ERW Archives

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

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 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

InPlanet welcomes AXA Switzerland as a new partner

14 Mar 20253 Dec 2024 by Eduardda Pivatto

InPlanet is thrilled to announce our new partnership with AXA Switzerland, a leader in innovative climate strategies and one of Switzerland’s top insurers. As part of its forward-thinking approach to addressing climate change, AXA Switzerland has committed to purchasing 1,950 Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) carbon removal credits from InPlanet until 2028. This milestone reflects AXA Switzerland’s dedication to scaling durable carbon removal technologies and supporting long-term climate solutions. From 2026 on, the AXA Group is focusing on supporting promising technologies that enable durable CO2 removal, like ERW. This shift allows AXA to contribute to scaling the CDR industry rather than … Read more

Webinar: Enhanced rock weathering in Brazil

21 Mar 202528 Oct 2024 by Eduardda Pivatto

InPlanet featured in an Exciting Webinar on Enhanced Rock Weathering! Ever wondered how we can use nature’s own processes to fight climate change? Watch this exciting webinar with InPlanet, hosted by our partner Klimate.co, which took place on November 13th 2024. Discover how InPlanet is revolutionizing agriculture with Enhanced Rock Weathering- a groundbreaking carbon removal approach that restores Brazil’s tropical soils. Participants will learn: How rock powder can durably remove CO₂ through ERW; The environmental and social benefits behind this solution; Exciting insights into InPlanet’s projects in Brazil. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and get inspired by … Read more

Rock powders for tropical agriculture and enhanced weathering

14 Mar 202516 Sep 2024 by Dr Philipp Swoboda

Red tractor driving in the field. The sun shines in the background

Discover how silicate rock powders (SRPs) are revolutionizing tropical agriculture by boosting soil health, enhancing crop yields, and sequestering CO₂. Learn about InPlanet’s success in Brazil with sugarcane farming and the potential of SRPs to combat climate change.

Achieving sustainable development goals with enhanced weathering

11 Mar 202512 Aug 2024 by Amanda Da Silva

Green field with Sustainable Development Goals icons laid side-by-side

At InPlanet, we are committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through our pioneering approach to combating climate change. By applying the natural process of Enhanced Weathering (EW) for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), we directly contribute to at least six SDGs.

Learn how Enhanced Rock Weathering plays a fundamental role in our efforts to create a sustainable future.

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

Aerial picture of a farm landscape in Brazil

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