"All plants have the ability to sequester carbon and industrial hemp might be the carbon sequestration king, as it can suck up twice as much as a typical forest.
Industrial hemp also has a super fast-growing cycle versus forests which can take years to take root.
According to a Cambridge University researcher, a hectare of hemp can absorb between 8 – 15 tonnes of CO2. In comparison, forests capture 2 – 6 tonnes only depending on the type of trees, region, etc."
https://carboncredits.com/hemp-carbon-credits/
"Hemp is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world and can grow 4 metres high in 100 days. Research suggests hemp is twice as effective as trees at absorbing and locking up carbon, with 1 hectare (2.5 acres) of hemp reckoned to absorb 8 to 22 tonnes of CO2 a year, more than any woodland. The CO2 is also permanently fixed in the hemp fibres, which can go on to be used for many commodities including textiles, medicines, insulation for buildings and concrete; BMW is even using it to replace plastics in various car parts."
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/24/could-hemp-be-a-key-tool-in-fight-against-climate-change
"“Industrial hemp will not get you high but it can play a part in our climate change response. Industrial hemp absorbs more CO2 per hectare than forest or commercial crops. A single hectare can absorb 22 tonnes of carbon and two crops are possible per year.
“Industrial hemp can be grown on poor soil, needs little water, and no fertilizer and is therefore a good option for many circumstances. The plant can be used for paper, building and many other uses. US farmers are waking up to its potential."
https://greenqueenmagazine.com/environment/how-can-hemp-decarbonisation/