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Italy at crossroads on net zero path, but has potential for huge scale CDR, finds report

Published 09:00 on April 20, 2026 / Last updated at 14:53 on April 17, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Italy could reach net zero by significantly scaling up carbon removal (CDR), with potential capacity seen as high as 91 million tonnes a year, but only if it acts swiftly, according to a new report.
Italy could reach net zero by significantly scaling up carbon removal (CDR), with potential capacity seen as high as 91 million tonnes a year, but only if it acts swiftly, according to a new report.


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