Multi-year commitment supports high-integrity methane reduction and climate-smart rice production in the U.S.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – April 23rd, 2026 – AgriCapture today announced the purchase of 5,000 verified carbon credits by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global financial institution, reflecting a multi-year commitment to support high-integrity, nature-based climate solutions in U.S. agriculture. The credits were acquired in two tranches of 2,500 credits over a two-year period in 2024 and 2025, underscoring RBC’s sustained engagement in scaling credible emissions reductions.
“This transaction highlights the growing demand from leading financial institutions for rigorously verified, high-integrity carbon credits that deliver real, measurable climate outcomes,” said Tyler Hull at AgriCapture. “RBC’s support helps accelerate adoption of climate-smart rice production practices while creating durable environmental and economic value.”
“We know sustainable agriculture practices are essential to this industry’s longevity, and RBC is committed to supporting it. AgriCapture’s expertise within the Ongoing Emissions Responsibility (OER) framework and credible approach to reducing methane emissions gives us confidence in our ability to drive meaningful climate action. This collaboration exemplifies how RBC is directing capital toward climate solutions that create real environmental impact,” said — Jon Douglas, Senior Director Head of Climate Operations, RBC.
The credits were generated through AgriCapture’s U.S. Rice Methane Reduction Project (CAR1513), the largest rice methane project in the United States. Participating farmers implement alternate wetting and drying (AWD), furrow irrigation, and other water-management practices that significantly reduce methane emissions while conserving water. All credits are independently verified and issued through the Climate Action Reserve.
In addition to third-party verification, the credits purchased by RBC are rated “A” by BeZero Carbon and have received Core Carbon Principles (CCP) labeling, reflecting strong additionality, permanence, transparency, and governance.
“Carbon credits help us adopt sustainable practices that require higher investment, and this project allows us to do so in a way that works for our operation.”- Gavin Sullivan, a fifth-generation rice farmer from Burdette, Ark.
By channeling private capital to climate-smart farming practices, this transaction reinforces the role of high-integrity voluntary carbon markets in supporting farmers, strengthening rural economies, and delivering measurable climate benefits aligned with corporate sustainability goals.
About AgriCapture
AgriCapture helps farmers monetize sustainable land-management practices by generating high-integrity, data-driven carbon credits and connecting them with buyers committed to credible climate action. With in-house monitoring, measurement, reporting, and verification capabilities, AgriCapture is a leading developer of agricultural carbon projects and a trusted partner to companies seeking durable, nature-based emissions reductions. To date, AgriCapture’s BeZero ‘A’ rated project has supported over 166,000 acres of U.S. rice farmers across five states to incentivize the adoption of regenerative practices and is driving impact globally with listed projects in Brazil, Argentina, and India.
