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" />As we close out our second full year of UNDO, we’re reflecting on the progress we’ve made in 2024 with our customers, farming communities, operational partners, and the broader climate community.
In total, we spread over 111,000 tonnes of silicate rock this year, enriching 9,000 hectares of agricultural land. This raises our cumulative estimated carbon capture total to 63,136 tonnes and total farms spread to 340 across three continents.
It has been a year marked by key partnerships, scientific advancements, and meaningful milestones, all contributing to the rapid scaling of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) as a powerful climate solution.
Major Milestones and Partnerships
This year, UNDO signed one of the largest bilateral agreements for enhanced rock weathering with Microsoft. This collaboration expands our scientific and operational footprint across the UK and Canada and highlights ERW’s potential to drive substantial climate impact through large-scale collaborations.
A significant milestone we achieved was the publication of a peer-reviewed study in PLOS ONE in partnership with Newcastle University’s Nafferton Farm. This study showcases the co-benefits of ERW, demonstrating how our climate solution improves soil health and supports higher crop yields. Findings from this research emphasise how ERW can contribute to sustainable farming practices while addressing global climate needs.
Throughout the year, we’ve been refining our Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) techniques. We tested new methods and collaborated with methodology developers to align with the latest standards, positioning UNDO at the forefront of industry best practices. We onboarded a new team based in Ontario to conduct our in-field science and staff labs. This new Ontario-based team is now managing in-field research and lab operations, ensuring we have robust science backing our ERW activities in North America. We continued investing in new technologies to support our field teams and contractors, equipping them with advanced hardware and software to streamline data collection and improve operational efficiency. We forged new partnerships with companies like Auto Trader and Principality, enhancing our ability to scale up.
These highlights attracted widespread recognition. UNDO was among 20 companies nominated for the prestigious XPRIZE for Carbon Removal, an acknowledgement of our leadership in the field. Media coverage extended our reach further, with features in The Wall Street Journal, CBC, BBC Landward, and BBC Click. In Canada, we celebrated the launch of operations with our partner, Canadian Wollastonite, by hosting an event in Ontario that welcomed Members of the Canadian Parliament, farmer organisation leaders, climate industry VIPs, and media representatives.
Reflecting on these accomplishments, we are proud of what our team has achieved in 2024 and are already excited about the work that lies ahead. Here’s a closer look at the initiatives and innovations that defined our year.
Science and Technology at UNDO: Leading with Our Values
At UNDO, we believe in being “Grounded in Science.” This value is core to our approach. Our science team – composed of researchers, agronomists, field techs, lab techs, data analysts, PhD interns, and geochemists – has been instrumental in advancing ERW research and informing our strategy.
In March, we published groundbreaking results from an ongoing trial with Newcastle University. This peer-reviewed study highlighted the agronomic co-benefits of ERW, showing that basalt can stabilise soil pH and increase crop yields by an average of 15%, in addition to its carbon-capture capabilities. These findings underscore ERW’s potential to enhance farmer livelihoods and contribute to food security while combating climate change.
Our science team has actively contributed to the global ERW conversation, attending conferences and presenting new research. At the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly, our Research Lead, Kirstine Skov, delivered a highlighted talk at one of Europe’s largest geoscience events, attended by 20,000 scientists. In April, the team presented posters at Yale University’s second annual ERW conference, sharing insights into UNDO’s technological advancements and field data. In December, we participated in the American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting in Washington D.C., presenting the importance of environmental conditions when implementing ERW and improved methods of quantifying CDR captured through ERW.
Advancements in Field Technology
Our dedication to science is enabled by our technology, a part of the business where we’ve made significant upgrades that also support our research and operations. Early this year, we introduced the Site-Automatic Data Logger (SADL) to our field operations. This GPS-enabled device allows us to collect operational data efficiently and reliably, even in remote areas. Additionally, we launched a custom-built soil sample collection app that integrates with our NEWTON data platform, enhancing data tracking, performance monitoring, and overall user experience.
Our contractor app, designed specifically for our spreader network, facilitates seamless job allocation and provides read-only access to essential job information, ensuring smooth operations even without internet connectivity. These innovations are just a taste of our upgrades this year and are what enable UNDO to operate efficiently at scale while gathering the critical data needed to validate our impact.
Commercial Successes, Innovations, and Strategic Partnerships
Our partnership with Microsoft, established in 2023, reached new heights this year. Together, we embarked on a large-scale project that will remove 15,000 tonnes of CO₂ through operations in the UK and Canada, while also installing 40+ monitoring sites across Ontario, Northeast England, and Scotland. Throughout the project, our teams will analyse over 27,000 soil samples – data that will drive innovation in ERW and provide a foundation for future collaborations.
UNDO also formally announced its partnership with Canadian Wollastonite, leveraging their fast-weathering feedstock to expedite data collection and enhance our understanding of the ERW process. We’ve welcomed a talented team of lab technicians and field analysts who have set up a Canadian lab at Queen’s University. In connection with this, we’re excited to introduce a novel measurement technique early next year that addresses many of the challenges in field-based carbon sequestration verification, keeping UNDO at the cutting edge of carbon removal.
Our marketplace partnerships have continued to grow as well, with UNDO included in carbon offset portfolios for events like Royal Ascot and Wimbledon and as part of McLaren’s Climate Contribution Programme. This summer, we hosted representatives from Ecologi and Auto Trader at our operations in Scotland, where they filmed our ERW process.
Community Engagement and Outreach
Engaging directly with communities is essential to our mission. This year, we connected with stakeholders at Groundswell in Hertfordshire, the Royal Highland Show near Edinburgh, and Innovation Zero in London, discussing ERW’s benefits with farmers, climate advocates, and policymakers.
We also conducted outreach within the British education system, partnering with Engineering UK on its Climate Schools Programme. The programme provides UNDO-authored climate resources to 157 teachers across 148 schools. We’re passionate about inspiring the next generation of climate-conscious citizens and are already planning to expand our reach next year.
Our team has been active worldwide, speaking at conferences, webinars, and events to advocate for ERW and high-permanence carbon removal solutions. This year, we presented at Climate Week NYC, Innovate4Climate in Berlin, Carbon Forward North America in Toronto, and the Earthshot Innovation Camp in London. We also grew our online community significantly. Whether connecting with us in person or online, we look forward to engaging with you even more in 2025.
Looking Ahead
UNDO’s achievements in 2024 are a testament to the dedication and talent of our team. This year, we were honoured to receive awards such as Overall Carbon Technology Company of the Year at the CleanTech Breakthrough Awards and Agritech and Foodtech Startup of the Year at the UK Startup Awards. We were also named as one of 20 finalists in the $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal. Over the summer, we welcomed XPRIZE judges for a comprehensive review of our field sites, lab operations, and MRV processes, and are looking forward to Earth Day in 2025 when the winners will be announced.
Our mission remains ambitious: to be the first company to remove 1 billion tonnes of CO₂, with a goal of removing 1 million tonnes annually by 2030. Although the road ahead poses challenges – scientific, technological, operational and political – we are committed to leading with optimism and pioneering bold, science-driven climate action.
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