Climeworks

We provide carbon removal solutions, focusing on Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. We offer a complete enterprise service for carbon removal, using both engineered and nature-based solutions. We operate the world’s first two DAC plants in Iceland and have more than 15 years of experience researching, developing, and deploying DAC. Our goal is to develop low-cost DAC technology; we’ve been validating our third-generation technology at a large scale since 2024.

Our DAC technology captures CO₂ from the air using renewable energy. When combined with deep underground storage, the captured CO₂ returns to the earth’s crust, where it’s stored permanently. We partner with organizations to ensure safe, permanent storage. Our technology includes commercial DAC and storage facilities, independently certified projects, and over 30 operational projects and test facilities. The modular design keeps our land footprint small, and the process runs on low-temperature heat at 100 °C. Our operations are accurate, third-party verified, and aim to benefit nature. We’re also developing next-generation sorbent technologies and working on mechanical designs for DAC products.

We aim to help reclaim control of the climate future, showing that a decarbonized world can lead to growth and prosperity for customers, investors, and governments.

Our values:

• Climeworkers: People working with passion toward a common goal.
• Dedication to purpose: Thoroughly questioning the “why.”
• Disruptive thinking: Encouraging unconventional paths.
• Excellence for scale: A long-term approach to our work.
• Inspiring people: Showing solutions to complex problems.

Our team has over 250 engineers, scientists, and innovators. Our culture encourages big ideas and the determination to achieve ambitious goals, even when things are tough. We look for forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about climate action but also understand business and political realities. We encourage employees to take responsible risks and succeed in our fast-growing environment. We value bold thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit who take ownership, learn from setbacks, act with integrity, and collaborate well.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can contribute, regardless of background or identity. We believe diverse teams drive innovation. We also prioritize thoroughness and agility, empowering teams to own their work and supporting their growth through challenges and creative problem-solving.

We offer an Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP), so you can own a part of the company. We have a hybrid work model that allows up to 40% remote work and up to four weeks of remote work per year from any EU/EFTA country. We also offer flexible hours and the option for a sabbatical. Employees get 25 paid vacation days per year, plus public holidays.

We invest in your professional growth with a dedicated budget for internal and external training programs, including language courses. For well-being, we support CrossFit sessions. Other benefits include inclusive parental leave and referral bonuses. Our salaries are market-based, factoring in seniority level, local market rates, skills, experience, and value. Interns receive CHF 2,000 per month during BSc & MSc studies and CHF 2,500 per month after MSc.