Climeworks offers high‑quality carbon removal through its Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which uses modular units to capture CO₂ from ambient air and store it permanently in geological formations. It also provides Climeworks Solutions, a managed portfolio service that combines engineered DAC removals with vetted nature‑based projects, delivering fully verified, auditable carbon removal credits for enterprises.
Funding
$162M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
BHPGFounders
Product
Problem
Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations continue to rise, and existing emission‑reduction measures alone cannot meet net‑zero targets by mid‑century. Removing CO₂ at scale requires permanent, verifiable solutions that can be deployed without large land footprints or complex operations.
Solution
Climeworks provides high‑quality carbon removal through two complementary offerings. Its Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology uses modular units powered by low‑temperature heat to capture CO₂ directly from ambient air, then stores the gas permanently in deep geological formations. In parallel, Climeworks Solutions designs and manages diversified portfolios that combine engineered DAC removals with vetted nature‑based projects, applying rigorous due‑diligence and third‑party verification to ensure each credit represents one ton of permanently removed CO₂. The company delivers end‑to‑end services—from capture and storage to portfolio administration—enabling enterprises to meet climate commitments with transparent, auditable credits.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large enterprises and financial institutions seeking verified carbon removal to fulfill net‑zero or science‑based targets, as well as sustainability teams that require transparent, long‑term removal contracts.
Features
- Modular DAC units with a minimal land footprint, operating on low‑temperature (≈100 °C) heat sources
- Solid sorbent technology that lowers energy consumption and reduces removal cost over time
- Direct underground storage of captured CO₂, guaranteeing geological‑scale permanence
- Integrated portfolio service that blends engineered and nature‑based removals, each vetted against standards such as Puro and Isometric
- Independent third‑party verification and AAA‑rated certification for all credits
- Single master agreement and active supplier management to simplify procurement for corporate clients
- Real‑time tracking dashboard for order status, delivery timelines, and impact reporting