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Cdr Platform MCP with Claude: Automate Carbon Removal Purchasing and Reporting
The short answer
Claude works with the Cdr platform through the Model Context Protocol, an open standard that acts as a secure adapter between Claude and the tool. Once connected with an API key, Claude can read order and removal data and carry out approved actions, such as placing a carbon removal purchase, checking order status and drafting sustainability reports from plain-language instructions.
What is Cdr platform?
Cdr platform is an API for purchasing carbon dioxide removal services. It gives businesses access to verified carbon removal projects, so they can offset emissions that they cannot yet eliminate. Sustainability teams, finance leaders and operations managers typically use it to plan offsetting budgets, buy removal credits and keep records for annual reporting. Because it is an API, it can be linked to other business systems rather than managed only through manual dashboards.
How Claude connects to Cdr platform through MCP
The Model Context Protocol is an open standard that lets Claude securely use other software, reading information and taking actions, with permissions the organisation controls. Think of it as a universal adapter between Claude and the tool. For Cdr platform, the connection can be made through an MCP server or a direct API link, using the API key the platform supports.
Once connected, Claude can typically read data such as order status and removal records, analyse that data and answer questions in natural language. It can also prepare purchase requests and sustainability summaries. The exact actions available depend on how the connection is configured, and we set it up with least-privilege access so Claude only sees and does what the team needs.
Permissions and approvals keep people in charge. Consequential actions, such as committing a purchase, can be routed to a named approver before they happen. Every request and action can be recorded in an audit log, so finance and sustainability teams can review what Claude did and why.
What you can automate
Plain-language offset purchasing
A sustainability manager asks Claude to propose a carbon removal purchase that matches this quarter's measured emissions and budget. Claude drafts the order details and sends them for approval. Once approved, the purchase is placed through the platform and the confirmation is stored against the reporting period, saving time on manual form filling.
Order status tracking
Operations staff ask Claude for the current status of all open removal orders in a single summary. Claude retrieves the order records and highlights any that are delayed or need attention. Teams can then decide whether to follow up, without logging into the platform and checking each order one by one.
Removal data analysis
Finance and sustainability leads ask Claude to analyse removal data over the past year, grouped by project type or month. Claude produces clear tables and short explanations of trends, helping leaders see how the offsetting programme is growing and where spending is concentrated.
Sustainability report drafting
Before an annual or board report, a communications lead asks Claude to draft the carbon removal section using the platform's data. Claude writes a first version in plain English, which the sustainability team then checks and edits. This reduces drafting time and keeps figures consistent across documents.
Budget and forecast questions
A chief financial officer asks how much has been committed to carbon removal this year and what the forecast looks like if purchasing continues at the current pace. Claude answers from the order data and explains its assumptions, giving leaders a fast, traceable answer for planning meetings.
An end-to-end workflow: Quarterly offset purchase and board reporting
TriggerThe sustainability lead asks Claude at the end of each quarter to reconcile emissions and arrange offsetting.
Claude reads the quarter's emissions totals from the organisation's finance or ERP system.
Claude compares them with existing carbon removal orders on the Cdr platform and calculates the gap.
Claude drafts a purchase proposal and sends it to the finance approver in Microsoft 365 for sign-off.
After approval, Claude places the order through the platform and records the confirmation.
Claude generates a summary of the quarter's removals and adds it to the board pack draft in Microsoft 365.
OutcomeOffsetting decisions are made on time, approvals are documented, and board reporting on carbon removal is prepared in a fraction of the usual effort. Results vary by organisation and by how the workflow is designed.
How we set it up
Free automation audit
We review how your team currently buys carbon removal, reports on it and records approvals. We identify the workflows worth automating and agree the goals together, at no cost to you.
Secure API key connection
We connect Claude to the Cdr platform using an API key, which is stored securely and limited to the permissions your team approves. Where a direct API link is more suitable than an MCP server, we use that instead.
Workflow design
We design the end-to-end process across the platform and your other systems, such as Microsoft 365, your finance system or ticketing tools. Every consequential action, such as a purchase, is assigned to a named approver.
Testing with real cases
We test the workflow using past quarters' data and real order examples. We check accuracy, approval routing and report quality before anything goes live, and we adjust the setup based on what we find.
Launch, monitoring and training
We launch with audit logs and monitoring in place, then train your sustainability, finance and operations teams to use Claude confidently and to review its outputs. We remain available for support after launch.
Who benefits
- Sustainability manager
- Plans and places offsetting purchases faster, with clear records for each decision.
- Finance director
- Gets approval requests, spend summaries and forecasts in one place, with an audit trail.
- Operations lead
- Tracks order status without manual checks across multiple records.
- Communications or reporting lead
- Drafts accurate carbon removal sections for reports and board packs more quickly.
Security and control
- Least-privilege access, so Claude can only read and act within the permissions your team approves.
- Named human approval for consequential actions such as placing orders.
- Audit logs that record requests, data accessed and actions taken.
- Secure storage of the API key, with rotation and access reviews built into the process.
- Testing against real past cases before launch, with ongoing monitoring afterwards.
For teams in the US, UK, India and the Middle East
Organisations in the United States and the United Kingdom can host the Claude workflow in their chosen region to suit internal security and data policies. Companies in India must consider the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, when handling personal data in reports or approvals. Businesses in the Middle East, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, must follow local data protection laws, and hosting can be selected to meet those requirements. We choose the hosting region with you so that the setup meets your legal and contractual obligations.
Learn more about Claude and MCP
Anthropic's AI model and assistant.
Secure links between Claude and business tools.
How engineers build and change software with Claude.
Hosted agents that run multi-step work.
The open standard Claude uses to connect to tools.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Cdr platform MCP server do?
The MCP server acts as a secure bridge between Claude and the Cdr platform. It allows Claude to read permitted information, such as order status and removal records, and to carry out approved actions, such as preparing a purchase. The exact capabilities depend on how the connection is configured for your organisation.
Is connecting Claude to Cdr platform secure?
The connection uses an API key and is set up with least-privilege access, so Claude only reaches the data and actions your team approves. Consequential actions can require named human approval, and audit logs record activity. We also advise on secure key storage and regular access reviews.
What can Claude do with Cdr platform once connected?
Typically, Claude can answer questions about your carbon removal orders, analyse removal data, draft purchase requests and produce sustainability report summaries. It works in plain language, so staff can ask questions without learning the platform's interface. Anything that commits spend should go through an approval step.
How long does setup take?
Timelines depend on how many systems are involved and how complex the approval process is. A typical project includes a free audit, connection, workflow design, testing with real cases and training. We agree a realistic timeline during the audit, so you know what to expect before committing.
Which plan or permissions do I need?
You need an API key from your Cdr platform account with the permissions required for the actions you want Claude to take. Requirements vary by account, so we check your access during the free audit and advise whether any changes are needed before connecting.