Carbon Unbound Europe Wrap-Up
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The dust has finally settled on London's inaugural Carbon Unbound Europe summit.?
More than 350 business leaders, scientists, investors, buyers, policymakers, and advocates from across the world of CDR joined to meet the Global Warming threat head-on and the mission of 1 gigaton of CO2 removed from the earth’s atmosphere.?
"A CDR world in creation... fascinating but frightening at the same time because the health of the world depends on it."
Stephane Mezange, Carbon Removal Strategist, Airbus
Your Key Takeaways from London
Scale, innovation, storage, inclusion and the importance of the Global South were the abiding themes across the two days. Gigaton scale CDR is a daunting challenge, something our international attendees did not shy away from.
Scale
“To move towards gigaton scale, buying carbon credits needs to become hyper-efficient. Not only Big Tech but also SMEs should be able to do this pretty much on their own - without relying on lengthy DD processes upon every purchase, expert in-house teams of PhDs in environmental sciences (even though these folks are doing a great job, there simply might not be enough), external consultants, intransparent providers on the market.”
Innovation
“I was inspired by the innovative solutions presented to combat climate change, including biochar, enhanced rock weathering, direct air capture and ocean capture methods, all aiming to make the most impact on climate change.”
Storage
“The first obvious market is requesting Co2 in useful products. There are a range of materials that offer relatively permanent storage, in particular cement (e.g. carbon curing, mineralisation), carbon fibre and building materials from timber.”
Inclusion
“How we talk about CDR… shapes the deployment of the industry as with any nascent industry, especially requiring infrastructure build and support. Engaging public support and understanding of the required actions will help in driving behavioural changes.”
The Global South
"Ensuring equity and efficacy in the global South, recognising that Africa's geography holds the potential for significant CDR. How do we make investments from the global North more accessible to these regions?"
The venue for global announcements
The summit was not just about in-person cooperation but a chance for international organisations to unveil new data addressing the industry's biggest challenges.
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A gigaton of positive event feedback!
Many attendees and speakers took time to share their thoughts on the summit - here's just a small selection.?
"As a buyer of engineered carbon dioxide removals, I found Carbon Unbound Europe to be extremely valuable. In two days, I was able to learn about trends and policy developments, find out the state of the art in MRV, and meet some of the most exciting new carbon removal suppliers coming up."
Christina Beckmann, Head of Tomorrow's Air
"Carbon Unbound brought together a remarkable mix of visionaries, experts, and passionate individuals, all united by a common goal: combating climate change through innovative carbon removal technologies. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was immersed in an atmosphere of innovation, collaboration, and determination."
Dhanvi Oza, Co-Founder, CTRL Z
"We go to many sustainability events with our start-up, focusing on nature-based carbon removal. Carbon Unbound Europe is so far the best event we have attended, with the highest calibre of people and the best organisation."
Daniel Vetterkind, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, recarb
"The conference provides the forum for the development of important interventions to help accelerate the carbon removal industry."
Jill Storey, World Ocean Council
Carbon Unbound U.S.A., Inbound!
In the coming weeks, we’ll provide an exclusive look at our USA 2024 summit and preferential first access to tickets for previous attendees. You won’t want to miss out on three of the most productive days in the CDR calendar.
Further takeaways
Dive into a broader selection of talking points from our Europe attendees on LinkedIn.
Gallery
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So impressed by your dedication to tackling climate change through innovation and collaboration at #carbonunboundeurope! ??? As Nelson Mandela once said - It always seems impossible until it's done. Let's keep pushing boundaries for a sustainable future! #netzero #innovation ????
Ocean-based climate and CDR investment advisory. Renewable energy Investments.
1 年I've been to a lot of conferences about a lot of things. CarbonUnbound Europe was extremely organized and very productive.
Chief of Staff @ Ventures Together, Founder @ zopeful.com. Prev: COO / CMO / CPO, Growth Advisor & Mentor
1 年Great work, all ??????
?? Fencer-turned-Commercial Leader in Climate Tech | Carbon & Energy Markets | BD, GTM Strategy & Policy
1 年Congrats! Joana Rousseau Oliver Katz
Congrats on a very successful conference!