Turning buildings into carbon sinks.
We provide a turnkey solution for the construction industry to build with climate-neutral concrete.
Find out howWhat we do
ecoLocked is using carbon-negative materials to create an emission-free built environment. We develop new recipes for concrete and replace some of the traditional emission-intensive ingredients with biocarbon, a carbon-rich material obtained from biomass residue. The result: a concrete that is not only sustainable but also more insulating, durable, lighter, pollutant-absorbing and with many other features that can be customized to different applications.
At the heart of our work: ecoLocked Materials – our biocarbon-based admix materials for climate-positive concrete.
Why that is important
Concrete is the second-most consumed material on earth and its use is expected to double between today and 2060. Already today, the production of cement clinker, the key ingredient of concrete, is responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
While the construction sector has committed to reaching net zero by 2050, it is lacking scalable approaches to achieve that goal. Even if all currently available technologies could be applied jointly and at scale, only a 50-60% emission reduction would be realized.
Meanwhile, the world is in need of carbon removal at a gigaton scale. Biocarbon production is among the most cost-efficient and mature removal technologies, and it returns a material that is versatile and combines many useful properties for construction. Therefore, we have dedicated our venture to developing value-added uses of biocarbon in building materials – and can provide the construction sector with scalable and affordable decarbonization solutions!
How it works
Our admix materials are seamlessly integrated with existing production processes and do not require significant capital investments. Moreover, they are complementary with many other concrete decarbonization approaches, allowing to jointly maximize positive climate impact.
ecoLocked Materials decarbonize the construction sector in three ways:
Carbon
removal
We permanently store sequestered CO2 in the built environment, compensating hard-to-abate emissions from cement production
Lifetime emission reduction
Our admixes enhance buildings’ energy efficiency and have the potential to accelerate lifetime carbon sequestration
Direct emission reduction
Our recipes reduce the need for CO2-intensive ingredients like cement clinker
ecoLocked Materials:
Our solution for climate-positive concrete
ecoLocked Materials are biocarbon-based concrete admix materials designed to reduce embodied CO2 and turn buildings into stable carbon sinks.
Their integration is simple and happens directly at the concrete plant or at the site of a construction project: Conventional inputs like cement are partially substituted with ecoLocked Materials based on our customized recipes, which minimize CO2 and maximize functional performance according to the specific requirements of a project.
We are building a portfolio of products to enable climate-friendly concrete across multiple applications. In 2023, we will run the first commercial pilots in locations across Europe. Stay tuned for further information – and reach out if you want to decarbonize concrete together!
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Our Mission
Providing scalable end applications for biochar insetting in the construction industry with maximum impact and performance.
ecoLocked was formed from the strong desire in each of us to contribute to climate action – and to do it fast. Knowing that the pace of industrial emission reduction is insufficient, we quickly realized that the 1.5° target can only be reached with the additional fast scale-up of carbon removal technologies.
And we are convinced that biocarbon production is the most powerful of them all. It can be deployed at scale today and
- is incredibly effective and cost-efficient thanks to the use of residue inputs, low operating costs, and the recycling of excess pyrolysis gas
- returns a material with tremendous potential in a range of industries, including agriculture, water filtration, and last but not least: construction
In September 2021, we started building ecoLocked with the aim to provide a scalable solution for the decarbonization of the built environment and at the same time enable carbon removal at scale. We have not slowed down since and are proud to present our diverse team of multidisciplinary experts and climate enthusiasts!
Meet the Team
Our Advisory Board
Andy Bonsall
Counteract Partners Limited
"Counteract are really happy to support ecoLocked. We are all about scalable CDR solutions – so the enormous potential for biochar in concrete caught our attention, and the strength of ecoLocked's team, vision and technology convinced us."
Jeffrey Katz
1.5° Ventures GmbH
"We are more than convinced that ecoLocked has the talent and the technology to fundamentally alter the climate impact of the construction industry."
Caitlin Wale
Counteract Partners Limited
"We are excited to be backing a solution that is turning the world's single biggest industrial cause of carbon pollution into a carbon sink, whilst improving the properties of concrete!"
Christian von Olshausen
Sunfire GmbH
“With ecoLocked we unlock biochar's endless potential for economic and ecologic, carbon-negative value chains.”
Martin Mittermeier
Startup Family Office GmbH
"We were super impressed by the team's drive and conviction to tackle this gigantic issue."
Join us on the road to carbon-negative materials!
Purpose
Kickstart your career in climate tech!
At ecoLocked, we strive to make a difference in the world, both environmentally and socially. Impact is in our DNA and guides our business activities.
People
Become part of a diverse, international team of impact-driven and fun people, enjoy our flexible work policy with modern hardware and contemporary setups, and mingle in regular team events.
Possibilities
YOU determine your development!
We empower our employees to lead and take responsibility in the areas they want to grow in. Regulary 360° feedback is integral to our culture.
ecoLocked is committed to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do – and it starts with how we develop our team. We are proud to have built up a highly diverse team with 9 different nationalities and strong female representation in all teams and at all levels.
Our team is growing - here is who we are looking for
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