Microsoft Invests in Pantheon Regeneration to Scale Peatland Restoration for Carbon Removal
BOULDER, CO – December 3, 2025 – Pantheon Regeneration today announced a significant investment from microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, poised to dramatically accelerate the development and expansion of its pioneering ecological restoration initiatives.The funding will fuel Pantheon’s efforts to restore degraded peatlands,unlocking a powerful nature-based solution for carbon dioxide removal.
Pantheon’s flagship project, Pocosin Ecological Reserve I, represents a leading example of commercial peatland restoration in the United States. These unique ecosystems, holding the largest terrestrial carbon stores on Earth, offer a high-impact pathway to mitigating climate change when revitalized. Pantheon’s methodology focuses on rapid carbon sequestration alongside the crucial regeneration of vital wetland habitats.
Driven by scientific rigor and a collaborative partnership with Duke University, Pantheon develops, owns, and operates peatland restoration projects, generating high-quality carbon credits with demonstrable biodiversity and water quality benefits. The Microsoft investment directly supports Pantheon’s core mission: to restore ecosystems at scale and deliver carbon credits that meet the growing demands of environmentally conscious corporations.
“We are excited to partner with Pantheon Regeneration and support their innovative approach to carbon removal,” stated Erika Basham, Director of Microsoft’s Climate Innovation fund, who will join Pantheon’s board as an observer. “Their commitment to science-backed solutions that deliver both emissions reductions and positive environmental co-benefits aligns perfectly with our investment strategy.”
Pantheon’s team uniquely blends expertise in ecology, real asset management, institutional finance, and commodity markets, bridging the gap between scientific restoration and market viability. This interdisciplinary approach is designed to establish ecosystem restoration as a compelling investment possibility within the climate solutions landscape.
“This investment from Microsoft is a transformative moment for Pantheon,” said Tripp Wall, CEO of Pantheon Regeneration.”It validates the immense potential of our work to deliver landscape-scale climate solutions and high-quality carbon credits. We are incredibly grateful for their confidence and look forward to scaling our impact with their support.”
The investment reinforces Microsoft’s broader commitment to a diversified carbon removal portfolio, encompassing both nature-based and engineered solutions critical to achieving global climate goals.
SOURCE: Pantheon Regeneration
