The race to net zero presents a trillion-euro opportunity
in climate tech.
Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) offers vital climate benefits and strategic advantages for early investors.
Learn all about the investment opportunity for permanent carbon removals
The carbon removal market grew 78% in 2024 with purchased volume reaching 8 million tonnes. Get up to speed on the predictions for 2025 and beyond!
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Carbyon
Direct air capture, 100-1000 years, Netherlands
CDR Method: Direct air capture
Duration of storage: 100-1000 years
Region: Netherlands -
Stockholm Exergi
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, >1000 years, Sweden
CDR Method: Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: Sweden -
Climeworks
Direct air capture, >1000 years, Netherlands, Canada, United States, Spain, Belgium, Ireland
CDR Method: Direct air capture
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Regions: Netherlands, Canada, United States, Spain, Belgium, Ireland -
Skytree
Mineralisation, Biogenic carbon capture and permanent storage via surface mineralization in mineral waste, >1000 years, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom
CDR Method: Mineralisation, Biogenic carbon capture and permanent storage via surface mineralization in mineral waste
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom -
neustark AG
Mineralisation, Biogenic carbon capture and permanent storage via surface mineralization in mineral waste, >1000 years, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom
CDR Method: Mineralisation, Biogenic carbon capture and permanent storage via surface mineralization in mineral waste
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom -
Alcom Carbon Markets
Biochar, 100-1000 years, Singapore, United Kingdom, Philippines, India
CDR Method: Biochar
Duration of storage: 100-1000 years
Regions: Singapore, United Kingdom, Philippines, India -
SeaO2
Direct ocean capture, >1000 years, Netherlands
CDR Method: Direct ocean capture
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: Netherlands -
Limenet
Direct air capture, Ocean alkalinity enhancement, >1000 years, Italy
CDR Method: Direct air capture
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: Italy -
Drax Group Plc
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, >1000 years, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Japan
CDR Method: Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Regions: United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Japan -
Elimini
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, >1000 years, United Kingdom, United States of America
CDR Method: Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Regions: United Kingdom, United States of America -
Ørsted
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, >1000 years, Denmark
CDR Method: Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: Denmark -
Carbo Culture
Biochar, >1000 years, Finland, Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom
CDR Method: Biochar
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Regions: Finland, Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom -
Carbon Engineering
Direct air capture, >1000 years, United States
CDR Method: Direct air capture
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: United States -
Novocarbo
Biochar, >1000 years, Germany
CDR Method: Biochar
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: Germany -
CarpeCarbon
Direct air capture, >1000 years, Italy
CDR Method: Direct air capture
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: Italy -
Planeteers
Enhanced weathering, Ocean alkalinity enhancement, >1000 years, Germany
CDR Method: Enhanced weathering, Ocean alkalinity enhancement
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: Germany -
CarbonRun
River alkalinity enhancement, >1000 years, Canada, Finland
CDR Method: River alkalinity enhancement
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Regions: Canada, Finland -
Vesta, PBC
Ocean alkalinity enhancement, >1000 years, United States, Germany, Oman
CDR Method: Ocean alkalinity enhancement
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: United States, Germany, Oman -
Carbfix
Mineralisation, >1000 years, Iceland
CDR Method: Mineralisation
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: Iceland -
Everest Carbon
Monitoring, Reporting, Verification for Enhanced Rock Weathering, International
CDR Method: Monitoring, Reporting, Verification for Enhanced Rock Weathering
Region: International -
17tons
Monitoring, Reporting, Verification for various carbon removal methods, International
CDR Method: Monitoring, Reporting, Verification for various carbon removal methods
Region: International -
Isometric
Registry for carbon removal credits, International
CDR Method: Registry for carbon removal credits
Region: International -
Carbonfuture
Registry for carbon removal credits, International
CDR Method: Registry for carbon removal credits
Region: International -
Ceezer
Registry for carbon removal credits, International
CDR Method: Registry for carbon removal credits
Region: International -
Vesta
Ocean alkalinity enhancement, >1000 years, USA, Germany, Oman
CDR Method: Ocean alkalinity enhancement
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: USA, Germany, Oman -
Captura
Direct ocean capture, >1000 years, USA
CDR Method: Direct ocean capture
Duration of storage: >1000 years
Region: USA
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Invest in Carbon Removals in Paris
Invest in Carbon Removals @ AFEN CDR Days
Join leading financial institutions, climate innovators, and carbon removal ventures for an exclusive investor-focused session at Boston Consulting Group’s Paris office on October 15th.
As the race to net zero intensifies, carbon removal is becoming a cornerstone of credible climate strategies—and a rapidly emerging frontier for climate-focused investment. With rising demand for high-integrity removals and growing policy momentum, capital is now critical to scaling solutions for a carbon-negative future.
Taking place during AFEN’s CDR Days 2025 - France’s leading event for the carbon removal industry - this Paris edition of Invest in Carbon Removals offers a unique opportunity to access this fast-growing market, align portfolios with climate objectives, and secure early returns in a maturing sector.
What to Expect
The session will be hosted at Boston Consulting Group and co-organised by the Negative Emissions Platform (NEP), the French Association for Negative Emissions (AFEN), and France Invest — the national association for France’s private equity industry. This partnership brings together climate innovators, investors, and policymakers to explore how capital can accelerate durable carbon removals in Europe.
Meet our speakers
Hear from leading investors, corporate buyers, and innovators on the evolving investment case for CDR and what’s needed to accelerate deployment. Confirmed speakers include:
Eric Marty, Co-chair of France Invest’ Industry and Ecological Transition Commission, France Invest
Chris Sherwood, Secretary-General, Negative Emissions Platform
Sebastien Dewarrat, Co-founder, ClimeFi
Quentin Servais-Laval, VP Finance, Operations, Deep Sky
Andrew Shebbeare, Managing Partner, Counteract
Olle Billinger, Senior Advisor, SEB
Moderated by Cara Maesano
Rapid-fire Pitches
Five CDR ventures will showcase their business models, growth plans, and funding needs in short 3-minute presentations, spanning pathways such as biochar, direct air capture, enhanced rock weathering, riverine and ocean-based removal.
Biochar / BECCS – Brian Reynolds, Director, Standard Gas
Transforming biomass and waste into stable carbon-rich biochar alongside clean energy co-products.Direct Air Capture (DAC) – Mónica Larrazábal Álvarez-Guerra, CEO and Founder, Norma
Capturing CO₂ directly from ambient air with scalable, technology-driven solutions for long-term storage.Enhanced Rock Weathering – Doug Edwards, CEO, Vesta
Accelerating natural mineral reactions to permanently remove CO₂ while delivering coastal resilience benefits.Marine Carbon Removal – Tristan Ferry, CFO, Pronoe
Harnessing industrial water flows to capture and sequester carbon with co-benefitsDirect Ocean Capture (DOC) – Zamin Syed, Founder’s Associate, SeaO2
Extracting CO₂ from seawater to restore ocean balance and enable permanent storage.Mineralisation (BECCS) – Nicolas Zimmermann, Cofounder, Carbonway
Carbonating biogenic CO2 from biomethane plants into construction materials.
Networking with drinks & bites
An opportunity to connect directly with founders, project developers, and fellow investors in a dedicated networking setting.
Why Attend
This invite-only session offers more than just discussion — it’s a front-row seat to the rapidly emerging carbon removals market. Participants will gain fresh insights from leading voices, meet both entrepreneurs and institutional investors, and network during AFEN’s flagship CDR event. With France Invest linking the conversation to France’s wider private equity and finance community, the Paris session provides a unique gateway to one of Europe’s most dynamic investment frontiers.
📌 Space is limited — request your invitation now.
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Invest in Carbon Removals in Frankfurt
Invest in Carbon Removals @ Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Join leading investors, financial institutions, and carbon removal innovators for an exclusive evening at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management on December 11, 2025.
As carbon removal technologies scale globally, investors are racing to understand the opportunities — and challenges — shaping this fast-evolving market. Europe’s CDR firms are setting the pace, yet demand for durable carbon removals is projected to exceed supply by 2030. Staying ahead requires clear, investment-relevant intelligence on business models, market dynamics, and emerging policy frameworks.
This Frankfurt edition marks the 5th instalment of Invest in Carbon Removals, a global investor series coordinated by the Negative Emissions Platform (NEP) to advance strategic, finance-ready insights on novel carbon removal technologies and markets.
What to Expect
Hosted at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, this invite-only event convenes around 80 participants from venture capital, private equity, family offices, banks, insurers, and industry. Co-organised by NEP and the Deutscher Verband für Negative Emissionen (DVNE), it brings together leaders shaping the next clean-tech frontier in Europe.
Hear from:
Frankfurt School leadership on sustainable finance and the emerging role of carbon removals;
Market and policy experts providing clarity on evolving frameworks and investment drivers;
VCs, banks, and carbon removal firms sharing project insights across engineered and hybrid approaches;
Followed by networking drinks to foster connections and collaboration.
Why Attend
This session offers investors a front-row seat to the next phase of the carbon removal economy — from new deal flow to actionable market intelligence. Participants will:
Gain peer insights to inform fund strategy and product development;
Connect directly with carbon removal ventures and financiers;
Build momentum toward the Phase 3 European Invest in Carbon Removals Summit (2026).
📌 Attendance is by invitation only.
Request your invitation by registering your interest below.

