Climeworks
About Climeworks
editClimeworks is a leading company in the field of CO₂ removal, dedicated to combating climate change through innovative technologies. Founded in 2009 by engineers Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and operates the largest Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities worldwide, including the well-known Orca and Mammoth facilities in Iceland.
Key Products and Services
editClimeworks offers CO₂ removal as a service, available to both businesses and individuals. Climeworks' Direct Air Capture technology captures CO₂ directly from the air and stores it safely and permanently underground. This technology is not only scalable and efficient but also fully measurable, providing a lasting solution to reduce CO₂ emissions. Climeworks' facilities use only renewable energy or energy from waste to ensure their operations.
Mission and Values
editClimeworks' mission is to protect the planet and secure a livable future for generations to come. The company aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C by helping the world achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Climeworks inspires people and businesses to take action and remove CO₂ from the air to make a positive impact on the climate.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editClimeworks is committed to drastically reducing emissions and offers solutions to neutralize unavoidable and historical emissions. Collaboration with the Icelandic partner Carbfix allows captured CO₂ to be converted into stable carbonate minerals that remain safely stored for over 10,000 years. Climeworks is also engaged in research and development to further scale the technology and reduce costs, aiming to remove one gigaton of CO₂ per year by 2050.
Future Vision
editClimeworks has set the ambitious goal of inspiring one billion people to remove CO₂ from the air. The company sees itself as a pioneer in developing a future trillion-dollar market for CO₂ removal and is continuously working to roll out its technology worldwide. Through partnerships with leading companies and institutions, Climeworks contributes to advancing the global net-zero transformation and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
With its innovative technology and commitment to sustainability, Climeworks is a key player in the fight against climate change, offering a promising solution for a sustainable future.