Mazor, Israel and Houston, TX, USA — September 22, 2025 — A major new partnership is set to transform the carbon credit market. Groundwork BioAg®, a global leader in mycorrhizal technology, and Anew Climate, LLC, a major North American carbon credit marketer, have announced the Groundwork BioAg Anew Climate collaboration.
This strategic alliance aims to deliver and market approximately 500,000 tons CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of independently verified, highly durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits within three years. These credits are generated through the pioneering Rootella Carbon® program under the Verra VM0042 standard.
A Breakthrough for Climate Impact
“This partnership underscores the transformative potential of Rootella Carbon,” said Alon Werber, CEO of Groundwork. “Support from recognized global leaders like Anew and third-party validation sets the stage for the new mycorrhizal carbon asset class. This is a critical lever for climate mitigation and farm resilience.”
Tripling Sequestration Rates
Recent independent verification by SCS Global provided exciting results. It concluded that Rootella has permanently sequestered an average of 3.89 tCO₂e/ac within one year. This is based on verified 2023 field data across 9,000 enrolled acres.
This result surpasses Groundwork’s own expectations. More importantly, it triples previously published industry rates for regenerative practices, which typically range from 0.3–1.1 tCO₂e/ac.
Benefits for Growers
As the largest Rootella Carbon contract to date, growers benefit immediately. They receive new premium revenue, getting up to 70% of net proceeds. Additionally, Rootella inoculants deliver significant in-field gains:
- 5–15% higher corn and soybean yields.
- Up to 50% reduction in phosphorus costs.
- Stronger plant resilience and improved overall soil health.
“As the voluntary carbon market evolves, demand for scientifically robust and scalable solutions continues to grow,” said Joshua Strauss, President, Environmental Products of Anew Climate. “Rootella Carbon delivers on both fronts.”
The Science: Durable Mycorrhizal Carbon
Groundwork’s program revolutionizes nature-based CDR by harnessing mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi act as carbon’s primary pathway to the soil. They catalyze the formation of mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM). MAOM consists of recalcitrant particles that are stable in the soil for millennia, compared to just decades for other methods.
The program has enrolled over half a million acres. Furthermore, it complies with the Verra VM0042 v2.0 methodology. It employs the accurate “measure and remeasure” quantification approach using stratified Rootella-treated and control plots.
“Our partnership with Anew highlights our enduring commitment to making Rootella Carbon accessible to growers worldwide, while enabling corporations to meet net-zero commitments,” said Dan Grotsky, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Groundwork BioAg.
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