The direct air capture company Climeworks said this morning that it has begun delivering third-party verified carbon removal and storage services for corporate buyers, Ben writes.

Why it matters: It’s a step forward for nascent tech that could earn a place in the toolkit against global warming — if investment pouring into the sector succeeds at creating commercial scale in the future.

Driving the news: The Swiss company said its providing services from its plant in Iceland to buyers including Microsoft, Shopify and Stripe. Volumes were not disclosed.

What they’re saying: “This is an important inflection point in the development of direct-air capture,” said Stacy Kauk, Shopify’s head of sustainability, tells the Wall Street Journal in an in-depth feature.

The intrigue: Climeworks and its customers said their methodology and third-party verification by the company DNV are important.

It’s a “critical step to build trust with carbon removal buyers like Shopify,” Kauk said in a statement.

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