In a nutshell
Windfall Bio innovatively uses methane-eating microbes to transform methane from various sources like manure and rice fields into nitrogen-rich organic soil nutrients. This approach allows farmers and clients to convert a harmful greenhouse gas into a beneficial agricultural resource.
KPI's
*To be measured
Total CO2e avoided (methane)
Total CO2e avoided (from biofertilizers)
Tons of core products sold (Methane eating microorganisms)
Organic soil nutrients produced
Positive Notes
Windfall Bio had a landmark year, being named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 and opening a new corporate facility and lab in San Mateo, California. The company demonstrated its ability to scale with a 17,000-liter production run at Fermworx, ensuring high-quality standards while meeting the growing demand for methane mitigation. Windfall also identified key market opportunities in oil & gas, landfills, and agriculture, with Brazil emerging as a priority market for expansion.
Despite methane's substantial impact on global warming, climate discussions often remain centered on CO₂. Raising awareness and mobilizing efforts to reduce methane emissions are critical for achieving meaningful climate progress, particularly in the short term. Methane has the potential to warm the atmosphere up to 86 times more than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.