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

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

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

InPlanet at COP30: Representing the Global South. The North can take notes.

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Belém’s Christmas tree seen from the water during our Amazon boat trip. Photo by InPlanet.

Standing in the Blue Zone at COP30, it became clear to me that one of the most significant shifts wasn’t happening inside the formal negotiation rooms, but in a packed Pavilion, C109. No, not a Star Wars droid. It was the first-ever Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Pavilion at COP, hosted by the CDR30 coalition. This marked a historic moment: never before had a COP dedicated an entire pavilion to carbon removal. In that space, policymakers, scientists, and suppliers confronted an unavoidable truth: the world will not meet its climate goals without CDR. InPlanet was proud to contribute to the coalition … 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

Learnings from InPlanet’s first deployment

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Learnings from InPlanet’s first deployment

Authors: Matthew Clarkson, Christina Larkin, Junyao Kang  Acknowledgements We gratefully acknowledge the support and contributions of the many individuals that made this deployment a reality including the mining and farming partners, Antonio Azevedo, Mariane Chiapini, Jessica Ferrarezi, Marcella Daubermann, Veronica Furey, Niklas Kluger, David Manning, Murilo Nascimento, Elisabete Pedrosa, Igor Nogueira, Bruno Ramos, Felipe Reis, Mayra Maniero Rodrigues, Leticia Schwerz, Karla Nascimento Sena, Philipp Swoboda, Jeandro Vitorio Reviewed by: Zeke Hausfather, Frauke Kracke Introduction Robust and transparent Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) is paramount for establishing the credibility of the nascent Enhanced Weathering (EW) industry. For EW, translating theoretical geochemical … Read more

Brazil’s Carbon Market Law

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Aerial view of Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paulo, Brazil

New Era for Enhanced Rock Weathering, Carbon Dioxide Removal and Soil Remineralization On December 12, 2024, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Brazil’s regulated carbon market into law, marking a historic moment for both national and global climate action. With such, the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE) introduced a structured framework for emissions reduction, enabling a transparent and enforceable pathway to decarbonization.  The world urgently needs scalable solutions for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), and while many approaches are being explored, one stands out for its potential to deliver significant, verifiable, and beneficial outcomes: Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). Among nations … Read more

Sustainability performance of ERW in Brazil is exceptional

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Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is gaining traction as a promising Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technology. Its potential to play a significant role in mitigating climate change is proven and permanent. While ERW is considered comparable to other CDR methods and markets in terms of sustainability, research highlights that the sustainability performance of ERW deployment in Brazil is in fact, exceptional. Brazil’s unique advantages Published life cycle analysis (LCA) showcases Brazil’s unique advantages for ERW, demonstrating its high CDR potential with minimal negative impacts.  Several factors contribute to this “exceptional” sustainability performance: Minimal environmental impacts ERW, in general, exhibits low resource … Read more

From Rio to real impact, my journey at Web Summit 2025

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Felix Harteneck pitching on stage at Web Summit Rio

It’s been a minute since Web Summit Rio 2025, and I wanted to reflect on my experience. Stepping onto the Centre Stage in Rio de Janeiro, I felt the pulse of innovation and the collective determination of thousands of attendees. As the CEO of InPlanet, I had the privilege to speak at two sessions, and both were nothing short of electrifying. Embracing the Energy of Rio As a founder of a climate startup rooted in Brazil, I’m no stranger to the country’s atmosphere, but Rio is something else entirely. From the moment I walked into the venue, the energy was … 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

How farmers can reduce fertilizer use and sequester carbon 

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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

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