why remove carbon permanently?
To keep on a 1.5°C pathway, current emission must drop by 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. This is only possible if we reach our carbon removal targets every decade, hereon.
why remove carbon permanently?
to keep on a 1.5°C pathway, current emission must drop by 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. this is only possible if we reach our carbon removal targets every decade, hereon.
what is enhanced rock weathering?
for millions of years, CO₂ has combined with rain to form dilute acid - when this falls on mountains and rocks, the CO₂ interacts with the rocks, mineralises and is safely stored as carbonates. we speed this process up so that, CO₂ can be locked away swiftly and at scale.
why not any other method?
unlike avoidance or other removal methods, rock weathering ensures that CO2 is permanently locked away for 10,000+ years. also, it’s the most scalable method out there since it can remove up-to 4 Gt of CO2 per year, i.e 40% of global targets.
why remove carbon permanently?
to keep on a 1.5°C pathway, current emission must drop by 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. this is only possible if we reach our carbon removal targets every decade, hereon.
what is enhanced rock weathering?
for millions of years, CO₂ has combined with rain to form dilute acid - when this falls on mountains and rocks, the CO₂ interacts with the rocks, mineralises and is safely stored as carbonates. we speed this process up so that, CO₂ can be locked away swiftly and at scale.
why not any other method?
unlike avoidance or other removal methods, rock weathering ensures that CO2 is permanently locked away for 10,000+ years. also, it’s the most scalable method out there since it can remove up-to 4 Gt of CO2 per year, i.e 40% of global targets.
our method of removal
our mission
tons of CO2 removal by 2030
tons of co₂ removal by 2030
4/35 billion
tons of co₂ currently absorbed annually
2035
2023
Net Zero
4/35 billion
tons of CO2 was emitted globally
2035
2023
Net Zero
hari mati
hari mati
the feedstock of future
the feedstock of future
Hari Mati (Basalt dust) is a USDA Organic, Tea Research Association, and Soil Association certified soil booster, free from heavy metals and toxins. Applied by trusted farm partners.
With over 25% co₂ removal potential, Hari Mati is tailored to each farmland's needs.
hari mati (basalt dust) is a usda organic, tea research association, and soil association certified soil booster, free from heavy metals and toxins. applied by trusted farm partners.
with over 25% CO2 removal potential, hari mati is tailored to each farmland's needs.
through our pilot project on tea & rice, we have already removed
through our pilot project on tea & rice, we have already removed
1003 kgs
1003 kgs
of co₂ from atmosphere
operational excellence
operational excellence
Energy Efficient
Energy Efficient
We source & transport the ideal-fit hari mati to our farm partners by rail & road. Our farm partners then spread the hari-mati by hand, as per our deployment guidelines, without using additional machinery.
We source & transport the ideal-fit hari mati to our farm partners by rail & road. Our farm partners then spread the hari-mati by hand, as per our deployment guidelines, without using additional machinery.
High Velocity
High Velocity
Since we operate in a labor-intensive industry and geography, it currently takes us just 1 week to source & deploy 400 tons of basalt, post site finalization. We expect this to further improve as and when we expand.
Since we operate in a labor-intensive industry and geography, it currently takes us just 1 week to source & deploy 400 tons of basalt, post site finalization. We expect this to further improve as and when we expand.
Access to Scale
Access to Scale
We are focusing on the tea industry of India until 2030 given that average size of a tea plantation is 400 acres and with each planter owning ~2-3 tea estates, this has helped us scale very fast.
We are focusing on the tea industry of India until 2030 given that average size of a tea plantation is 400 acres and with each planter owning ~2-3 tea estates, this has helped us scale very fast.
Our pilot has shown >25% increase in crop yield & promising co₂ removal rates
Our pilot has shown >25% increase in crop yield & promising co₂ removal rates
driven by geochemistry
driven by geochemistry
soil analysis
we calculate the difference between before deployment and after deployment soil samples to quantify carbon removal while tracking soil health and fertility.
Taking note of the differences between baseline and weathered samples allow us to precisely estimate co₂ removal numbers.
porewater analysis
we also use pore-waters to identify leaching trends of hari-mati post deployment. We even monitor pH, electrical conductivity, alkalinity, inorganic carbon, temperature and more between baseline and weathered samples that allow us to precisely estimate CO2 removal numbers.
geochemical modelling
We have built a world-class geochemical model that shows us how quickly our rock weathers and how much CO2 we can expect to be locked away over time.
This model uses inputs like silicate rock type, climate, soil and atmospheric conditions. It also incorporates the latest real-world, peer-reviewed published data.
co-benefits
co-benefits
Let us guide you through the numerous environmental and community benefits
frequently asked questions
Is ERW a proven technology?
Has Hari Mati been tested on different crops?
Why is there a focus on Darjeeling?
Are you a for-profit or not-for-profit organization?
frequently asked questions
Is ERW a proven technology?
Has Hari Mati been tested on different crops?
Why is there a focus on Darjeeling?
Are you a for-profit or not-for-profit organization?
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