$100 Million Investment Will Transform American Grasslands to Capture Carbon Emissions
New York, Thursday, 12 March 2026.
Octopus Energy expanded its Cultivo partnership to $100 million today, funding US grassland restoration to remove a staggering 9 million tonnes of carbon over 30 years.
Scaling Nature-Based Solutions in the Carbon Market
On March 12, 2026, Cultivo, a Public Benefit Corporation focused on regenerating natural landscapes, confirmed that Octopus Energy Generation increased its capital deployment plans to $100 million [1]. This marks a significant expansion from the initial $40 million Series A funding provided by the European renewables investor in January 2024 [1]. By injecting an additional $60 million into the partnership, Octopus Energy Generation has increased its initial financial commitment by 150 percent [1]. The capital is specifically designated to accelerate the growth of natural asset projects across the United States, generating financial returns through the production of high-quality, nature-based carbon removal credits [1].
The Economic and Environmental Potential of American Grasslands
The focus on American soil aligns with broader global environmental initiatives, particularly as the United Nations has designated 2026 as the international year of rangelands and pastoralists [1]. Grassland pastures and rangelands represent a massive untapped resource for carbon sequestration, constituting 29 percent of the total land area in the United States [1]. Cultivo has already enrolled over 263000 hectares of this land and is currently on track to surpass 809000 hectares before the end of the year [1]. By partnering directly with local land stewards, the platform aims to restore soil health while creating verifiable environmental assets [1].