Frequently Asked Questions
What is carbon removal?
Carbon removal is the intentional process of removing CO₂ from the atmosphere and storing it for centuries or longer. It is an essential tool in reaching global climate targets and must be used in addition to — not in place of — reducing emissions.
Who is Carbon Removal Canada?
Carbon Removal Canada is an independent policy initiative focused on the rapid and responsible scale-up of carbon removal solutions needed to meet Canada’s climate goals and drive equitable economic growth. Founded in 2023, our team is dedicated to shaping policies and strengthening systems to build an innovative and inclusive carbon removal field.
What does the UN say about the role of carbon removal?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has identified three main roles for carbon removal in mitigation strategies:
- Reducing net CO₂ or other GHG emissions in the near term.
- The “unavoidable” need to offset residual emissions that are challenging to eliminate from the economy to achieve net-zero emissions.
- Helping to achieve net-negative emissions in the long run.
The Canadian government agrees with the importance of carbon removal, as noted in Canada’s new Carbon Management Strategy.
What does Carbon Removal Canada do?
Carbon Removal Canada collaborates with governments, local communities, Indigenous groups, innovators, advocacy organisations, and companies to grow the carbon removal sector in Canada.
Our goal is to advance responsible carbon removal solutions by educating stakeholders about using them to reduce CO₂ in the atmosphere while focusing on community well-being and social equity. We also assist in developing policies that increase the demand for and supply of carbon removal projects, ensuring that these projects are credible and impactful. Additionally, our policy research supports the growth of carbon removal by providing insights that meet the sector’s current needs and help shape effective policies.
Why Canada for carbon removal?
Canada has the right ingredients to be a global leader in the carbon removal sector, including natural resources, carbon storage infrastructure, a trained workforce, and a thriving innovation ecosystem.
Canada’s ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 reflects its climate leadership as a nation — which will require a broad suite of solutions, including carbon removal, for goal achievement. With the right policies in place, the Canadian government, technology and business leaders have all the tools they need to seize this opportunity, spearhead the global growth of a brand-new sector, and build it from the ground up.
Why does Carbon Removal Canada advocate using carbon removal alongside emission reduction efforts?
Carbon removal is essential for a global clean energy transition, but it should complement, not replace, emissions reduction efforts. Carbon removal can help address emissions that are too challenging or cost-prohibitive to reduce with current technology on the path to net-zero. Importantly, after reaching net-zero, carbon removal can be used to eliminate historical emissions, getting global temperatures back to safer levels. The potential for carbon removal to contribute to a net-negative emissions world demands that it be used in addition to emissions reduction efforts.
I’m a policymaker, climate-focused company, journalist, investor, or community leader. Where can I learn more about carbon removal?
Check out our collection of resources and reports, which includes our first report, Ready for Removal.
You can also contact us with any questions or concerns and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on our efforts toward supporting carbon removal in Canada.
What is carbon removal?
Carbon removal is the intentional process of removing CO₂ from the atmosphere and storing it for centuries or longer. It is an essential tool in reaching global climate targets and must be used in addition to — not in place of — reducing emissions.
Who is Carbon Removal Canada?
Carbon Removal Canada is an independent policy initiative focused on the rapid and responsible scale-up of carbon removal solutions needed to meet Canada’s climate goals and drive equitable economic growth. Founded in 2023, our team is dedicated to shaping policies and strengthening systems to build an innovative and inclusive carbon removal field.
What does the UN say about the role of carbon removal?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has identified three main roles for carbon removal in mitigation strategies:
- Reducing net CO₂ or other GHG emissions in the near term.
- The “unavoidable” need to offset residual emissions that are challenging to eliminate from the economy to achieve net-zero emissions.
- Helping to achieve net-negative emissions in the long run.
The Canadian government agrees with the importance of carbon removal, as noted in Canada’s new Carbon Management Strategy.
What does Carbon Removal Canada do?
Carbon Removal Canada collaborates with governments, local communities, Indigenous groups, innovators, advocacy organisations, and companies to grow the carbon removal sector in Canada.
Our goal is to advance responsible carbon removal solutions by educating stakeholders about using them to reduce CO₂ in the atmosphere while focusing on community well-being and social equity. We also assist in developing policies that increase the demand for and supply of carbon removal projects, ensuring that these projects are credible and impactful. Additionally, our policy research supports the growth of carbon removal by providing insights that meet the sector’s current needs and help shape effective policies.
Why Canada for carbon removal?
Canada has the right ingredients to be a global leader in the carbon removal sector, including natural resources, carbon storage infrastructure, a trained workforce, and a thriving innovation ecosystem.
Canada’s ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 reflects its climate leadership as a nation — which will require a broad suite of solutions, including carbon removal, for goal achievement. With the right policies in place, the Canadian government, technology and business leaders have all the tools they need to seize this opportunity, spearhead the global growth of a brand-new sector, and build it from the ground up.
Why does Carbon Removal Canada advocate using carbon removal alongside emission reduction efforts?
Carbon removal is essential for a global clean energy transition, but it should complement, not replace, emissions reduction efforts. Carbon removal can help address emissions that are too challenging or cost-prohibitive to reduce with current technology on the path to net-zero. Importantly, after reaching net-zero, carbon removal can be used to eliminate historical emissions, getting global temperatures back to safer levels. The potential for carbon removal to contribute to a net-negative emissions world demands that it be used in addition to emissions reduction efforts.
I’m a policymaker, climate-focused company, journalist, investor, or community leader. Where can I learn more about carbon removal?
Check out our collection of resources and reports, which includes our first report, Ready for Removal.
You can also contact us with any questions or concerns and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on our efforts toward supporting carbon removal in Canada.
