Carbon Dioxide Removal

We assess CDR methods and their governance frameworks, design policy instruments and develop methodologies for high-integrity removals such as Direct Air Capture, Bio-CCS, biochar and marine CDR. Our research shapes how removals are perceived socio-economically, accounted for, financed and integrated into national climate strategies and carbon markets.

Governance Policy mix Net-zero mitigation strategies
The 60-second briefing

Carbon dioxide removal has moved from academic concept to real commitments, policies and investment. We have pioneered the topic from its origins with critical but constructive research and advisory, asking how removals can scale fairly, efficiently and credibly.

Our services
01Carbon market feasibility and scoping studies

You know whether and where your removal activity can make a solid business case in carbon markets, and which crunch issues to solve along the way.

  • Carbon market policy and implementation for CDR
  • Business case development
  • Tailored gap and barrier analysis
Who we work with

Industry · Project developers · e.g. Climeworks, Carbfix, South Pole, CCS+ Initiative members, Violon, Carbon Limits

Where we work
Global
02Methodology development

Your removal activity gets the high-quality, ground-truthed methodologies it needs to earn carbon market revenue.

  • Carbon market methodology development for CDR
  • Implementation support with a strong private sector focus
Who we work with

Industry · Project developers and carbon market actors · Development agencies · e.g. 50+ members of the CCS+ Initiative, Verra, Puro.earth, GIZ

Where we work
Global
03Carbon market due diligence

Your methodologies and credits hold up to scrutiny, backed by independent quality assurance.

  • Due diligence and QA/QC on CDR activities and claims
  • Methodology quality assurance and quality control
Who we work with

Project developers · Crediting platforms · e.g. Puro.earth, Zenith Energy

Where we work
Global
04High-quality academic research and socio-political assessment

Your CDR portfolios and strategies are designed and assessed on their political, economic and social merits.

  • Assessment of CDR methods
  • Policy instrument design
  • Policy portfolio and strategy evaluation
Who we work with

Government agencies · Public research funders · Think tanks and NGOs · e.g. DENA, SEA, Swiss BAFU and BFE, Horizon Europe, BMFTR, Carbon Gap

Where we work
Global
05Stakeholder interaction and networks

Stakeholder groups with different perspectives on CDR policy find common ground in well-moderated discussions.

  • CDR policy issues including trade-offs, fairness and business cases
  • Multi-perspective stakeholder moderation
Who we work with

Government agencies · Public research funders · Think tanks and NGOs · e.g. DENA, SEA, Swiss BAFU and BFE, Horizon Europe, BMFTR, Carbon Gap

Where we work
Global
In depth

Policy mix, governance, socio-political assessment, methodology development and due diligence, and market integration for carbon dioxide removal.

Selected work
Publication · 2026 Can Insurance Successfully Address Reversal Risk in Carbon Markets? Publication · 2025 Discussion Paper: Promoting Biogenic Carbon Capture and Storage in the Nordic Region through Carbon Markets - when and how to cooperate under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement? Publication · 2024 Developing CDR at scale and speed in Norway Initiative · CCS+ CCS+ Initiative: carbon capture and storage methodologies for carbon markets
Policy dialogues & initiatives we are part of
CDR-PoEtcompleted DemoUpCarmacompleted CCUS ZENcompleted COREU ENHANCEMENT
Our other climate solutions
Carbon Market Implementation Carbon Market Policy Mitigation Strategies Adaptation Strategies Climate Finance Climate Negotiations and Diplomacy Solar Radiation Modification
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