Isometric verifies first enhanced weathering carbon credits supplied by InPlanet


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🗞️ Driving the news: Isometric has verified the first-ever enhanced weathering (EW) carbon credits, validating their effectiveness in removing CO2 from the atmosphere
• The credits, linked to InPlanet's Serra da Mantiqueira project in Brazil, mark a major step forward for enhanced weathering as a credible carbon dioxide removal (CDR) method
• Payments company Ayden purchased the credits, facilitated by ClimeFi’s CO2 removal portfolio platform.
🔭 The context: Enhanced weathering involves spreading crushed rocks or minerals on farmland to capture atmospheric CO2, storing it securely in soils, rivers, and oceans for over 10,000 years
• Despite its potential, EW adoption has been hindered by limited monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems
• Isometric’s Enhanced Weathering Protocol provides rigorous verification, ensuring transparency and accountability for carbon removal claims
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Enhanced weathering is a scalable, low-cost solution for removing CO2 while enhancing soil health, crop yields, and rural employment
• By verifying EW carbon credits, Isometric bolsters confidence in this method, paving the way for broader adoption and more durable climate solutions
⏭️ What's next: Isometric’s verification sets a precedent for future EW projects and improves market trust in high-quality carbon credits
• Wider adoption of EW could enhance global decarbonization efforts, especially as MRV tools continue to advance
💬 One quote: “The transparent data behind these credits shows that Isometric’s high-quality, verified EW credits represent a tonne of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere,” - Eamon Jubbawy, Isometric Founder and CEO
📈 One stat: The carbon captured via EW in the InPlanet project will remain securely stored for more than 10,000 years
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