HOLCIM INVESTS IN CLEANTECH STARTUP NEUSTARK
Exciting news on the sustainability front! Holcim is thrilled to announce its strategic investment in Neustark, an innovative cleantech startup leading the charge against one of today’s most critical challenges – CO2 emissions. Neustark’s game-changing technology ingeniously mineralizes CO2 within construction demolition materials, effectively removing it from the atmosphere and locking it away for good.
Holcim’s unwavering dedication to advancing circular construction and its expertise in recycling align seamlessly with Neustark’s ambitious mission: removing one million tons of CO2 by 2030. Notably, Neustark’s groundbreaking solution is already transforming sustainability practices at Holcim Switzerland, setting the stage for a global revolution in sustainable construction.
Born as a spinoff of ETH Zurich in 2019, Neustark’s proprietary technology, spearheaded by founders Johannes Tiefenthaler and Valentin Gutknecht, is a giant leap towards a greener, more sustainable future. Their innovative process captures atmospheric CO2, liquifies it, and seamlessly integrates it into recycled concrete, yielding a dual-benefit material that’s both environmentally friendly and structurally robust.
Tobias Sugg
Head Of RMX Performance, Holcim Switzerland and Italy
“With neustark, we are pioneering circularity in the construction industry, showing that recycled and reinforced materials can be just as good as new – and even better. Successfully implemented in Switzerland, we are ready to deploy this solution globally, creating a win-win solution for all – our industry, our customers and communities, and the planet.”
Valentin Gutknecht
Co-Founder and CEO, neustark
“We know that carbon removal is indispensable for our climate goals. But it is a nascent industry, and needs to scale up rapidly to meet the needs. Neustark has quickly established itself as the market leader in carbon removal via mineralization, also thanks to great partners like Holcim that have deployed our technology. Holcim and neustark extending their partnership with this a landmark investment and collaboration agreement will help us exponentially grow our joint climate impact in this decade already, storing hundreds of thousands of tons of CO2 permanently.”
As part of this dynamic partnership, Holcim’s investment will empower Neustark to advance its technology and expand its global reach. Together, Holcim and Neustark are poised to reshape the future of the construction industry, delivering substantial environmental benefits and creating a win-win solution for partners, clients, and, ultimately, our beloved planet. Stay tuned for a greener tomorrow!
