UNDO Impact Update | November
Putting the Brakes on Carbon with Auto Trader
UNDO and Auto Trader UK , the UK’s largest automotive platform, are partnering to “put the brakes on carbon.”
In support of the Auto Trader commitment to net zero by 2040, we’re permanently removing 340 tonnes of CO? through our basalt-based operations in the UK. The tech company is also providing funding to advance our carbon removal science, joining other crucial partners like Microsoft to do so.?
Auto Trader’s team recently visited our UK site to see our solution in action. Dr XinRan Liu and UNDO founder Jim Mann took part in filming how ERW and UNDO are unique. With the right partnerships, we’re building a future where climate action supports people, the planet and prosperity.?
DID YOU KNOW? Enhanced rock weathering is one of the only permanent carbon dioxide removal methods that doesn’t compete for land, uses existing infrastructure and has incredible co-benefits. In fact, ERW contributes to seven out of seventeen UN Sustainable Development Goals!
Behind the Scenes with BBC Landward
UNDO was invited to film with BBC Scotland ’s Landward earlier this year at one of our partner farms in Aberdeen.
Our talented business development manager, Rachel Sharp , gave an interview on how the crushed silicate rock we are spreading not only provides nutrients to soils but also benefits the planet by capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide. And as a farmer herself who uses the product on her land, she is also able to speak personally about the benefits! We are extremely grateful to our community of farmers, who are allowing us access to their land and in this case, even host some of our scientific monitoring sites.?
Exploring New Collaborations with Space Park Leicester
UNDO visited the University of Leicester’s pioneering ￡100 million science and innovation park as they explored potential synergies in environmental research and data science.
The day included a series of presentations, networking and discussions that showcased cutting-edge work in carbon removal and remote sensing. Our team — including Dr XinRan Liu , Director of Science and Research, Matthew Healey , Science and Carbon Coordinator, and data science specialists Dr Will Turner , Dr Talal Albahri PhD and Dr Giulia Cazzagon — showcased our ERW methods and how we use satellite and Earth observation data to monitor vegetation, soil and environmental changes across our scientific monitoring sites. By sharing insights into these pioneering projects, we’re exploring areas of collaboration with Space Park Leicester’s research teams.
Insights from the EU-Funded C-SINK Workshop
Earlier this month, UNDO’s Director of Science and Research, Dr XinRan Liu , spoke at the C-SINK ERW Workshop in Bruges.
Sponsored by the European Union, this was a unique opportunity to engage directly with policymakers and showcase ERW’s potential to make a long-lasting impact. We’re also optimistic that grants from the likes of Horizon Europe can push forward academic research, which has been instrumental in scientifically legitimising this industry. Events like these are crucial for building momentum - especially as the EU looks to broaden its support for durable CDR approaches, with a key review of its portfolio set for 2026.
There was the opportunity for community collaboration as well, as we connected with fellow experts, including Dr Christina Larkin from InPlanet (pictured above). The ERW sector (including academia, industry experts and more) is working together to empower the wider community through open access to data and insights. Only through this joint knowledge sharing can we work toward durable carbon removal solutions.