There is widespread scientific consensus now that Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR) will have to be an integral component of our solution pathway to attain planetary net-zero by the middle of this century. The market for CDR is estimated to reach as much as US$ 1 trillion by 2050. Notwithstanding this promising long-term opportunity, the current market for CDR is quite nascent – nearly 95% of the current carbon procurement is for the future and led by a small group of corporate climate pioneers. The supply-side landscape is also rapidly evolving with various CDR solutions at different spectrums of cost and maturity.

Armed with a well-curated investment strategy, climate tech investors with the right risk appetite and long-term horizon can expect to unlock significant returns by investing in early-stage CDR technology providers. This document provides all the essential data and perspectives for interested investors to build a sound investment thesis around the CDR market. These include CDR market size estimates, current demand and supply side landscape, investment opportunities and risks, and an overview of recent investment and procurement transactions.