CO2 Removal,
powered by nature
THE OPPORTUNITY
A natural carbon sink
Mineral carbonation, the reaction of CO₂ with metal oxides to create carbonates, occurs naturally around the world.
Limestone, or calcium carbonate, is ~15% of the Earth's sedimentary crust, making it a critical global carbon sink.
By harnessing the natural ability of limestone, we can permanently remove CO₂ at the gigatonne level.
THE CATCH
We need zero carbon lime
If we are to enhance this natural process to remove atmospheric CO₂, we need to produce zero carbon calcium oxide, commonly known as lime. And lots of it. This can act as a “carbon sponge”, absorbing atmospheric CO₂ by forming calcium carbonate.
However, current methods for producing 1 tonne of lime emit approximately 1 tonne of CO₂, negating any environmental benefit from mineral carbonation.
OUR SOLUTION
Greener, circular & decentralised lime production, letting lime act as a carbon sink