Netherlands-based direct air capture company Skytree has announced a new headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and a new satellite office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of its expansion into North America.
The award-winning company, launched in 2014 as a spinoff from the European Space Agency (ESA), has been refining its carbon removal technology on the European market for over a decade.
With the help of investment services agency Toronto Global, Skytree is now branching out to North America after establishing a strong network of connections there with Canadian companies, partnering with Deep Sky and Fieldless Farms.
The announcement of the new Skytree HQ in Toronto was welcomed with enthusiasm by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, who congratulated the company on their expansion and shared confidence that their work will make a significant sustainability impact not only in the region but also globally.
Under the leadership of Elena Nikonova, president of strategy for North America, the new HQ will focus on establishing new partnerships with relevant stakeholders across the region.
The Canada hub is expected to provide employment opportunities for at least 80 people in the next three years, varying across different sectors, including business development, services, operations, and R&D. Future plans also involve opening a manufacturing facility in Canada.
Skytree is also opening a new office in Nashville that will serve to bring the company’s services closer to clients located in the US.
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Camille Hanna, Business Development Director for North America and head of office for the Nashville hub, said that this specific location was chosen partially due to its proximity to Scanfil’s office in Atlanta, a company that is a manufacturing partner for Skytree’s operations.
Beyond this advantage, Nashville also stood out as a top pick thanks to its central location and vibrant technology and business environment powered by a skilled workforce.
Commenting on this milestone, Skytree CEO Rob van Straten said that there is a growing demand for DAC technology in the US, adding, “We are eager to offer industry partners a viable, economical pathway to turn atmospheric CO2 into valuable inputs—or to store it safely and indefinitely underground.”
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