The term “reverse climate change” reflects our dedication to purpose, which is the core of our business.
We are well aware that no climate solution can undo all of the consequences of climate change (such as species extinction or biodiversity loss). At Climeworks, we use this term to symbolize the ability of our technology to remove historic CO₂ emissions. Through our technology it is possible to reduce the absolute CO₂ levels in our atmosphere and “reverse” the trend of increasing CO₂ levels. That being said, DAC is in no way an alternative for drastic emissions reductions that should be prioritized. DAC and other CDR solutions can contribute to removing (1) residual CO₂ emissions to achieve net zero by mid-century, and (2) historic CO₂ emissions to achieve net negative emissions and thus become climate positive after that in the long run.