Apr 05, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Microsoft has entered into agreement with Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) company Terradot to remove 12,000 tons of CO2 between 2026 and 2029, marking Microsoft's fourth with an ERW company.
"This agreement with Microsoft represents a critical step forward in our mission to transform enhanced rock weathering into a cornerstone of global carbon removal efforts," said James Kanoff, CEO of Terradot.
The agreement will also provide funding to conduct what Terradot says will be the most comprehensive scientific monitoring ever implemented at a commercial ERW site.
"The research we're conducting will serve two critical functions," said Professor Scott Fendorf of Stanford University and a founding member of Terradot's science team.
"First, it will build trust and confidence in ERW measurement, reporting, and verification – not just for Terradot but for the industry as a whole – giving buyers even more confidence that ERW can meet urgent carbon removal needs. Second, the data will enable Terradot to develop incredibly low-cost MRV approaches that will allow us to scale to meet the growing customer demand created by increased confidence in ERW as a gold standard of carbon removal. It’s a win-win.”