Invest in Carbon Removals in Zurich
Invest in Carbon Removals @ SIX Zurich
Join leading financial institutions, innovators, and growth ventures in carbon removal for an exclusive investor session in Zurich on September 16th.
Carbon removal is rapidly emerging as a multi-billion euro opportunity at the heart of the net-zero transition. As climate targets tighten and high-quality removals become essential to balancing residual emissions, investor attention is shifting from the sidelines to the centre of this critical market.
This is your opportunity to:
Capture long-term growth in the carbon removal market
Secure competitive ROI before 2030
Hedge against transition risk and unlock climate-aligned value
What to expect
This third in-person event in the Invest in Carbon Removals series will bring together buyers, investors, and project developers to explore how capital can accelerate scale. Hosted by the Negative Emissions Platform in partnership with SIX Swiss Exchange, the session will highlight Swiss innovation, global financing trends, and strategic levers to grow the market.
Meet our speakers
Dr. Maneesh Wadhwa, SIX Swiss Exchange
Anna Asikainen, Head Sustainability and Climate Risk Framework, UBS
Dr. Sophie Wenger, Policy Officer, Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
Adrian Siegrist, Chief Commercial Officer, Climeworks
René Estermann, City of Zurich
Max Zeller, Partner, Carbon Removal Partners
Annika Langbein, Head of Strategic & Project Finance, Sirona Technologies
Lorenz Buser, Co-Founder, Cotierra
Moderator: Leila Toplic, Chief Communications & Trust Officer, Carbonfuture; Board Member, Negative Emissions Platform (NEP).
And discover the next generation of clean tech
Cotierra for biochar carbon removal
Sirona Technologies, Climeworks and Carpe Carbon for direct air capture
44.01 for accelerated mineralisation
Carbonfuture for premium credit portfolios
Vesta for coastal carbon capture
Airfix for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
Recoal AG for carbonisation using waste biomass
Carbony and Terrasols for enhanced rock weathering
This is an invite-only session, held under Chatham House Rules.
Registrations are closed.
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Invest in Carbon Removals at London Climate Action Week
Accelerate Climate Innovation. Unlock Trillion-Pound Opportunities.
Join leading pioneering industry players and growth ventures in carbon removal for an exclusive investor meeting during London Climate Action Week on June 24th.
Carbon removal is rapidly emerging as a trillion-pound market in the new low-carbon economy, as climate strategies become more ambitious. This is your opportunity in the next frontier of cleantech investment:
Capture market growth
Secure competitive ROI by 2030
Hedge against transition risks and offset volatility
Our Panelists include:
David Frank, Director, Global Energy & Sustainability Policy, Microsoft
Siddharth Kaul, Director, Alcom
Nicholas Chadwick, CEO, Mission Zero
Moderated by: Chris Sherwood, Executive Director, Negative Emissions Platform
And more to be announced soon!
Engage with the founders shaping the future of carbon removal and discover how strategic investment can drive long-term value and real climate impact. Space is limited. Register today.
This session is co-hosted with ClimateImpact.
Please note this event is under Chatham House Rules, and will be limited to 50 attendees. This is an invite-only event; only after you have been approved will you receive the event's exact location.

