ERW Carbon Removal Hits New Global Record With 10,000 Tonnes
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📰 The quick summary: Enhanced rock weathering has reached a new global milestone, with nearly 10,000 tonnes of verified CO2 removal credits now issued in a single batch, proving the method can scale as a credible carbon removal pathway.
📈 One key stat: 9,566 tonnes of verified carbon dioxide removal credits were issued in a single batch, surpassing all previous enhanced rock weathering issuances globally and setting a new world record for the method.
💬 One key quote: “The large number and variety of business profiles of its buyers confirms a shift in the perception of ERW as a carbon removal method, strengthening its reputation of a scientifically rigorous and scalable pathway for high-integrity CDR.“
1️⃣ The big picture: Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) is a carbon removal technique that accelerates a natural geological process by spreading crushed silicate rock on farmland, allowing it to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere as it breaks down. A new record-setting issuance of nearly 10,000 tonnes of verified carbon removal credits has now been completed, surpassing all previous ERW issuances worldwide. Credits were delivered to a broad range of major buyers, including Stripe, Google, Shopify, and Match Group through the Frontier coalition, as well as South Pole, CEEZER, and a Mitsubishi-led coalition. The credits span multiple crop types, soil geographies, and growing seasons across the Darjeeling and Terai regions in India, and were independently verified before being issued on the Isometric Registry. This milestone places ERW firmly on the map as a scientifically credible and commercially viable carbon removal approach.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Reaching nearly 10,000 tonnes of verified credits in a single ERW issuance signals that this nature-based carbon removal method can operate at meaningful scale, giving climate-focused buyers a credible new tool in their portfolios. Attracting major buyers like Google, Stripe, and Shopify shows growing corporate confidence in ERW as a high-integrity removal pathway, which can drive further investment and acceleration of the method. Operating two high-throughput laboratories in India with an annual sample processing capacity of 100,000 units demonstrates that rigorous scientific verification at scale is achievable, addressing a key concern around the credibility of carbon credits. Scaling ERW in the Global South also opens up significant opportunities for local farmers and agricultural communities, who can benefit economically while contributing directly to climate action. As cumulative ERW issuances continue to grow, the method moves closer to becoming a mainstream pillar of the broader carbon removal toolkit needed to meet global climate targets.
3️⃣ What’s next: With a record-setting issuance now completed, further scaling of ERW operations across India and potentially other regions in the Global South is a natural next step. Continued growth in buyer diversity and credit volume will help cement ERW’s role within the voluntary carbon market. Expanding laboratory capacity and refining measurement methodologies will remain critical to maintaining the scientific rigor that underpins buyer confidence.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – Alt Carbon Makes The World’s Largest ERW Issuance With Nearly 10,000t Of Removed CO2
