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CCU International had the incredible opportunity to attend a Scottish Labour Party event last night in #Edinburgh at the stunning Dundas House, home of the Royal Bank of Scotland Business and NatWest. We were fortunate to hear from leaders Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister & Labour Party Leader, and Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour Party Leader who shared their insights into the future, plans for growth, and ambitions for our business communities. Both leaders emphasised the importance of collaboration and innovation as we navigate the challenges ahead. A key highlight was the discussion around GB Energy and its potential to drive sustainable growth and energy security across the UK. It was also great to hear from NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite and one of the exceptional female entrepreneurs that they have supported over the years. CCU International are excited to be part of the conversation around #CCUS and look forward to a brighter future! Anas Sarwar, Keir Starmer, Bernie Gray, Lolita Jackson MBE FRSA, Oumar Akram #KeirStarmer #AnasSarwar #UKPrimeMinister2024 #GBEnergy #FutureOfScotland #SustainbleGrowth #ScottishBusiness

🔥 Last night, I had the privilege of hosting a fireside chat with Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, at the University of Glasgow to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay 🌟 In a room filled with incredible female business leaders, we explored the vital role of women in driving economic growth, the challenges of #entrepreneurship, and the policies needed to build a more inclusive and equitable business landscape. 💡 Rachel shared her journey as the UK’s first female Chancellor, offering powerful insights on breaking barriers in politics and finance, and the importance of ensuring that women have the support they need to start, scale, and lead businesses. From tackling the funding gap for women-led ventures to making the UK a leader in workplace equity, this conversation was more than just a discussion, it was a rallying call for action. 🙌🏼 A huge thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the thought-provoking discussions. We all need to continue to push forward to ensure that female entrepreneurs and leaders have the opportunities, access, and support they deserve. Thank you to those that joined us last night in the audience, Eileen Cooper, Emma Lamont, Sehar Shahid, Doris Reiter, Maya Vertigans, Jodie Sinclair, Caroline Laurenson, Kim McMurray and many others. To Kirsty McNeill MP and Jackie Baillie for the opening introduction and closing comments. And of course the sponsors, and the one and only Bernie Gray whom without this would not have been possible!   #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #InternationalWomensDay #EconomicEmpowerment #RachelReeves #CCUInternational #IntoNetZero #WomenInNewEnergy

Last week our CEO Beena Sharma spent an insightful day at the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Centre of Excellence Design Workshop in #AbuDhabi, hosted by The Bridge Institute in collaboration with the UAE Embassy UK. 🌏 With climate stability demanding not just emission reductions but the large-scale removal of CO₂, this workshop brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and financial experts from the UAE and UK to explore how the region can lead in CDR innovation. Discussions centered around five key breakthroughs needed to establish a Global CDR Centre of Excellence: 🔹 Research & Development 🔹 Standards & Policy 🔹 Finance & Trading 🔹 Social Engagement 🔹 Removals Readiness The day was packed with strategy development, expert insights, and engaging debates on shaping the future of carbon removal. Exciting times ahead for CDR, and we look forward to seeing the momentum from this event translate into real action! 🌍 Simon McKenzie (Mac), Tim Kruger, Dr Martin Jagger, Barney Hill, Michael Arthurs, Meera Atreya, Arnaud Lager, Pavan Chilukuri, Tony Aslam, Charlie Pool, Dina Storey, Paul Peterson, Jeroen van de Waal, Charlie Booth, Racha Moukayed McClelland, Martyn Millwood Hargrave, Patrick Buttimer, Alexandra Martinez, Vivek Shah #CarbonRemoval #CDR #NetZero #Innovation #UAE #UK #ClimateAction

📢 Strategic partnership announcement between CCU International and Caox AS to accelerate the commercialisation of cutting-edge carbon capture and mineralisation (CCM) technologies. 🚀 🌏 This collaboration aims to transform captured carbon emissions into #stable, #marketable #minerals, providing industries with sustainable solutions to reduce emissions and achieve net-zero targets. By focusing on hard-to-abate sectors such as waste-to-energy, paper, cement, steel, and energy, we plan to scale demonstration projects and launch commercial operations by 2028. This initiative is projected to generate joint revenues exceeding £150 million over the next decade. Ole Jacob Sandal, CEO of Caox, commented: "This partnership marks a major step forward in making carbon mineralisation a mainstream climate solution. By working with CCU International, we are developing a circular carbon model that turns emissions into valuable resources” Caox is owned by Valinor, a family-owned investment company behind Norway’s largest private wind company, Norsk Vind AS. Jarle Veshovde, investment director at Valinor, adds: ‘This partnership represents the best of what Valinor stands for – accelerating innovation to solve major climate challenges. Caox and CCU International bring together the technology and expertise needed to fundamentally change how industries deal with carbon emissions”. 🌎 Together, we are committed to pioneering innovative technologies that not only mitigate carbon emissions but also convert them into valuable resources, driving a more sustainable future for industries worldwide. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ek4-iSun Thank you to Energy Voice for the coverage and Limetree Consultancy for their expert support. #CCUInternational #CaoxInternational #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #NetZero #Innovation #Partnership

