Gevo, Inc. announced the appointment of Todd Werpy, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors, effective August 20. The appointment aims to strengthen the board with expertise in sustainable technologies, global research and development, and manufacturing operations. This strategic move is expected to support Gevo's focus on low-carbon fuels, renewable chemicals, and carbon management.

Werpy most recently served as Chief Science Officer and a member of the Executive Committee at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM). During his tenure, he helped build a technology pipeline that generated significant enterprise value through innovation and commercialization. His leadership also included modernization programs involving automation and advanced process controls.

Gevo Chief Executive Officer Paul Bloom highlighted Werpy's unique combination of scientific expertise and operational discipline as a key asset. Bloom emphasized that Werpy's experience in scaling technology and transforming complex manufacturing organizations will guide Gevo's next phase of value creation.

Werpy holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Executive Leadership Program. He is the recipient of the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Award and holds 36 U.S. patents and more than 100 patents globally.

Key Details of Todd Werpy's Appointment

Werpy expressed honor in joining the board and looks forward to supporting Gevo's continued growth and long-term success. His addition aligns with Gevo's commitment to fueling America's future with cost-effective, drop-in fuels and strengthening rural economies.

Gevo, Inc. has expanded its focus on the $12 billion carbon removal market and launched a new digital platform to accelerate market access. The company recently ranked among the top five suppliers of carbon removal credits for credits delivered to customers, according to CDR.fyi. Gevo has set records for more credits issued than any other supplier, distinguishing itself in a market where many engineered carbon removal companies face technical constraints.

The launch of gevocarbon.com coincides with Climate Week London, where Gevo leadership will participate in a June 24 roundtable focused on carbon removal industry standards. The new site is designed to provide clear access to Gevo’s carbon removal offerings, enable prospective buyers to engage and transact directly, and educate the market on the bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) pathway.

Performance and Outlook

Gevo’s carbon removal sales in the first half of 2026 have already surpassed 2025 totals, all with on-time deliveries. The company’s carbon dioxide removal certificate (CORC) retirements listed on the Puro Registry include clients such as Nasdaq, Delta Airlines, Monzo Bank, Bank of Montreal, and Amgen.

Operational Standards and Strategy

Gevo’s carbon credits are issued under Puro.earth and certified under the Puro Standard, with additional transparent monitoring by Cula Technologies. The company is positioning carbon as a core growth engine, anchored in its operational BECCS project at Gevo North Dakota. Gevo is also applying its carbon strategy internally by using carbon credits to offset corporate travel.

Gevo Chief Carbon Officer Alex Clayton stated that the company sees a clear long-term path toward a fungible carbon credit market built on trusted standards. Clayton highlighted that over 580,000 tonnes of carbon have been stored in only four years, equivalent to the emissions of a 70,000-person city.