1PointFive Expands CDR Distribution Through Intermediary Networks

1PointFive has secured commitments exceeding 15,000 tonnes of carbon removal credits through an intermediary sales model, marking a notable expansion of its distribution strategy. The decision to route supply through channel partners rather than pursuing exclusively direct-to-buyer arrangements reflects a broader market trend toward specialized distribution networks within the carbon removal sector.

This approach offers several structural advantages for a DAC operator still scaling production. Channel partners typically maintain existing relationships with corporate buyers, possess established due diligence frameworks, and can bundle carbon removal credits with compliance or voluntary offset portfolios. For 1PointFive, outsourcing distribution logistics allows the company to concentrate resources on technology optimization and capacity growth rather than building its own sales infrastructure.

The volume committed—over 15,000 tonnes—remains modest relative to global carbon removal ambitions, but the strategic significance lies in the mechanism rather than the scale. As DAC developers race to achieve commercial viability, distribution partnerships appear to be emerging as a pragmatic middle path between vertically integrated models and pure commodity trading. The model's success will likely influence whether other DAC operators adopt similar channel strategies, potentially reshaping how direct air capture credits flow through compliance and voluntary markets.