ClimeRock spreads finely ground rocks on agricultural land to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide through enhanced rock weathering. This process also improves soil health and productivity for farmers, offering a dual benefit of carbon removal and agricultural enhancement.
Funding
$232K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are rising, necessitating carbon removal technologies to mitigate climate change. Current carbon capture methods often lack scalability or have high energy requirements. Additionally, agricultural soils are often depleted, leading to reduced crop yields and requiring soil correction.
Solution
ClimeRock leverages enhanced rock weathering (ERW), a natural and cost-effective carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technique, to capture and store atmospheric CO2 for centuries. The company spreads finely ground silicate rocks on agricultural land, accelerating the natural weathering process. This process not only captures CO2, which is then permanently stored as dissolved bicarbonate in the oceans, but also improves soil health and crop yields by providing essential minerals. ClimeRock sources silicate rocks locally, often utilizing mining by-products, to minimize transportation costs and promote a circular economy. The company aims to establish ERW hubs in various countries to scale its carbon removal operations.
Target Audience
ClimeRock's primary customers are companies seeking to neutralize their residual carbon emissions through verified carbon credits, as well as farmers looking to improve soil health and increase crop yields.
Features
- Employs enhanced rock weathering (ERW) using finely ground silicate rocks for carbon capture
- Improves soil health and crop yield through mineral enrichment
- Permanently stores captured CO2 as dissolved bicarbonate in the oceans, counteracting ocean acidification
- Utilizes locally sourced silicate rocks, including mining by-products, to reduce environmental impact and transportation costs
- Aims to establish ERW hubs in multiple countries for scalable carbon removal