Carbon dioxide & methane removal (CDMR) consultancy

  • Direct air capture

    Technologies that extract CO2 directly from the atmosphere, for carbon storage or utilisation

  • Biochar burial

    Processes that convert biomass into biochar, a form of charcoal which is then buried in the soil

  • Enhanced weathering

    Accelerated weathering of rocks (basalt, olivine) removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

  • Forest management

    Repairing damaged ecosystems to increase plant and animal biodiversity and absorb carbon

What is CDMR?

CDMR refers to technologies that either mitigate carbon dioxide and methane emissions from concentrated point-sources, or remove them permanently from the atmosphere. To meet the 2015 Paris Agreement we will need to cut our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 43% by 2030, a course of action we appear unwilling (and possibly unable) to make. The IPCC now takes the position that, to limit global warming to 2C or lower by 2050, in addition to reducing GHG emissions, we will need to actively remove carbon dioxide, methane (and other GHGs) from the atmosphere.

Reduction or removal?

CDMR is NOT a substitute for immediate emissions avoidance and reductions, but is considered a necessity to achieve global and national targets of net zero GHG emissions, and avoid the worst excesses of the climate crisis. With climate scientists forecasting a global temperature of 2.7C above pre-industrial levels, we urgently need to global reduce our emissions that now exceed 50 GtCO2e/year. Fortunately, there is strong evidence that CDR is technically possible and can be scaled to deliver the 5-10 GtCO2e/year of removals that will be required by 2050.

  • Direct ocean capture

    Engineering solutions that extract CO2 directly from the ocean for permanent storage

  • Bioenergy CCS

    Capturing CO2 from processes where biomass is converted into fuels or used to generate energy

  • Ocean alkalinity

    The addition of alkaline substances can enhance the ocean’s ability to act as a natural carbon sink

  • Photosynthetic biomass

    Use of photosynthesizing organisms (plants, algae) to absorb carbon dioxide

CDMR interventions

Climate Create is an innovative consultancy that supports the development of actionable and evidence-based CDMR strategies. We assess and analyse a wide range of engineered and nature-based CDMR options including: direct air capture, carbon capture use & storage, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, biochar production and burial, enhanced rock weathering, direct ocean capture, and ocean alkalinity enhancement; and methane oxidation pathways (including iron salt aerosols and regenerative thermal oxidation),

Our services

Our services include technology assessments, project development, data analysis, and investment due diligence for decision-makers in the emerging CDMR sector. The services are designed to inform corporate carbon net zero strategies, public sector policy, NGOs, research institutions, and investors and developers looking to support new climate solutions. Climate Create can help you navigate your organisation's path through the often complex CDR sector, and accelerate the growth of this essential new industry.