Carbon Removal as Nature Intended

Climate Policy and Enhanced Rock Weathering

7 May 20256 May 2025 by InPlanet Team

Yale School of the Environment event led by Anu Khan Recently, the Yale School of the Environment hosted a series of events focused on Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). One of these events centered on Climate Policy and ERW was led by Anu Khan, Founder and Executive Director at the Carbon Removal Standards Initiative. This webinar introduced attendees to the interconnections between climate policy and carbon removal strategies, particularly how Climate Policy and Enhanced Rock Weathering is a scalable solution to climate change. Understanding climate policy foundations The session began with an overview of key international climate frameworks, particularly the Paris … Read more

InPlanet at Web Summit Rio 2025

1 May 202530 Apr 2025 by InPlanet Team

Felix Harteneck on Stage at Web Summit Rio 2025

Clean, Green, and Built to Scale: Tackling Climate Change, Together This year, representing InPlanet at Web Summit Rio, our CEO and Co-Founder Felix Harteneck joined a compelling panel titled “Clean, Green, and Built to Scale” to discuss the urgent role of innovation in climate tech. He was joined by Julia Sekula, CFO of Terradot, and hosted by Gareth Mitchell. The conversation highlighted how startups like InPlanet are turning science into scalable solutions to address the climate crisis. It emphasized starting with the ground beneath our feet. Rock Weathering: Nature’s Original Carbon Removal Engine “Everyone thinks about trees when they hear … Read more

Integrating CDR in corporate climate strategies

23 Apr 2025 by InPlanet Team

Carbon Removal Target Setting Community Discussion: Key Takeaways In a recent webinar hosted by Milkywire, experts from various organizations came together to discuss carbon dioxide removal (CDR) target setting in a rapidly evolving market landscape. This session, drawing from a comprehensive white paper co-authored by MilkyWire and Klarna, highlighted key insights and strategies for corporations addressing their carbon neutrality commitments. The discussion emphasized and clarified the importance of integrating Carbon Removal in corporate strategies. Milkywire connects impact-driven companies with validated, high-impact climate projects globally and has partnered with InPlanet since 2023. Their mission is to empower businesses to address their … Read more

The rich mosaic of soil heterogeneity, and how to navigate its complexities

16 Apr 202528 Mar 2025 by InPlanet Team

A critical component of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) projects is quantifying carbon dioxide removal (CDR) at field scale. Carbon dioxide removal with ERW is tracked using multiple phases (gas, liquid, and soil) at InPlanet. In addition to other phases, a key component of monitoring weathering rates is done by analyzing soil samples. Combined with other measurements, determination of weathering rates in soils may be related back to carbon dioxide removal at the field scale. However, to do this suppliers like InPlanet must balance operational feasibility, cost, and data quality. This is a major challenge when determining a standard operating procedure … Read more

InPlanet named a top 10 most innovative company in Latin America by Fast Company for 2025

21 Mar 202519 Mar 2025 by InPlanet Team

Joins the Ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more São Paulo, Brazil – March 19, 2025 – InPlanet, a climate tech company pioneering Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) for carbon removal and sustainable agriculture, has been ranked No. 10 on Fast Company’s list of the Most Innovative Companies in Latin America for 2025. This annual ranking highlights organizations that are transforming industries and setting new standards for progress and impact. “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition underscores the impact of our work in scaling Enhanced Rock Weathering as a viable carbon removal pathway.” shared Felix … Read more

Rock powder dissolution and carbon capture: How to best understand it

21 Mar 202521 Feb 2025 by InPlanet Team

In this blog, Dr Junyao Kang, Data Analysis and Modeling Lead, and Dr. Matthew Clarkson, Head of Carbon at InPlanet share about Rock Powder Dissolution and Carbon Capture processes, CO₂ capture quantification, and the challenges posed by fertilizers. The dissolution process and cation release At the core of Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is the dissolution of rock powder, which releases essential cations into the soil system. As Dr. Junyao Kang explains: “You can see all these dark particles as our rock powder spreads onto the surface of the soil. We see dissolution happening, releasing important cations for our enhanced rock … Read more

Understanding losses and adjustments to carbon dioxide removal estimates

21 Mar 202521 Feb 2025 by InPlanet Team

Imagine holding a giant sponge, and your job is to soak up as much water as possible. But along the way, some water drips off, some gets absorbed by other things, and some even turns into steam! This is similar to how scientists try to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air using special kinds of rock powder. These losses and adjustments in carbon dioxide removal efforts show that, just like our sponge, not all of the CO₂ stays where we want it. Losses and adjustments in carbon dioxide removal are inevitable in this process. Importantly, we can measure these … Read more

Explaining our data collection framework and field monitoring station

21 Mar 202520 Feb 2025 by InPlanet Team

Data accuracy is at the core of our work, and our Field Monitoring Station (FMS) plays a critical role in ensuring reliable, science-backed measurements for Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). Our Data Collection Framework and Field Monitoring Station work together to collect real-time environmental data. This allows us to track how basalt rock powder interacts with soil, water, and air. Data for crediting is derived from the infield sample points, dispersed across a deployment site. But the FMS is a place we can monitor more intensively for research purposes. As Dr. Matthew Clarkson, Head of Carbon at InPlanet explains: “We monitor … Read more

What do enhanced rock weathering and Coca-Cola have in common?

21 Mar 202519 Feb 2025 by InPlanet Team

InPlanet’s Science and Impact Lead, Dr. Philipp Swoboda, our research lead on Rock Powders for Tropical Agriculture and Enhanced Weathering, breaks down Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and its impact on InPlanet. For a deeper dive, understanding Life Cycle Assessment of Rock Weathering is crucial to appreciating the full scope of our work. To better understand this complex process, we asked Dr. Swoboda to explain InPlanet’s LCA methodologies for our own Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) projects. Understanding the life cycle assessment of rock weathering in these projects helps in making informed decisions. What is a life cycle assessment (LCA)? LCA, or … Read more

How farmers can reduce fertilizer use and sequester carbon

14 Mar 202518 Feb 2025 by InPlanet Team

Inflation and rising input costs have put increasing pressure on farmers worldwide. With fertilizer prices soaring and environmental concerns growing, many are seeking sustainable alternatives. Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is emerging as a game-changing solution, offering a natural way to enrich soil, sustain high yields, and sequester carbon. By using this method, farmers can reduce fertilizer use and sequester carbon effectively. At InPlanet, our team of scientists, including Dr. Philipp Swoboda (Impact and Science Lead), Dr. Marcelo Santoro (ERW Regional Manager), and Dr. Mayra Maniero Rodrigues (MRV Researcher), is at the forefront of ERW research. Through extensive field trials, we … Read more