Andes

Andes is a climate technology company that utilizes engineered microorganisms to address climate change through agricultural innovation. Its primary technology, Microprime, involves integrating a library of beneficial microbes with seeds to colonize root structures, which facilitates biological nitrogen fixation and reduces the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. Additionally, the company has developed a Microbial Carbon Mineralization (MCM) process that accelerates the natural weathering of soil silicates. This process captures atmospheric carbon dioxide and converts it into stable, inorganic carbonate minerals in the soil, providing a durable and permanent carbon removal solution. These microbes are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing farming operations without altering standard agricultural practices.

This technology allows farmers to participate in carbon removal programs, providing them with a new revenue stream while potentially improving soil health, water retention, and nutrient availability. For corporate partners and organizations, Andes offers high-permanence carbon removal credits to assist in meeting net-zero sustainability goals. The company has established rigorous monitoring, reporting, and verification protocols, including the industry's first Microbial Carbon Mineralization methodology developed under ISO 14064 standards. Based in Alameda, California, and founded in 2018, Andes has attracted significant venture capital investment to scale its operations and advance its research into biological solutions for carbon sequestration.