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O.C.O Technology: Building with CO₂

Developing pathways to turn historic CO₂ into carbon-negative building materials.

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University of Sheffield: Creating pioneer fuels

Pioneering a UK ecosystem for sustainable aviation fuel made from air.

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Deep Sky: Eliminating CO₂

Scaling a world-leading carbon removal hub in Canada that turns CO₂ into rock.

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Our story: Why we're putting everything into direct air capture

By recovering historic CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere, we can turn our biggest existential problem into our greatest opportunity to thrive.

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Articles

The future of carbon

September 23, 2025

How a Mission Zero direct air capture system comes together

In the space of two years, we’ve deployed brand new climate technology three times. Take an inside look at how we can deliver our direct air capture solutions so quickly.

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Insights

Dr Gaël Gobaille-Shaw standing inside a direct air capture unit.

September 8, 2025

Mission Zero’s Dr Gaël Gobaille-Shaw makes MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 list

Spotlighting individuals whose superb technical work promises to shape the coming decades, the award recognises Gaël’s game-changing contribution to direct air capture.

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News

Power plant emitting smoke into the sky at sunset.

August 27, 2025

Overcoming biogenic CO₂ supply challenges with direct air capture

Biogenic CO2’s already apparent limitations underscore the need for a truly future-proof industrial-scale CO2 supply. Direct air capture might just hold the answer.

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Insights

Direct air capture system at Deep Sky site.

August 13, 2025

Mission Zero Technologies turns on third system at Deep Sky’s direct air capture project in Canada

Carbon removal in action — our third system is now pulling CO₂ from the air ready for permanent storage underground.

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News

Close up of direct air capture air contactors against a bright blue sky.

August 12, 2025

Additionality and direct air capture

Additionality is key to credible carbon removal. Find out what it means, how it’s assessed, and why direct air capture is a standout technology for permanent, additional CO₂ removal.

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Insights