Planetary’s Commitment to Indigenous Relations
We’re proud to share Planetary’s commitment to the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program. This commitment marks the beginning of our journey with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business’s (CCIB) PAIR program, which is a gold standard in corporate social responsibility focused on Indigenous engagement. Climate solutions must be built in partnership with the […]
Rethinking Readiness: OAE is Here and It’s Delivering
Rethinking Readiness: OAE is here and it is delivering The field of carbon removal is moving fast, and Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) is one of the most promising, rapidly maturing approaches we have. In the past year alone, OAE has evolved from promise to proof, with real-world results, third-party oversight, and verified carbon removals. It’s […]
Norfolk OAE Trial Enters Phase 2
This week, Planetary’s system was reinstalled at the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) facility in Norfolk, Virginia, marking the beginning of Phase 2 of our ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) trial. Originally launched in 2024, this research effort included a planned pause to review findings and prepare for continued work in 2025. With the system now […]
The World’s First Verified OAE Credits
Today marks a turning point in the world of carbon removal. Planetary, in collaboration with Isometric and 350Solutions, has officially delivered the first-ever independently verified carbon removal credits from Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE). These credits, totaling 625.6 tonnes of CO₂ removed, were generated at our project site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and purchased by Stripe, […]
Safety Stop Triggers: A Case Study in Success
Overview In May of 2025, Planetary’s environmental monitoring program at the Tufts Cove site flagged unexpected results: elevated levels of some metals in seawater samples. Thanks to our proactive stop-trigger framework, we were able to respond quickly, pause alkalinity addition, and launch a thorough investigation into the anomaly. The result? Validation of our safeguards, the […]
Building Carbon Removal with the Power of the Ocean
Podcast Recap: Why the Ocean Might Just Be Our Best Ally in Climate Repair The climate crisis can feel overwhelming. But it’s also one of the most exciting frontiers for innovation. That energy came through clearly in the latest Disruptors podcast, where Planetary CEO Mike Kelland joined other leaders to discuss carbon removal, ocean health, […]