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InPlanet secures agreement to deliver 28,500 enhanced rock weathering credits to Microsoft, providing durable carbon removal and regenerative agriculture benefits in Brazil

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InPlanet secures agreement to deliver 28,500 InPlanet secures agreement to deliver 28,500 enhanced rock weathering credits to Microsoft.

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL, DECEMBER 17, 2025 – InPlanet, a pioneer in tropical Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW), announced today that it has signed an agreement with Microsoft to remove more than 28,500 tonnes of CO₂ between 2026 and 2028. This purchase extends Microsoft’s commitment to ERW in Brazil. ERW, the application of finely crushed silicate rock to soils, is emerging as a promising approach within carbon removal and regenerative agriculture. The process captures atmospheric CO₂ while improving soil health and supporting long-term ecosystem resilience. This agreement builds on InPlanet’s scientific research and Brazil’s favorable conditions for weathering at scale. It also … Read more

Agronomic benefits of basalt rock powder on citrus farms: Insights from Project Aracari

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Introduction InPlanet achieved the next historic milestone in the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) landscape with its second issuance (and only fourth ever globally) of certified Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) carbon credits from Project Aracari. A total of 319.97 tCDR were verified for this project via the deployment of basalt on citrus orchards. The carbon credits were the 2nd issued under the Isometric enhanced weathering protocol, following InPlanet’s issuance of the world’s first ERW carbon credits at the end of last year. They were independently verified by 350 solutions. From this project, 200 tonnes have been delivered to our partner, Klimate. … Read more

InPlanet welcomes Miguel Rodrigues as Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy 

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Spreading basalt rock powder across Brazilian farmland to improve soil health and capture carbon.

São Paulo, Brazil – September 29, 2025 – InPlanet, a climate tech startup pioneering Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) for carbon removal and sustainable agriculture, is pleased to announce Miguel Rodrigues as its new Chief Financial Officer. Rodrigues will lead InPlanet’s financial strategy as the company enters a new phase of growth. InPlanet has a diverse, multi-skilled global team of 70 people and recently launched the world’s first certified Enhanced Rock Weathering carbon credits. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s “10 Most Innovative Companies”, InPlanet is expanding its leadership team to accelerate its global scale-up. Rodrigues is a seasoned executive with … Read more

InPlanet at EGU General Assembly 2025

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Dr. Philipp Swoboda at EGU on the Agronomic Benefits of ERW Recently, Dr. Philipp Swoboda, Impact and Science Lead at InPlanet, participated in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2025 held in Vienna, Austria. On April 28th, he delivered a presentation on Agronomic co-benefits of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) with basalt applied to sugarcane grown on acidic soil in Brazil. The EGU General Assembly is an annual event that brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting, covering all geoscience disciplines. This year, the event welcomed 20,984 attendees, of whom 18,646 made their way to Vienna … Read more

Climate policy and Enhanced Rock Weathering

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Soybean farmland in Brazil

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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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