• Climeworks Solutions signed 14 new carbon removal partnerships in the first half of 2026, totaling about 450,000 tons of CO2 removal.
• The deals span Biochar, BECCS, Enhanced Rock Weathering, ARR and Direct Air Capture, widening corporate access to diversified carbon removal portfolios.
• New buyers from banking, aviation, healthcare, luxury, retail and technology show rising demand beyond early climate leaders.

Corporate carbon removal buying broadens ahead of London Climate Action Week

London Climate Action Week 2026 opens with a clear signal from the carbon removal market. Climeworks Solutions has signed 14 new carbon removal partnerships in the first half of the year, its strongest six-month period to date.

Together, the agreements cover about 450,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal. The portfolio spans Biochar, Bio Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage, Enhanced Rock Weathering, Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation, and Direct Air Capture.

For corporate buyers, the breadth matters. Carbon removal procurement is moving beyond single-technology bets. Large companies now want diversified portfolios that balance durability, cost, delivery risk and climate integrity.

Climeworks Solutions said the agreements point to a broader and more mature buyer base. Demand now reaches across sectors and geographies, not only among the early technology and climate pioneers that shaped the market.

New buyers show demand across finance, retail, aviation and technology

The 14 partnerships span banking, aviation, healthcare, luxury, retail and technology. Each company involved generates more than USD 5 billion in annual revenue.

That profile matters for investors and boards. It suggests carbon removal is shifting from a niche voluntary purchase to a strategic tool within net-zero planning. For large companies, the question is no longer only whether to buy removals. It is also how to manage quality, timing, price exposure and delivery risk.

Several of the agreements have already been announced. Others will be disclosed in the coming months.

Among the public deals, Climeworks Solutions highlighted several firsts. Tapestry is its first partnership with a North American retail and consumer goods group. NTT DATA is its first portfolio agreement with a major AI infrastructure company. TD Bank is its first Canadian financial services partnership.

These deals expand the company’s reach into sectors facing rising scrutiny over transition plans. Retail and luxury groups face pressure across supply chains, materials and consumer-facing claims. Banks face climate disclosure and financed emissions questions. Technology and AI infrastructure companies face growing concern over power demand, data centers and carbon footprints.

Delivery becomes a core market test

Climeworks Solutions now serves more than 200 companies globally. Many are part of the Forbes Global 2000. Based on current market estimates, the company said more than half of all Forbes Global 2000 companies buying high-quality carbon removal solutions work with Climeworks Solutions.

The company has positioned its offering around diversified portfolios. That approach combines engineered and nature-based removals, while aiming to manage risk across different project types.

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“In just two years, Climeworks Solutions has established itself as a leader in this space by combining the best engineered and nature-based removals into diversified portfolios, while maintaining a strong focus on delivery, transparency and reliability.” said Adrian Siegrist, Chief Commercial Officer at Climeworks. “Building on over a decade of leadership in Direct Air Capture and a world-class scientific team, we are helping shape the market for high-quality carbon removal.”

Delivery is becoming one of the sector’s central tests. Carbon removal markets have grown quickly, but buyers still face uncertainty over project timelines, verification, durability and the credibility of future supply.

Climeworks Solutions said it achieved a 100% delivery rate across its portfolios in 2025. The new orders build on that record and place reliability at the center of the company’s growth story.

For C-suite leaders, that point is critical. Carbon removal claims depend not only on contract volumes, but also on verified delivery. Boards and sustainability teams need procurement strategies that can withstand scrutiny from auditors, regulators, investors and civil society.

Carbon removal moves closer to mainstream transition planning

The announcement lands as climate leaders gather for London Climate Action Week. The timing gives Climeworks Solutions a platform to engage companies looking to integrate removals into transition strategies.

The market remains complex. Carbon removal cannot replace emissions cuts, and companies face growing pressure to prove that removals support, rather than dilute, decarbonization. However, credible removals are increasingly viewed as necessary for residual emissions in hard-to-abate sectors.

The new partnerships point to a market entering its next phase. Buyers are becoming more diverse. Portfolios are becoming more sophisticated. Delivery performance is becoming more important.

For executives and investors, the takeaway is direct. Carbon removal is no longer an experimental procurement category for a small group of climate-first companies. It is becoming part of how global corporations manage long-term net-zero risk, climate credibility and stakeholder expectations.

As London Climate Action Week begins, the Climeworks Solutions announcement reflects a wider shift. The carbon removal market is still young, but the buyer base is getting larger, more global and more demanding.