O U R  M I S S I O N

To change the world by passionately contributing to the achievement of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 through developing and deploying modular Direct Air Capture technology that scales to a sustainable and profitable business.

Sustaera plans to remove 500 million tons (0.5Gt) of CO2 by 2040.

We want to reduce emissions, create jobs, and leave this world better than when we found it.

Our Operating Principles

  • We operate with honesty and transparency. We continually assess our community, environmental, and human impact. We maintain a safe working environment.  Responsible growth means holding ourselves morally, ethically, and financially accountable.  It means knowing and living our principles, even when the going gets tough.

  • We bring our hearts to work every day.  We care deeply about leaving the world a better place through Direct Air Capture technology innovation and wide scale deployment.  When you live your passion and care about the people you work with, that’s when magic happens.

  • We are built on a foundation of innovation, and science will always be one of our special ingredients.  We must be rigorous and hold ourselves to the highest scientific standards. We live the scientific method, respectful debate, and data-based decision making.  We bring together diverse experts with broad scientific and engineering knowledge to push the boundaries of what is possible. We collaborate outside the company to accelerate our knowledge.

  • Speed matters.  Results matter.  Removing Gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere requires effective prioritization, execution discipline, calculated risks, and team members who make effective decisions.  We continually look forward to assess supply chain scalability, simplicity, and operability with an emphasis on product quality.

  • Our most important asset is our people. We are humans first, with families, values, and unique perspectives.  Every employee deserves the ability to bring their whole selves to work.  We demonstrate respect, empathy, and collaboration in small ways and big ways.  We support each other and learn from each other, inside and outside the company.

  • To meet our mission in a rapidly developing market, regulatory environment, and technology landscape, we must think, understand, and act quickly.  We adapt our market strategy to allow for optimal success and impact.