CLIMEWORKS

This award is bestowed upon Climeworks for its exceptional leadership, groundbreaking performance, and sustained excellence in the development and implementation of advanced technological solutions for carbon removal.

The company has meticulously established a new standard in the realm of Technology-Based Solutions (TBS) with its Orca facility in Iceland. This pioneering plant represents the world’s first large-scale Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility systematically integrated with permanent carbon storage. The 'AAA' rating awarded to Orca by BeZero Carbon, the highest possible, unequivocally demonstrates the effectiveness, durability, and verifiable quality of its technology for permanently removing and storing atmospheric CO2.

This recognition underscores Climeworks' profound ability to deliver high-impact projects that significantly contribute to global decarbonisation by converting captured CO2 into stable mineral form. Their innovative approach not only rigorously validates the technical viability of DAC but also fosters substantial confidence within the voluntary carbon market, thereby establishing critical quality criteria for emerging carbon removal technologies. Furthermore, Climeworks' exemplary work actively encourages vital investment and ongoing development in climate innovations, which remains pivotal for achieving ambitious global carbon targets.