CO2 Captured: Enabling Brands and Consumers to Recognize Products Made from Carbon Capture and Utilization

CO2 Captured is launching with a mission to connecting environmentally conscious consumers with products made from captured and converted carbon emissions. With a recognizable logo displayed on consumer goods, CO2 Captured aims to empower individuals to make informed choices and support companies committed to progressing carbon capture and utilization technologies.

Rising levels of carbon emissions in the atmosphere pose a significant threat to our planet's climate stability. According to the Global Carbon Update 2021, annual emissions have steadily increased, resulting in atmospheric carbon dioxide reaching alarming levels of 420.82 ppm. This rise in carbon dioxide concentration has already contributed to a 1.2 degrees Celsius increase in global average surface temperature since the pre-industrial era.

To combat the challenges of climate change, scientists stress the importance of staying below a 1.5 degrees Celsius increase in global average surface temperature. CO2 Captured recognizes the urgency of this issue and strives to drive change by endorsing products that incorporate materials made from captured CO2 emissions.

CO2 Captured provides a logo to products that verifiably incorporate materials made from captured and converted CO2 emissions. It can be adopted by both suppliers of carbon capture and utilization solutions as well as consumer brands. By licensing a recognizable logo, CO2 Captured ensures that consumers can easily identify and choose products that have undergone rigorous carbon capture, removal, and utilization verification processes. Partner companies must be open to third-party audits, providing transparency and accountability in their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.

Carbon capture, removal, and utilization are vital aspects of the climate change mitigation landscape. Carbon capture technology traps carbon dioxide as it’s produced and before it’s released into the atmosphere.  While carbon capture focuses on newly produced CO2, carbon removal technology removes already existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Once carbon dioxide is captured or removed, it can be utilized to create innovative materials such as concrete, plastics, and fuels, which are key components of a circular carbon economy.

CO2 Captured's logo signifies that a product has been manufactured using carbon utilization techniques, ensuring that captured carbon emissions have been transformed into valuable materials rather than being released back into the atmosphere. By supporting these products, consumers actively contribute to the fight against climate change.

To achieve a sustainable future, it is crucial to embrace both natural and technological climate solutions. CO2 Captured recognizes the significance of natural solutions, such as conserving and restoring ecosystems that act as carbon sinks. Additionally, the organization focuses on promoting technological solutions that facilitate carbon abatement. This holistic approach ensures a comprehensive strategy to tackle climate change.

CO2 Captured encourages companies and consumers to join their mission and become part of the solution. By supporting the logo displayed on products made through carbon capture and utilization, individuals can make a tangible impact on the environment while promoting a sustainable future for all.

About CO2 Captured:

CO2 Captured is a collective of companies utilizing carbon captured material in their products.. The organization licenses a recognizable logo for consumer goods made with materials derived from captured carbon emissions. CO2 Captured connects environmentally conscious consumers with companies committed to reducing their carbon footprint and promoting a circular carbon economy.