According to Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy report published on the 20^th of June, greenhouse emissions soared to a record high in 2023. Against that background, several ventures spearheaded by climate-conscious entrepreneurs are emerging, securing significant funding to drive forward their impactful solutions. 

Neustark, a Bern-based venture, adresses the global issue of demolished concrete waste by transforming it into a carbon sink. Their innovative solution mineralizes CO₂ within demolished concrete aggregate, effectively storing it permanently and mitigating atmospheric CO₂ levels. Collaborating with biogas plants for CO₂ sourcing, concrete recyclers for storage, and climate-focused companies for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), Neustark generates negative emissions. The startup has recently secured EUR 64.3 Mln to accelerate their carbon removal efforts and aims to remove one million tons of CO₂ by 2030. 

Methane stands as the second most impactful greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide, as highlighted by the European Commission. Hamburg-based Atmio has just secured EUR 5.1 Mln to help natural gas companies target methane leaks, addressing a critical issue as the energy sector contributes approximately 20% of global methane emissions. Atmio's platform integrates intuitive controls and streamlined workflows to simplify internal leak detection and repair processes, requiring minimal training for operators.