Carbon Removal Investment Summit 2025
The Carbon Removals Investment Summit is a targeted, data-driven event focused on advancing investment in durable carbon removal solutions. Bringing together over 200 participants—including CEOs, investors, project developers, and financial institutions—the summit will examine core issues such as levelized cost, risk, bankability, and scalability. The goal is to identify what is needed to position carbon removals as a viable asset class and scale financing accordingly.
The programme includes a closed-door session with 40+ investors, ranging from institutional capital to early-stage venture funds, aimed at addressing investment barriers and identifying strategies to improve returns in the carbon removals space.

Invest in Carbon Removals in Amsterdam
On May 28th, the Negative Emissions Platform and Climate Cleanup Foundation are hosting The Climate Cleanup CDR Conference at Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam. This event brings together leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers to explore how carbon finance can unlock the potential of CO₂ removal.
Experts will share insights on the latest innovations in carbon dioxide removals (CDR), policy integration, and financing strategies. Topics include the role of various carbon sequestration methods, as well as innovative funding mechanisms like blended finance and market commitments.
In addition to inspiring presentations, the event offers plenty of networking opportunities through speed dating, panel discussions, and informal gatherings. The day will conclude with a keynote and a walking dinner, providing space for further conversations on the future of CO₂ removal.

Invest in Carbon Removals Online Roadshow
Exclusively for investors, this 60-minute session kicks off a global event series designed to unlock opportunities in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies—a trillion-dollar industry in the making.
The event will explore CDR’s critical role in climate transition strategies, market insights, policy momentum, and real-world pioneering and scalable projects that push the frontier in climate technology.
This is your gateway to deeper engagement in future CDR investor events.

Invest in Carbon Removals Online Roadshow
Exclusively for investors, this 60-minute session kicks off a global event series designed to unlock opportunities in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies—a trillion-dollar industry in the making.
The event will explore CDR’s critical role in climate transition strategies, market insights, policy momentum, and real-world pioneering and scalable projects that push the frontier in climate technology.
This is your gateway to deeper engagement in future CDR investor events.