Carbon Removal as Nature Intended

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

Winning with farmers to scale regenerative agriculture successfully

14 Mar 202514 Feb 2025 by InPlanet Team

Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) is an important part of regenerative agriculture. Together they not only can change the way we live for the better by capturing carbon but can transform farming by improving soil health while increasing yields. However, this is only possible if farmers embrace these practices. Winning farmer trust and demonstrating clear benefits is key to scaling ERW successfully and seeing more farmers scaling regenerative agriculture. Farmers are directly responsible for implementing new methods on their land. Their willingness to adopt regenerative practices is crucial to the success of sustainability initiatives. Without their buy-in, even the best technologies … Read more

How we developed and delivered the world’s first certified ERW carbon credits

14 Mar 20257 Feb 2025 by InPlanet Team

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Issuing a verified carbon credit isn’t simple. It requires precise measurement, strict compliance with evolving regulations, and third-party validation. InPlanet recently announced its development and delivery of certified carbon credits in Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) as the first in the world, a milestone for the entire Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) industry. As InPlanet’s Head of Carbon, Dr. Matthew Clarkson put it: “To allow us to have the standard to issue that credit, we have to align with scientific best practices, follow strict protocols, and pass independent validation. It’s complex, but it’s what makes our credits truly credible.” The journey of … Read more

Webinar: Matthew Clarkson on InPlanet’s certified ERW credits, issued by Isometric

21 Mar 20255 Feb 2025 by InPlanet Team

A new milestone for Enhanced Weathering (EW) to play a significant role in large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) while delivering co-benefits to agriculture and soil health. During this webinar hosted by Chris Podgorney, Head of Product at Isometric, Dr. Matthew Clarkson, Head of Carbon at InPlanet, explores how the issuance of these credits raises the bar for quality. What sets them apart is their incorporation of the latest scientific advancements in enhanced rock weathering. These credits are also backed by academic consensus. The carbon credits webinar also explores the operational feasibility of conducting rigorous Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) in … Read more

World’s first enhanced rock weathering carbon removal credits issued

16 Dec 20256 Jan 2025 by InPlanet Team

A new frontier for the voluntary carbon market BRAZIL, January 6th, 2025 – Today, InPlanet and Isometric announced the first-ever delivery of verified carbon removal credits through Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). Carbon dioxide removal credits were developed and provided by InPlanet. They were verified by Isometric, delivered to Adyen, and facilitated by ClimeFi. This milestone advances the voluntary carbon market by introducing a new format of high-quality, permanent carbon removal credits for the rapidly expanding global marketplace. In natural rock weathering, carbon dioxide dissolved in water reacts with elements in rocks, forming a bicarbonate that is securely stored in oceans … Read more

The journey of InPlanet: How it all started

21 Mar 20258 Aug 2024 by InPlanet Team

The story of InPlanet is one of passion and innovation. A journey of two friends driven by a desire to fight the climate crisis, with a commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Learn how Felix and Niklas first met and how they decided to found InPlanet.

Why Brazil?

29 Mar 202529 Jul 2024 by InPlanet Team

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Understand why Brazil’s unique conditions make it a particularly promising environment to scale Enhanced Rock Weathering for Carbon Removal and agricultural benefits.