The Industry’s First Certified Carbon Credits in Enhanced Rock Weathering
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Explaining our data collection framework and field monitoring station (FMS)

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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? Both have life cycle assessments.

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

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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

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

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

Achieving sustainable development goals with enhanced weathering

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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.

How do we measure carbon dioxide removal?

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Quantifying Carbon Dioxide Removal Through Enhanced Weathering: A manuscript Enhanced weathering (EW) is emerging as an exciting new carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technique. Enhanced weathering is scalable now and has a staggering potential to remove gigatonnes of CO2 annually. However, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of CDR with EW – how we measure its effectiveness – is widely viewed as the biggest barrier to scaling of the technique. Robust MRV is crucial to the widespread operationalization of EW. Ultimately, trust in the EW industry depends on these three letters.   To bring greater transparency to the topic, InPlanet’s research team has … Read more