Policy Brief

Climate and CDR Policy Brief: Germany

Why Germany Is at the Center of Carbon Removal Policy

As of 2025, Germany has one of the most advanced climate-governance frameworks in Europe, with a roadmap that lays out an ambitious agenda between today and net-zero in 2045. These include building access to offshore CO2 storage, significant carbon removal funding, and a dedicated CDR department in government – the first of its kind. This brief outlines why Germany is now one of the safest, most investable CDR markets for buyers and suppliers.

What You’ll Learn

Major policy initiatives: How Germany’s Carbon Management Strategy (CMS) and Long-Term Negative Emissions Strategy are integrating carbon removal (CDR) into national net-zero and net-negative targets.
‍Support and funding: Key market-based mechanisms, grants, and public procurement programs that enable buyers and suppliers to finance and scale carbon removal projects.
‍Scaling outlook: An overview of the pathways Germany relies on in its forecasts and models, and the projected size of the market over the next 10-20 years.
‍Infrastructure overview: How new CO₂ storage sites, transport networks, and cross-border systems are building the foundation for a connected German CDR market.
‍Action playbook: Practical next steps for buyers and suppliers to engage in Germany’s CDR ecosystem.

Why It Matters

With the third-largest economy in the world and a demonstrated commitment to green initiatives, Germany has taken a leadership role in the CDR industry. It boasts the world’s first national CDR association and has a statutory commitment to become climate-neutral by 2045 and net-negative after 2050. For buyers, this government backing and network of existing carbon removal companies make this an exciting market for investment, quality, and development. For suppliers, it provides a level of support that cannot be found in many other countries.

Explore the German carbon removal landscape with Carbonfuture’s Climate & CDR Policy Brief – your guide to understanding how the leading economy in Europe is becoming a CDR leader.

Climate and CDR Policy Brief: Germany

As of 2025, Germany has one of the most advanced climate-governance frameworks in Europe, with a roadmap that lays out an ambitious agenda between today and net-zero in 2045. These include building access to offshore CO2 storage, significant carbon removal funding, and a dedicated CDR department in government – the first of its kind. This brief outlines why Germany is now one of the safest, most investable CDR markets for buyers and suppliers.

Climate and CDR Policy Brief: Germany

Why Germany Is at the Center of Carbon Removal Policy

What You’ll Learn

Why It Matters

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Climate and CDR Policy Brief: Germany

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You Can Trust