Japan Airlines Invests in Heirloom Carbon Technologies to Advance Net Zero Goals
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines (JAL) has invested in Heirloom Carbon Technologies, a California-based leader in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, to advance its goal of achieving Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050. Heirloom’s innovative approach uses limestone’s natural ability to absorb atmospheric CO2, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for carbon removal. This investment complements JAL’s previous partnership with Captura, further diversifying its decarbonization strategies. JAL aims to support the development of cutting-edge CO2 removal technologies to address global climate challenges while contributing to sustainable aviation. Heirloom’s first commercial plant began operations in 2023, with expansion plans underway.
(PRESS RELEASE) Tokyo, Japan, 2024-Dec-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) has announced a strategic investment in California-based Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc., a pioneering company specializing in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. This move marks JAL’s continued commitment to diversifying its approaches to achieving Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050 while contributing to the development of innovative CO2 removal solutions for global decarbonization efforts.
Expanding Decarbonization Strategies
This investment follows JAL’s earlier partnership with Captura, a U.S.-based company leveraging Direct Ocean Capture technology to extract CO2 from seawater. With Heirloom, JAL is now supporting DAC technology that utilizes limestone’s natural properties to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. These investments reflect JAL’s focus on combining diverse carbon removal technologies with carbon credits to address the pressing challenges of climate change.
About Heirloom Carbon Technologies
Founded in 2020, Heirloom is advancing an efficient and scalable CO2 removal technology that capitalizes on limestone’s ability to naturally absorb atmospheric CO2. By heating limestone with renewable energy to extract CO2 and then allowing it to reabsorb CO2, Heirloom achieves a cost-effective and sustainable solution for large-scale carbon capture. The company’s first commercial plant began operations in 2023, with a larger facility slated for 2026 and plans for future expansion.
Executive Perspectives
Yasushi Noda, Senior Vice President of Japan Airlines, emphasized the significance of the partnership:
“This collaboration with Heirloom marks a critical step in our journey toward achieving Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050. Heirloom’s innovative DAC technology aligns with our vision of contributing to a sustainable future through transformative solutions.”
Shashank Samala, CEO of Heirloom, highlighted the importance of the partnership:
“We are thrilled to welcome JAL as an investor and strategic partner. Together, we can accelerate the deployment of our technology and make meaningful strides in combating climate change.”
Pioneering CO2 Removal
Heirloom’s technology represents a critical innovation in the global fight against climate change. By leveraging limestone’s natural properties, the company offers an efficient method to capture CO2 directly from the atmosphere, with the potential for widespread scalability.
Commitment to a Sustainable Future
JAL’s investment in Heirloom underscores its dedication to playing a proactive role in developing and supporting groundbreaking technologies to address the climate crisis. With this partnership, JAL is not only reinforcing its Net Zero targets but also contributing to broader efforts in global decarbonization.
For more information, visit the Heirloom website.
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Source: Japan Airlines
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