Our mission is to speed up negative emissions
At Carbon Drawdown Initiative our mission is to contribute to the creation and growth of the emerging carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry.
About Us
At Carbon Drawdown Initiative our mission is to contribute to the creation and growth of the emerging carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry. Since 2019 we are dedicated to supporting the people and companies working on CDR, helping them find their footing and thrive. We believe in a significant development potential for both the startups involved and for the planet. As the new industry moves forward, there will be meaningful opportunities for everyone involved in this effort. We invite you to join us in this important journey.
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Who We Do
How We Make a Difference
Philanthropically funded by a foundation, we use science, strategy, and optimism to create change.
“Every CO₂ molecule taken out of the atmosphere and stored safely in the ground has an immediate cooling effect - while every additionally emitted CO₂ molecule increases warming for decades.”
—Dirk Paessler
> +1,5°C
CURRENT GLOBAL WARMING
Since industrialization 150 years ago, the earth has already been heated up by +1.5 C.
> +2,7-3°C
GLOBAL WARMING PREDICTED FOR 2100
Since industrialization 150 years ago, the earth has already been heated up by +1.5 C.
> +3,1°C
CURRENT POLAR WARMING
Since industrialization 150 years ago, the earth has already been heated up by +1.5 C.
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A Hopeful Approach to Climate Change
Let‘s counteract the ongoing doomsday messaging about climate change with a hopeful and optimistic approach. This will get people out of their annoyed stasis and into action!
The world’s leading DAC company just hit another milestone, but they’re not stopping there.