1. Climeworks (Switzerland) – Direct Air Capture with Mineralization
Climeworks is a global benchmark in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. Its "Mammoth" facility in Iceland is currently the world's largest DAC plant, with an annual capture capacity of 36,000 tonnes of CO₂, which is then permanently mineralized in underground basalt formations. Its clients include JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, and Stripe, and its carbon removal services are already commercialized. Climeworks holds a pioneering position in the global carbon removal market.
2. Mati Carbon (India / United States) – Enhanced Rock Weathering & Soil Carbon Sink
Mati Carbon specializes in Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW), a technology that spreads finely ground silicate rock powder on farmland. This accelerates the natural reaction with atmospheric CO₂, forming stable bicarbonates that are eventually washed into the ocean, securing carbon on a millennial timescale. In addition to carbon sequestration, this approach improves soil health and crop yields. In 2025, Mati Carbon won the US$50 million grand prize of the XPrize Carbon Removal competition, representing the technological frontier in the global carbon removal space.
3. China Energy Investment Corporation (China) – Large‑Scale CCUS Integrator
As the world's largest coal‑producing enterprise, China Energy Investment Corporation has significant internal carbon emission sources and is a driving force behind the large‑scale commercial deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). Its multiple large‑scale demonstration projects are benchmarks for China's CCUS industry, with carbon capture capacity and technology integration in the power and coal‑chemical sectors that are internationally competitive, representing China's core position in the global CCUS landscape.
4. Sinopec (China) – Full‑Chain CCUS Solutions
Sinopec possesses integrated CCUS capabilities spanning R&D to project operations. It has pioneered a closed‑loop commercial model of "carbon capture – transport – enhanced oil recovery – storage." Its million‑tonne‑scale CCUS commercial projects not only reduce carbon emissions but also use CO₂ to enhance crude oil recovery, demonstrating the commercial viability of CCUS in the traditional energy sector and serving as a global model for CCUS commercial operations.
5. Emsteel TrueGreen (UAE) – Low‑Carbon Steel
Emsteel's "TrueGreen" strategic brand is a global benchmark for steel decarbonization. It offers independently verified low‑carbon steel products with product‑level Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and digital monitoring systems, helping the construction industry address the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Its carbon intensity is only 0.67 tCO₂/t steel, far below the global average. TrueGreen products have been used in the construction of Abu Dhabi's first net‑zero carbon mosque.
6. HiNa Battery (China) – Sodium‑Ion Battery Technology
As global electrification accelerates, lithium resource scarcity and high costs have become critical bottlenecks. Leveraging the abundant reserves and low cost of sodium, HiNa Battery has developed high‑performance sodium‑ion batteries, offering a more sustainable and cost‑effective alternative for energy storage and electric vehicles. This technology was ranked first among climate technology companies to watch in 2025 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), representing a significant breakthrough in battery technology.
7. Yili Group (China) – Full‑Chain Zero‑Carbon Dairy Products
Yili Group is the first company in China's food industry to release a "dual‑carbon roadmap." It has pioneered a "carbon footprint + water footprint" full‑chain emission reduction model. 43 of its factories have been certified as national‑level green factories, and it has developed multiple zero‑carbon products. In 2024, its zero‑carbon organic milk powder was showcased at the UNCCD COP16. Yili has ranked first in the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' "Dairy Industry Social Responsibility Development Index" for eight consecutive years and holds an MSCI ESG rating of AA, making it an ESG benchmark in China's food industry.
8. GEM (China) – Urban Mining & Circular Materials
Guided by the philosophy of "limited resources, infinite recycling," GEM has built a complete closed‑loop industrial chain from spent batteries and electronic waste to new energy materials, effectively reducing carbon emissions from virgin mining. By recycling critical metals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium, it provides sustainable raw materials for the new energy industry. The company has set a target to achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2035 and full value‑chain carbon neutrality by 2045, positioning itself as a pioneer in the circular economy.
9. Suzano + M&G (Brazil / China) – Full‑Life‑Cycle Carbon‑Neutral Notebook
Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, partnered with Chinese stationery company M&G to launch a "Rare Species Series Carbon‑Neutral Notebook" on World Environment Day 2025. The product received SGS certification, making it the first carbon‑neutral notebook in China's paper industry to achieve ISO 14068‑1 verification. Its carbon footprint covers the full "cradle‑to‑grave" lifecycle, with residual emissions offset through VERRA‑certified projects in Brazil. This product integrates carbon management with consumer education, exemplifying value‑chain collaboration for decarbonization in the consumer goods sector.
10. NetZero (France) – Biochar & Agricultural Carbon Sequestration
NetZero converts agricultural waste into biochar through pyrolysis and applies it to soil for long‑term carbon sequestration. Biochar not only locks carbon for centuries or millennia but also improves soil fertility. NetZero won the US$15 million runner‑up prize in the XPrize Carbon Removal competition, establishing itself as a leader in biochar technology and business model innovation.
Summary
These ten brands/products span multiple dimensions of the dual‑carbon transition, including carbon removal, industrial decarbonization, circular economy, and green consumption. They represent some of the most influential world‑class players in the global dual‑carbon field today.
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