MOL Contributes to One of Asia's Largest Volumes of Enhanced Rock Weathering CDR Credits
- Advancing Global CO₂ Removal from India -

April 24, 2026

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Jotaro Tamura; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced that it has received 2,500 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits, representing one of the largest volumes in Asia for CDR credits generated through enhanced rock weathering (ERW) technology ^{(Note 1)} , from the "Darjeeling Revival: Alt × MOL" project promoted by India-based Alt Carbon ^{(Note 2)}. MOL is scheduled to receive a total of 10,000 tons of CDR credits from Alt Carbon and, through continued collaboration with the company, aims to contribute to the expansion of CDR creation and its social deployment.

basalt powder spreading across farmland in West Bengal, India

This project applies an "ERW" technology that involves spreading basalt powder across tea plantations and farmland in West Bengal, India, to capture CO₂ from rainwater in the form of carbonate. The carbon that is sequestered in this process is carried by rivers to the ocean, where it remains stored as calcium carbonate for more than 10,000 years. This method has been scientifically validated as a permanent carbon removal pathway, and it also contributes to improving soil quality and increasing crop yields in agricultural areas.

The credits issued through this project are verified under Isometric's ^{(Note 3)} rigorous protocols and are publicly disclosed, ensuring a high level of transparency. This process ensures strong international credibility and clearly demonstrates the quality and environmental value of the credits.

Under "Environmental Vision - BLUE ACTION 2035 Phase 2-", MOL is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and this initiative marks a major step toward that goal. Looking ahead, it will continue working toward the realization of a sustainable society through the broader adoption & expansion of innovative carbon removal technologies adding to alternative fuel use and energy‑efficient measures.

(Note 1) A technology that accelerates the natural weathering of rocks to sequester CO₂ in the form of carbonate.
(Note 2) An India‑based company aiming to remove 5 million tons of CO₂ by 2030 through carbon removal methods such as ERW and biochar, while simultaneously improving agricultural productivity and soil health. MOL entered a CO₂ removal credit purchase agreement with Alt Carbon in March 2025 and has established a partnership with them.
(Note 3) One of the world's leading certification bodies that certifies and publicly discloses carbon removal credits based on scientifically rigorous standards.

The MOL Group Sustainability Issues
MOL Group identifies "Sustainability Issues" (Materiality) as our key issues for sustainable growth with society through realization of the Group Vision.
We anticipate this initiative to contribute especially to the realization of "Environment."