Concrete action: Mammut’s revolutionary CO2 removal initiative
10/2024
In a bold move towards combating climate change, Mammut and partners have launched an innovative project focused on carbon dioxide (CO2) removal and its storage in concrete. This groundbreaking initiative is championed by the renowned climber, Adam Ondra. Watch here what Adam has to say about the project and how it resembles a challenging climb.
As a leading outdoor sports company, Mammut thrives on the beauty of nature. However, the production of durable equipment and the travel associated with mountain adventures contribute to carbon emissions. To address this, we have developed an ambitious decarbonization strategy, “Do Our Best, Remove the Rest,” aiming to halve our emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. In addition to the significant reduction efforts being implemented at Mammut and throughout our supply chain (a 13% reduction in CO2 emissions from 2022 to 2023), we are also exploring innovative ways to remove remaining carbon emissions from the atmosphere.Â
From gas to concreteÂ
But what is this particular project about? The Danish tech start-up Klimate is central to this project, bringing together all stakeholders. ARC in Copenhagen captures up to 4 tons of CO2 daily from the waste-to-energy plant’s flue gas. Bofort provides the ISO tanks for transporting liquefied CO2 to Finland, where Carbonaide integrates it into their sustainable concrete production process, permanently binding the CO2. We at Mammut are the “buyers” that have committed to decarbonizing a total of 90 tons of CO2 by the end of 2025. Â
Leading by example
Tobias Steinegger, Head of Corporate Responsibility at Mammut, emphasizes the importance of this cooperation: “Through this partnership, we aim to achieve tangible results in carbon removal and inspire other companies to eliminate their residual emissions after significant reduction efforts.”Â
Mads Emil Dalsgaard, Co-CEO of Klimate, adds: “This facility is just the beginning. We’re proud to have Mammut and Adam Ondra supporting this project, paving the way for future scaling and development.”Â
Adam Ondra’s symbolic ascent
The initiative is visually represented by Adam Ondra climbing the artificial route on the exterior of CopenHill, one of the tallest structures of its kind globally. Adam compares reaching net-zero to a complex climb: “This could be seen as doing the first moves or grabbing a tiny intermediate hold. But the important thing is that we are moving in the right direction.”Â
This partnership reflects a shared vision for a sustainable future and a proactive approach to environmental responsibility. It is not just a statement but a tangible action against the climate crisis we are facing.Â
About the Partners
Arc
A celebrated waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen, featuring the world’s tallest artificial climbing wall and a ski slope at CopenHill.
Bofort
An independent cryogenic ISO tank leasing company in Antwerp, Belgium, dedicated to making carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) possible.
Carbonaide
A Finnish company with award-winning carbon-curing technology that mineralizes CO2 during concrete production, contributing to the decarbonization of the concrete industry.
Klimate
A Danish climate tech start-up investing in high-quality carbon removal solutions to help businesses achieve net-zero emissions.Â