Step 1: CO₂ Capture
Air with CO₂ is drawn inside the collector by a fan. CO₂ binds to our solid sorbent.
Climeworks is an end-to-end technology provider of Direct Air Capture.
We plan, develop, build & operate Direct Air Capture projects globally.
The core of our innovation power lies in rigorous development and validation loops, from lab to large-scale, allowing for fast & reliable maturation of our technology. For storage, we rely on trusted partners.
A peak inside: how our technology works
Step 1: CO₂ Capture
Air with CO₂ is drawn inside the collector by a fan. CO₂ binds to our solid sorbent.
Step 2: CO₂ Release
Once the sorbent is saturated, the collector closes and the sorbent is heated to 100 °C which releases the CO₂.
Step 3: CO₂ Storage
The concentrated CO₂ is collected and permanently stored.
How Climeworks’ technology leadership came to be.
Solid engineering
30+ projects & test facilities combined; 120k+ hours operational experience; Powered by 250+ engineers.
Highest scaling potential
Modular design; Efficient land & water use; No geographical limits.
Energy game win
Powered by low-carbon waste heat energy; Low-grade, low temperature heat at 100 °C; Low electrical need for desorption.
Measurable to the gram
Accurate and verified; Quality assurance through MRV; Confirmation of <10% life cycle emissions.
At one with nature
Diverse co-benefits; Food security ensured; Biodiversity & ecosystems can flourish.
Competitive cost-down trajectory
Solid sorbent will unlock cheapest Direct Air Capture in the long-run; Modular approach equals better capital expenditure; Costs per ton captured already halved.
Sorbent: the heart of our technology
We have a portfolio of solid sorbent materials for various climatic conditions.
Innovating for Direct Air Capture at scale
Innovating for Direct Air Capture at scale
High-quality has been our north star since day one.
Our world-class R&D Innovation Centers predict real-world performance, meaning only highly-efficient technology is deployed.
Carbon removal is a necessity. Humanity has already released too much CO₂.
Direct Air Capture technology removes CO₂ emissions from the past. To safeguard our future.
Generation 3 Direct Air Capture technology outlook
