DevvStream and BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association Announce Offtake Agreement for Pioneering Carbon Offset Project in the Transportation Sector

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DevvStream Holdings Inc. (“DevvStream” or the “Company”) (CBOE: DESG) (OTCQB: DSTRF) (FSE: CQ0), a technology-based sustainability company, and the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association (“BCRB”) are pleased to announce a groundbreaking offtake agreement. DevvStream has committed to pre-purchasing 25,000 carbon credits generated by BCRB's green house gas reduction program, a revolutionary carbon offset project poised to make a substantial impact on global carbon emissions in the transportation sector.

The BCRB program is a forward-thinking initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions associated with road construction and maintenance activities, a significant contributor to the transportation sector's emissions. With transportation responsible for approximately 25 per cent of the world's energy-related emissions in 2020, this program represents a crucial step towards a more sustainable future.

Under this agreement, DevvStream will pre-purchase 25,000 carbon credits generated by BCRB's offset project during 2024 and 2025, and have a right of first refusal for any additional credits generated by BCRB. The Program is designed to enable road construction and maintenance organizations across Canada and the USA to generate carbon credits by implementing eligible activities, including electrification of fleets and upstream equipment, as well as use of low-carbon materials including asphalt. This ambitious project boasts one of the largest geographical footprints globally, covering activities that go above and beyond regulatory requirements.

Key Highlights of the Program:

1. Geographical Scope: The program covers eligible road construction and maintenance activities implemented in roads across Canada and the USA, making it one of the largest offset projects in the world by geographical footprint.
2. Verified Carbon Standard: The offset project leverages several existing Verra and CDM quantification methodologies and is expected to be registered under the Verified Carbon Standard program from Verra, a leading program authority. This certification ensures the highest standards of environmental integrity and transparency.
3. Independent Verification: All data will be regularly verified by an independent accredited Validation/Verification Body, providing transparency, credibility and accountability.
4. Above-and-Beyond Actions: Under the requirements of the program, only actions that exceed regulatory requirements are eligible to generate carbon credits, ensuring that the program makes a significant and verifiable impact on reducing carbon emissions.

The BCRB Program is set to become operational by early next year, with the first verified carbon credits expected to be delivered by late 2024. This partnership between DevvStream and BCRB represents a significant stride toward a more sustainable future, aligning with DevvStream's mission to advance sustainability through the development and monetization of environmental assets.