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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 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

A Win for the Climate, Our Coastlines, and Community: Planetary Wins $1M XPRIZE Award On April 23, Planetary was named a winner of the XPRIZE Carbon Removal XFACTOR Award. This is a recognition that comes with a $1 million prize and a much deeper affirmation: That seawater restoration to rebalance the climate is not just […]

Building Bridges, Not Just Trails: How the Elizabeth River Trail Connects Norfolk’s Communities to Each Other—and to Nature At Planetary, we believe in the power of community-led climate action. That’s why our project at the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, is about more than carbon removal, it’s about connection. And no one embodies that spirit […]

From kilotonne-scale carbon removals to groundbreaking research and new partnerships, 2024 was a year of leaning into our values, learning, and momentum for Planetary. Our latest Impact Report reflects the progress we’ve made, from building trust with communities to advancing the science of ocean-based carbon removal to scaling responsibly. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished […]

Hello, kwe’, and bonjour,  As we move through the winter months, our team remains committed to pushing our ocean-based carbon removal work forward while maintaining the highest standards of monitoring, safety, and collaboration. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to at our Halifax Harbour pilot project in the past month.  Monitoring Through The […]