Carbon Credits

The AI boom is driving a massive increase in Big Tech’s carbon credit purchases, as companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta scramble to offset emissions from their energy-intensive AI infrastructure. Despite net-zero pledges, AI’s substantial resource demands make carbon credits a crucial mechanism for neutralizing their environmental footprint. This trend reflects a shift towards securing future supply and addressing residual emissions, with some suggesting AI underpins the immediate need for these credits.

NaaS Technology Inc. facilitated a 21,000-ton carbon credit transaction in Wuhan, leveraging its proprietary platform. This significant deal supports China’s “Dual Carbon” goals by integrating carbon-inclusion mechanisms into the growing EV charging sector. NaaS aims to monetize carbon assets within its extensive charging network, fostering public participation in carbon neutrality initiatives. The company is committed to refining its carbon accounting and digital platforms to expand green transportation carbon-inclusion.

Carbon Streaming CEO Marin Katusa significantly boosted his stake in the carbon offset firm, investing nearly $1 million to acquire more shares and exercise warrants. His ownership now represents approximately 11.8% of the company, with potential to reach 13.2% on a partially diluted basis. This move concentrates considerable equity and control within the CEO, a development investors will monitor closely amidst the company’s focus on high-impact carbon projects.

dynaCERT Inc. announced a non‑brokered private placement of up to $2 million in convertible unsecured units, each containing a 5%‑interest note maturing in two years (convertible into 13,333,333 shares at $0.15) and 6,666,667 warrants exercisable at $0.20 for two years. Proceeds will fund global expansion of HydraGEN™ emissions‑reduction technology, working capital, and corporate initiatives. Units are offered to qualified investors under Canadian and applicable offshore exemptions, with a four‑month lock‑up. Concurrently, director Jean‑Pierre Colin resigned after nine years.

On October 20-21, 2025, Carbon Streaming Corporation (OFSTF) CEO Marin Katusa purchased 74,500 common shares at $0.67 per share, totaling $49,915. This increased his holdings to 4,175,500 shares, representing approximately 8.6% of outstanding shares. If his warrants are exercised, his ownership would be near 10.8%. The purchase was for investment purposes, with potential for further transactions. The Early Warning Report is available on SEDAR+.