Running Tide
Running Tide is a company focused on carbon removal through ocean alkalinity enhancement and biomass sinking, having removed 25,416 tonnes of carbon in 2023 and delivered over 21,000 carbon credits to customers.
Company Overview
Running Tide is a company focused on carbon removal through ocean-based methods. Their practices include ocean alkalinity enhancement and biomass sinking. By 2023, they have successfully removed 25,416 tonnes of carbon and delivered over 21,000 carbon credits to their customers.
Carbon Removal Processes
Running Tide employs a combination of dissolving alkaline minerals into the ocean and using photosynthesis and gravity to store carbon in the deep sea. Their process is designed to mimic natural events that have occurred for millions of years, ensuring environmental safety. Additionally, they use a fleet of ocean sensors to monitor and gather real-time data on their projects. Deloitte has validated their carbon removal system for alignment with ISO 14064-2 standards.
Carbon Credits and Customers
Running Tide provides high-quality carbon removal credits, which are supported by specific quantification results and comprehensive monitoring data. These credits have been accumulated and provided to over 25 enterprise customers, including notable companies like Microsoft and Shopify. In total, more than 12,000 purchasers have benefitted from their service.
Research and Partnerships
Running Tide holds 30 research and commercial partnerships. They share data and research with global institutes to advance ocean science. Through collaboration, they also aim to restore critical biodiversity and support the Blue Economy. Their operations in Iceland, which encompass terrestrial biomass sinking and ocean alkalinity enhancement, have received a unique permit for ocean carbon removal from the government of Iceland.
Innovative Technologies
Running Tide integrates cutting-edge technology in their operations, including the engineering and manufacturing of nearly 500 custom verification sensors. These sensors help monitor carbon buoys that float for about three weeks before sinking almost a mile to the ocean floor. Their ocean modeling platform leverages in-water measurements, laboratory results, and model-driven quantification to calculate the total net carbon removed. Their innovation also includes the development of a Framework Protocol for open ocean carbon removal.