The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has welcomed Climeworks, a global leader in carbon removal, as its newest member.
Climeworks develops and operates direct air capture plants to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and offers tailored portfolios of top-tier carbon removal solutions, combining engineered and nature-based approaches.
By joining WBCSD, Climeworks aims to collaborate with industry leaders to scale up carbon removal technologies, a crucial element of achieving net-zero targets, as outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This partnership allows Climeworks to contribute its expertise in carbon removal to the broader effort of meeting global climate goals.
“We are delighted to join WBCSD and strengthen the global push towards achieving net-zero emissions together. While reducing emissions is essential, the IPCC clearly states that we must also actively remove existing and hard-to-abate CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere to reach true net zero. We look forward to bringing high-quality carbon removal into the bigger conversation about what corporate sustainability looks like today, an effort where WBCSD is paving the way,” said Matthias Henzgen, Director of Strategic Alliances at Climeworks.
Through this collaboration, Climeworks aims to enhance climate action by raising awareness about the role of carbon removal in corporate strategies, advocating for supportive policies, and embedding these solutions into wider sustainability frameworks. Together, Climeworks and WBCSD members will drive the global transition toward a sustainable future.
“We welcome Climeworks to our community with great excitement. They have been a leading force in putting high-quality carbon removal on the map of climate solutions. Together, we will work to realize the potential of carbon removal in achieving a world where 9+ billion people live well within planetary boundaries,” said Peter Bakker, President and CEO of WBCSD.
Climeworks’ mission is to permanently remove CO2, contributing to the fight against global warming and ensuring a healthier planet for future generations. By joining WBCSD, the company reaffirms its dedication to leading and innovating transformative climate solutions for both people and the planet.