocean to absorb more from the atmosphere. DOCS has significant potential to scale, by harnessing the ocean’s vast carbon storage capacity. It can also help address ocean acidification, potentially benefiting local marine ecosystems. The protocol was developed in line with the Isometric Standard, through collaboration between Isometric’s in-house Science Team and reviewers from the independent Science Network of more than 300 academic experts. Leading DOCS suppliers Captura, CarbonBlue, and SeaO2 provided extensive feedback during development and are the first suppliers signed up to issue credits under the protocol. Find out more at the link in the comments.
