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Switzerland

Direct Air Capture + Storage (DAC+S)

Air pollution-CO2 mitigation

Addressing the urgent need for direct air capture and storage to combat climate change by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.

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Climeworks AG

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, NGO

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer

2020

Named among leading innovators developing transformative technologies.

Innovation in Vacuum Busch Award

2021

Honored for pioneering use of vacuum technology in DAC systems.

TIME100 Most Influential Companies

2024

Recognized for its global impact in carbon removal and climate action.

Product description

Direct Air Capture + Storage (DAC+S) is a cutting-edge solution developed by Climeworks to combat climate change by removing CO₂ directly from the atmosphere. This innovative system utilizes modular units equipped with fans and proprietary filters to capture CO₂ from ambient air. The captured CO₂ is then stored underground through geological mineralization or utilized for industrial purposes, providing a closed-loop process for carbon removal.

The DAC+S system has been designed to deliver verified and permanent carbon removal, with integrity certified to rigorous standards. Key installations such as Orca and Mammoth in Iceland demonstrate the system's capabilities, with the latest Gen 3 development further enhancing efficiency and capacity. By offering DAC+S as a service, Climeworks provides businesses and individuals with flexible subscription or credit-based models to offset their carbon emissions effectively.

With a focus on scalability, the DAC+S system aims to achieve megaton to gigaton-level deployment by mid-century, aligning with global recommendations for climate action. By supporting companies in reaching net-zero targets, this solution plays a crucial role in mitigating the impacts of climate change and promoting sustainable practices.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Efficient CO₂ Capture from Ambient Air
  • Thermal Regeneration for Concentrated CO₂ Release
  • Permanent Carbon Storage or Utilization
  • High-Quality Carbon Removal with Integrity Certification
  • Scalable System for Megaton to Gigaton Deployment
  • Flexible Subscription or Credit-Based Models
  • Supports Companies in Achieving Net-Zero Targets
  • Powered by Renewable Energy Sources
  • Continuous Innovation for Enhanced Efficiency
  • Aligned with IPCC and Science-Based Targets Initiative Recommendations

About the Company

Climeworks AG is a Swiss climate technology company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, specializing in direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) of carbon dioxide. Its mission is to permanently remove CO₂ from the atmosphere at scale, enabling a climate-positive future. The company operates multiple commercial-scale DAC plants, including Orca and Mammoth in Iceland, powered by renewable energy. Climeworks collaborates with industry leaders and governments, delivering high-quality carbon removal services. Its ambition is to capture one megaton of CO₂ per year by 2030 and one gigaton by 2050. Through strategic offtake partnerships with corporations like Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, SWISS, Lufthansa Group, NYK Line, Microsoft, The Economist Group, and others, Climeworks provides certified, permanent carbon removal credits. It has earned recognition such as being named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, receiving awards for vacuum innovation, and inclusion in TIME100’s Most Influential Companies of 2024. Committed to environmental impact, Climeworks continually improves its technology, recently achieving a breakthrough Gen 3 system that doubles capture capacity while halving energy use. Its contributions help meet net-zero targets and support global climate goals.

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