Under large-scale adoption, it could remove up to about one gigaton of carbon annually by year 2100. Private sector interest is growing in carbon markets, with companies investing in carbon removal solutions, and experts say this technique could create considerable economic benefits.

The method involves spreading crushed silicate rock on farmland, where it reacts with CO2 and stores it in stable mineral forms. The process may also improve soil quality and boost crop yields for farmers, and adoption in the Global South is key due to favourable climate conditions.