Climeworks, NTT DATA Team Up on Carbon Removal

Climeworks and NTT DATA partner on a carbon removal strategy aimed at offsetting emissions tied to expanding data center infrastructure and long-term net-zero goals.

(P&GJ) — Climeworks and NTT DATA Group have entered a partnership to deploy carbon removal solutions aimed at offsetting emissions tied to the company’s expanding data center and digital infrastructure footprint.

Under the agreement, Climeworks will provide NTT DATA with a portfolio of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits to address residual emissions that remain after reduction efforts, as part of the company’s broader net-zero strategy.

The deal marks Climeworks’ first portfolio agreement with a major AI and data infrastructure company, reflecting growing demand for carbon removal as energy use rises alongside digital and data center expansion.

NTT DATA’s carbon removal portfolio will include a mix of engineered and nature-based solutions, selected through Climeworks’ vetting process. The approach is designed to complement emissions reduction efforts rather than replace them.

The company has been expanding its decarbonization efforts across operations, including increasing the use of renewable power and improving energy efficiency. More than half of the electricity used across its operations was sourced from renewables in its most recent reporting period.

NTT DATA is targeting net-zero emissions across its data center operations by 2030, offices by 2035 and value chain emissions by 2040.

“Climate action requires practical execution and clear priorities,” said Yutaka Sasaki, president and CEO of NTT DATA Group. He said the agreement supports the company’s efforts to address emissions that are difficult to eliminate through operational changes alone.

David Costa, the company’s chief sustainability officer, said carbon removal will be used selectively to address residual emissions, alongside continued investment in emissions reductions across operations and supply chains.

Climeworks said the agreement will provide access to large-scale carbon removal volumes over the coming decade, as demand increases from companies seeking to manage emissions tied to AI growth and data center expansion.

Co-CEO Christoph Gebald said the partnership reflects a broader shift toward integrating carbon removal into long-term energy and infrastructure planning.