Inspiring stories from our community
Our mission is to enable one billion people to take climate action by removing CO₂ from the air. Our Climeworks Pioneers dare to reclaim control of our climate future by taking meaningful action, now. But each of their journeys is unique, and yours will be too. Hear the voices of Climeworks Pioneers and consider how you and those around you can make an impact.
Voices of Climeworks Pioneers
We are so lucky to have the support of passionate people and driven businesses. This community has inspired us every day for over 5 years now! Our goal is to spread this inspiration and commitment to action. We hope that sharing the voices of our Climeworks Pioneers will help others identify and join them! We’re always collecting more stories, and would love to receive yours! In the meantime, hear the voices of some Climeworks Pioneers below.
Maiko, from Japan
“I purchase Climeworks carbon removal simply as a mother of a child, to give him an eternal gift. Therefore the purchases have been made under his name, and the first purchase was on his birthday in 2021.
One of the wishes that any parent would think of for their children is for them to always be in good health and live in a favorable environment, and this is one thing I can do for him and the future generation.”
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Stefano, from Italy
“A few years ago, after a project that required multiple flights, I realized that my work was contributing to the very problem I sought to solve. In response, I turned to Climeworks to remove part of my emissions. Despite the costs, I continue to reconcile best I can my commitment to carbon removal and climate action with my professional obligations, knowing that even small steps can make a big difference.”
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Matthew, from Switzerland
“It seemed so obvious! The climate challenge we have cannot be attached to any one approach, we need many. My own personal journey has been about reducing my footprint in terms of consumption, installing solar panels, using less direct electricity, and offsetting what I am still generating. In the wider world, reducing consumption is a piece, cleaner generation is a piece and carbon removal MUST be a piece as well. As such, it was an easy decision to support Climeworks - I also sponsor trees in the Amazon.’’
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Jeff, from Canada
“I became a Climeworks Pioneer in 2022 for two reasons: remove CO₂ from my business flights and remove CO₂ from my personal travel. In the past, I did a lot of flying and the climate impact from all this had become a blind spot for me. All the other ways I was trying to live a climate-friendly lifestyle were basically getting blown up due to all the flying I was doing. I didn't want to have that kind of negative climate impact anymore. I had done carbon offsets for a few years prior to 2022 but had grown unhappy with offsets. So, I reduced the amount of flying I was doing but still had to fly occasionally. I wanted to neutralize the flight emissions I did produce, do something more permanent, that had real science behind it, and that had auditable accountability. Climeworks is where it's at..’
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Andrea, from Belgium
‘I have been a strong admirer of Climeworks' activities since I joined the removal space 5 years ago. I believe Climeworks represents the most accessible and transparent platform that can ensure long-term storage of carbon. By gifting a Climeworks carbon removal certificate, you can go a long way in raising awareness about the relevance of long-term carbon sequestration’
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