#carboncapture
30
Aug
Climeworks’ Orca Plant Earns First AAA Rating from BeZero Carbon
Category: ESG News
Climeworks' Orca plant in Iceland has received the first-ever AAA rating from BeZero Carbon, a London-based carbon credit rating agency. This recognition marks the highest rating i...
22
Jul
PrISMa: Advancing Carbon Capture Technology
Category: ESG News
Researchers from ETH Zurich, EPFL, and Heriot-Watt University have created the PrISMa platform. PrISMa uses AI and simulations to enhance carbon capture by evaluating materials, pr...
18
Jul
CO2 Reduction through Cement Paste Recycling
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers found that recycling cement waste reduces emissions by 15%. Using old concrete to permanently mineralize cement with CO2 from the air proved most effective among ...
05
Jul
New Insurance Coverage for Clean Hydrogen Projects Launched
Category: ESG News
Zurich Insurance Group and Aon have launched an insurance program for clean hydrogen projects, covering expenses up to $250 million. This initiative supports the development of gre...
19
Jun
Carbon Standards International Launches Global Tree C-Sink
Category: ESG News
Carbon Standards International AG has introduced the Global Tree C-Sink to certify tree-based carbon sinks. This standard measures CO2 absorbed by trees, ensuring sustainable fores...
22
May
Swiss Project Explores Hydrogen for Efficient Winter Energy Use
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) supports the "H₂ districts" project to explore hydrogen cells in buildings. This aims to manage peak electricity demand during cold days. ...
20
May
Climeworks Opens Carbon Capture Plant in Iceland
Category: ESG News
Climeworks has activated Mammoth in Iceland, now the world's largest carbon capture facility. It's designed to remove 36,000 tons of CO2 annually, leveraging geothermal energy for ...
18
Apr
Norway Comissions Climeworks for Feasibility Study
Category: ESG News
Climeworks secures 2.2M Swiss francs from Enova to explore CO2 capture plant feasibility. The Zurich-based company plans Norse Pine, scheduled for 2030, with capacity for thousands...
08
Apr
SWEET Program Launches Call to Tackle Hard-to-Abate Emissions
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) have announced a new call for proposals under the SWEET funding program. This initiative...
18
Mar
Climeworks Expands US Presence
Category: ESG News
Climeworks is expanding its operations in the USA. The company plans to triple its workforce by the end of 2024, with a new headquarters in Austin, Texas. This move follows the app...
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