Mission Zero joins forces to launch UnionDAC, in a UK first. M i s s i o n Z e r o j o i n s f o r c e s t o l a u n c h U n i o n D A C , i n a U K f i r s t. Successfully scaling carbon removal domestically means Mission Zero Technologies Ltd should be working with the best the UK has to offer - and now Mission Zero Technologies Ltd is. Mission Zero June 11, 2026 Mission Zero has recently formalised its stake in Union DAC Ltd, a new UK entity for scaling and delivering carbon removal via DAC, in partnership with a leading low-carbon project developer, and another major British DAC company. This consortium is set to develop UnionDAC - one of the world's most significant facilities for atmospheric carbon dioxide removal (CDR) with an eventual 60,000 tonnes per annum operating capacity; this will be alongside supporting local employment opportunities, growing UK supply chains, and scaling the UK's CDR ecosystem. The UnionDAC initiative positions the UK at the forefront of a nascent industry vital for climate stabilisation and the transition to a sustainable economy. With the IEA anticipating a requirement for nearly a billion tonnes of annual DAC removals by mid-century - a market exceeding $100 billion - rapid expansion is essential for meeting market demand and delivering climate impact, as current global capacity remains below 100,000 tonnes annually. Partners. The partners in UnionDAC integrate deep technical proficiency with established operational track records. They include: * Progressive Energy: an expert in developing and implementing projects that bring new, often technically challenging technologies to market. The company originated the development of the HyNet in the northwest of England. Now in construction, HyNet is a hub for carbon capture and storage, power generation, and low-carbon hydrogen projects. * Airhive: a London-based DAC developer that has pioneered a low-cost DAC technology using fluidised beds and a mineral sorbent. The company operates a plant in Teesside, England at Teesside University's Net Zero Industrial Innovation Centre and has demonstrated its system at commercial scale in Alberta, Canada. * Mission Zero Technologies: a London-based electrochemical DAC technology developer with operating experience and low costs tied to its optimised energy requirements and mature supply chains. The company operates the first commercial DAC plants in the UK in Sheffield and Norfolk, as well as a plant in Alberta, Canada. Initial deployment of UnionDAC is targeted for 2030 with a 20,000-tonne annual capacity. A subsequent phase by 2032 aims to add a further 40,000 tonnes to the facility's output. Situated at Wilton International on Teesside, this 60,000-tonne facility will bolster one of the world's premier industrial decarbonisation clusters, introducing a critical new pillar to the region's green industry. Nicholas Chadwick, CEO of Mission Zero Technologies The project intends to leverage the sequestration infrastructure of the Northern Endurance Partnership. This involves utilising extensive subsea pipelines to transport captured gas for permanent storage deep within the North Sea bed. UnionDAC supports the UK's net zero ambitions and underscores its role as a global climate leader. By providing significant domestic CDR capacity by 2032, UnionDAC helps meet critical carbon budgets. The latest forecasts from the Climate Change Committee indicate a need for 8 million tonnes of DAC-based removal annually by 2050, a stark contrast to current levels. Regulatory frameworks in the UK and globally are shifting to drive demand for DAC, potentially integrating these removals into compliance-based trading systems to meet national climate targets by the end of the decade. "Direct air capture technology has reached a point of take-off to deliver impact at scale across the UK and the world. But this requires smart project design. Joining forces with other sector leaders makes sense when government, technology providers, and investors have interlocking roles in scaling DAC before 2030." Rory Brown, CEO of Airhive Chris Manson-Whitton, CEO of Progressive Energy As the pioneer of this sector in the UK, UnionDAC will catalyse the domestic supply chain for engineering and materials, starting in Teesside and expanding across the nation and the global market through future projects.

South warwickshire businesswoman awarded for leading the way on climate tech. A BUSINESSWOMAN from Leamington has scooped at top award for leading the way on climate-tech. Kripa Balachandran, head of product at Mission Zero Technologies, won the team leader award at the prestigious Salesforce Everywoman in Technology Awards. The ceremony at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel marked the 16th year of this landmark programme, celebrating the women transforming the industry through their innovation, leadership and vision. Kripa is a Cambridge-trained engineer and people-first climate-tech leader, building real-world solutions to the climate crisis. As head of product at Mission Zero Technologies, she led a diverse, cross-functional team to deliver three first-of-a-kind Direct Air Capture systems internationally. Having often been the only woman or person of colour in the room, Kripa champions empathetic leadership, psychological safety and execution under pressure, proving that empowered teams build the best technology. Her inclusive approach has involved implementing equitable recruitment and flexible-work policies, ensuring parents and international hires thrive in an early-stage start-up environment. These initiatives have become models for other UK climate-tech firms. The awards aim to inspire the next generation of female talent to pursue careers in tech by shining a spotlight on inspirational women at all stages of their careers, including those taking their first steps in apprenticeships through to C-suite executives and innovative leaders running their own businesses. Attracting more women to the sector remains critical, as female employees account for 24.8 per cent of the total STEM workforce, and government figures suggest this has fallen from 29.4 per cent in 2020. Winners showcase the full breadth of the industry, from teenagers inspiring their classmates to join computer science clubs, through to women using AI to accelerate scientific discoveries and encouraging girls all over the world to unlock the power of a digital education for transforming their lives. More Stories

Partners win Energy and Environment Award. 5th March 2026 A collaborative carbon-capture project between O.C.O Technology and Mission Zero Technology has been recognised at The Engineer Collaborate to Innovate Awards, receiving the Energy & Environment Award. The award celebrates some of the UK's most impactful engineering partnerships and highlights innovative technologies helping to accelerate progress towards net zero and a more sustainable built environment. The recognised project brought together Mission Zero Technology, O.C.O Technology and Optimus Plus (Aberdeen) Ltd to deliver a major technical milestone through the world's first integration of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with building materials production. Direct Air Capture technology removes carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, creating new opportunities for permanent carbon removal and carbon utilisation. Through this collaboration, the captured CO[2] is integrated into the ACT production of O.C.O sustainable aggregate locking atmospheric carbon into useful building products. For O.C.O Technology, the project highlights the potential for combining carbon capture technologies with innovative materials processes to help reduce emissions and support the transition to lower-carbon infrastructure. "We are immensely proud to have attained this award in recognition of our groundbreaking innovation. This achievement reflects the powerful collaboration between O.C.O Technology Ltd and Mission Zero Technologies, combining our carbon-negative aggregate production with cutting-edge Direct Air Capture technology to deliver a truly Worlds First solution." Paul Barber, Site Manager at O.C.O Technology These awards recognise projects where collaboration enables engineering breakthroughs to happen which may not have been possible on their own. The project was supported by funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. O.C.O applauds Mission Zero Technologies for their forward thinking and collaborative approach to support onward advancement of carbon capture, carbon removal and sustainable construction technology. As demand for scalable carbon capture and carbon utilisation solutions continues to grow, projects like this demonstrate how cross-industry collaboration can transform emerging technologies into practical climate solutions.