2025.06.19
Solutions|Offset
Capture CO2 from the Atmosphere; DAC Business Outlook and Heirloom
Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which removes CO₂ directly from the atmosphere, is expected to become commercially viable worldwide in the 2030s. In preparation for this, Mitsui & Co. has invested in Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc. (hereafter “Heirloom”), a leading player in the DAC industry. We spoke with Yoko Aoki and Taro Tanaka of Mitsui’s Green Innovation Department—the team driving the company’s DAC initiatives—to learn more about the fundamentals of DAC, what sets Heirloom apart, and the future outlook.