• Major milestone: The largest-ever Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) deal involves 200,000 tons of CO2 removal by the 2030s.
• Innovative approach: Terradot’s method accelerates a natural process, locking CO2 into crushed basalt rock while improving soil health.
• Scalable potential: This partnership aims to validate and expand ERW to deliver millions of tons of carbon removal within a decade.

The story:

We’ve signed a landmark long-term agreement with carbon removal startup Terradot, combining equity investment with a commitment to purchase 200,000 tons of carbon removal credits by the early 2030s. This is the largest Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) deal to date and represents a significant step in advancing scalable carbon removal technologies.

“ERW can deliver millions of tons of carbon removal in the next decade, making it a key solution in achieving net zero while benefiting the planet,” said Company Representative.

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The science behind ERW:

This method mimics a natural process: When rainwater containing dissolved CO2 falls on rock, a chemical reaction locks carbon into the rock for thousands of years. Terradot accelerates this by crushing basalt rock—a widely available material—and spreading it across farmlands, which also enhances soil health.

“We’re seeing promising results from our pilot projects in Brazil,” noted a Terradot spokesperson. “Tropical temperatures and soils in the region show exceptional potential for this method.“

The challenge and opportunity:

Precise CO2 measurement remains difficult, but scaling ERW is essential to refining measurement tools and proving its effectiveness. By supporting this technology, we’re helping to make carbon removal an impactful tool to address the climate crisis.

This deal underscores our commitment to net zero goals and advancing innovative solutions that benefit both businesses and the planet.

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