Germany Can Achieve Net-Zero by 2045 with Rapid Scaling of Carbon Dioxide Removal, Says Carbon Gap & Sweco Report
CARBON CAPTURE
A report by Carbon Gap and Sweco states Germany can reach net-zero by 2045 through rapid scaling of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. It emphasizes the need for strong policies, infrastructure development, and a mixed portfolio of CDR approaches, warning against a low-ambition scenario that could yield only 47 MtCO2 removals. The report highlights infrastructure challenges and the necessity for clear regulations to support CDR growth.

Feb 7, 2026, 6:23 AM