In honour of International Women's Day, join Women's Energy Network Alliance chair, Emma Lamont for a live, online conversation between two brilliant voices within the DEI in energy space, our CEO Beena Sharma and Mark Freed (Men for Inclusion), followed by a Q&A. Accelerating action for #inclusivity in the workplace aims to discuss the important issues facing DEI at the moment and how businesses can take authentic and meaningful action. Places are free, register here to secure your space: https://lnkd.in/ggBjsnvG #InternationalWomenDay #IWD2025 #AcceleratingAction #Inclusivity

Strengthening UK-UAE Collaboration on Energy & Climate 🌍⚡ CCU International was honoured to attend an exclusive #energy and #climate networking reception hosted by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the UAE, Edward Hobart CMG, at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Abu Dhabi this week. With the #energytransition and climate action being shared priorities for both the UK and UAE, this event provided a fantastic opportunity to exchange insights, build meaningful partnerships, and explore new avenues for collaboration in carbon capture, utilisation & storage (CCUS). From engaging discussions on decarbonisation to forging connections that drive real impact, it was inspiring to see the momentum behind accelerating low-carbon innovation across borders. A huge thank you to the British Embassy UAE - Abu Dhabi for hosting such a valuable evening. We look forward to continuing these conversations and advancing carbon capture solutions that contribute to global net-zero ambitions. #CCUInternational #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #Decarbonisation #Collaboration #UAE #UK

📢 CCU International are thrilled to announce the successful trial at UPM - The Biofore Company's Scottish paper mill in Irvine, where we've begun the journey to transform carbon emissions into eco-friendly detergents.  At CCU International, we're thrilled to see our multi-award winning carbon capture technology in action at UPM Caledonian Paper as part of the #Flue2Chem project, led by Unilever and SCI® Where Science Meets Business. This project is a UK first—capturing CO₂ from industrial emissions and beginning the journey to transform it into essential chemicals for home and personal care products. It’s a powerful demonstration of how we can close the carbon loop, reducing reliance on fossil fuels while creating a more sustainable supply chain for consumer goods. 🌱 Why it matters: ✅ Capturing CO₂ from industrial sites ✅ Converting emissions into valuable chemicals ✅ Driving the transition to a circular carbon economy ✅ Demonstrates the power of collaboration in driving sustainable innovation. The momentum for carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) is growing, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of making carbon a resource rather than a waste. Thank you to Scottish Enterprise for the ongoing support and bringing together organisations and businesses to join us for a day of demonstration, discussion and education and of course to UPM for being excellent hosts as always. 🔗 Read more about this exciting development here:  https://lnkd.in/ek4-iSun #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #Flue2Chem #NetZero #Innovation #CCU #Decarbonisation #Defossilisation #Groundbreaking

📣 Join CCU International at DeCarbScotland 2025! Join us at DeCarbScotland 2025 on 13 March 2025 at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh, where our CEO Beena Sharma will be speaking about the #Flue2Chem project led by SCI® Where Science Meets Business and Unilever. This year’s theme, Achieving Net Zero & Economic Growth: The Opportunity for Scotland, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead. The Flue2Chem Carbon Capture Utilisation project landed in #Scotland at Upm Caledonian Paper and as this part of the project comes to a close, Beena will be sharing some insights into the journey, the wins, the challenges and what might come next. 🌍 Let’s shape Scotland’s sustainable future together. 🎟️ Secure your place now: https://lnkd.in/eer_yTsN #NetZero #DeCarbScotland #ClimateAction #IndustrialDecarbonisation #CarbonCaptureUtilisation

Women in Business Ep 1 - Innovative Women Transforming the Sustainability Agenda 🎙️   We're kicking off our Women in Business mini-series on Leyton's Expert Exchange podcast, with an inspiring conversation featuring, Beena Sharma, CEO & Co-Founder of CCU International, Co-Founder of Women in New Energy and IntoNetZero.   Beena is a respected business leader, who drives systemic change and takes every opportunity to pave the way for the next generation of female leaders in the new energy industry.    In this episode, she shares her journey - from co-founding CCU International and educating on carbon capture technology, and we explore:   🔹 The role of diverse leadership in sustainability 🔹 Challenges & opportunities for women in the energy transition 🔹 The power of purpose-driven careers in shaping a greener future   If you're passionate about sustainability, leadership, and breaking barriers, this episode is for you! 🎧 Listen now on - Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ejGTEiyE Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/eiuWpQd4 or YouTube - https://lnkd.in/evxNpWUS We want to thank our partners, OGV Group, for letting us record today's episode in the OGV Taproom. #expertiseatleyton #partnershipsatleyton #leytonsexpertexchange #womeninbusiness #womeninleadership #newenergy #sustainability #energytransition #femaleleadership #netzero #carboncapture #breakingbarriers #forallwomenandgirls #accelerateaction.

What an honour for CCU International to be invited by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to No.10 Downing Street for Burns Night! It was an incredible evening celebrating the life and legacy of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, while also reflecting on the cultural richness and heritage that bind us together. From the haggis to the poetry and the camaraderie in the room, it was a true celebration of Scottish traditions. We are grateful for the opportunity to share this special night alongside other remarkable leaders, and for the chance to discuss the importance of #sustainability, #innovation, and #collaboration in shaping our shared future. A heartfelt thank you to all who made the evening so memorable. Burns’ words resonate deeply as we look to the future: “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men, Gang aft agley.” Let’s work to ensure our plans lead to lasting progress. #BurnsNight #No10 #Leadership #Sustainability #Innovation