ERW in Europe.
ERW in a nutshell
Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) spreads finely ground silicate rock dust on soil to sequester atmospheric CO₂
The CO₂ reacts with the rock and rainwater turning it into long-lived carbonate minerals that move downstream toward long-term storage. It’s nature-based and scalable.
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Stabilises soil pH. Finely ground silicates buffer acidic soils and keep pH in a range where nutrients stay available. That means a more stable root environment, especially on previously degraded sites.
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Supports plant resilience. Improved pH and base cations help roots function better, so trees can tolerate stress from drought, pests, and disease more effectively. We dose conservatively and monitor ecosystem health.
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Returns base nutrients. Weathering slowly releases magnesium and calcium (and other base cations) back to the soil. This natural, slow-release effect complements existing management—it’s not a fertilizer replacement.
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Lower fertilizer needs / yield uplift. On farmland, better pH and nutrient availability can reduce fertilizer use and sometimes lift yields. Our current forest projects don’t claim yield gains; any such effects are monitored and reported separately.
We believe that healthy soils are the start and end of any credible removal strategy. If ERW is done poorly, projects can deliver little or no net benefit. We do it right by matching the right soils, plots, rock type, grain size, logistics and application methods.
We understand rock powder is just part of the comprehensive solution we need. It is a puzzle piece in a wider strategy of sustainable forestry and agriculture, where ecosystem services and biodiversity are equally important to greenhouse gas removal.
Soil first. Done right.
How we run projects
Pick the right places: Focus on non-farmland plots, screened for geology, soils and hydrology.
Use the right rock: Fine powder so reactions happen over years to decades, not centuries.
Apply with care: Doses set to site conditions; no competition with food systems.
Measure what matters: Simple, defensible monitoring and regular updates you can use in reporting.
Account conservatively: We only deliver certified credits; anything uncertain is not claimed.
Start with YOUR Project today
No matter if you are a company seeking NET ZERO, a landowner or a municipality. If you are interested in funding a project or become a project partner, get in touch!
What you get
Option & allocation: lock capacity and provisional timeline.
Deployment plan: what happens where, and when.
Progress updates: short, useful notes you can share internally
Issuance: deliveries of certified European ERW credits
Communication support: credible language for stakeholders (no greenwash)