Introduction
Carbon storage is more than a climate solution—it’s an ethical commitment to justice, biodiversity, and a thriving planet. These principles shape every decision, from lab bench to policy table.
1. Intergenerational Justice
Today’s choices echo through centuries. We reject passing the costs of our emissions to descendants. By securing CO₂ underground, we safeguard their climate, health, and prosperity.
2. Planetary Stewardship
Our duty extends to all life—flora, fauna, and the microbial foundations of ecosystems. We commit to methods that respect land, water, and biodiversity, ensuring sequestration efforts do not harm habitats or natural cycles.
3. Scientific Rigor & Permanence
Only geologic and mineral storage with proven multi‐millennial stability meet our permanence standard. We insist on peer-reviewed methods, transparent data, and continuous validation.
4. Transparency & Verification
Trust is built on open information. We pledge real‐time monitoring, public data portals, and third-party audits so stakeholders can verify outcomes at every step.
5. Shared Infrastructure
Collaborative hubs, pipelines, and service networks lower barriers and minimize footprint. By pooling resources, we deploy faster and reduce environmental impact.
6. Inclusive Governance
Communities, indigenous groups, and civil society hold unique knowledge and rights. We co-create projects, share benefits, and respect local stewardship of land and water.
7. Precaution & Adaptive Management
We proceed with caution: small pilots, iterative learning, and the flexibility to adapt as science evolves. Risks are managed by design, not afterthought.
8. Legacy & Accountability
Our era’s stewardship will be judged by the world we leave behind. We set audacious targets, publish progress annually, and hold ourselves accountable to these principles—and to the future they protect.