Lufthansa Group signs carbon removal deal with Deep Sky to scale direct air capture credits

Deep Sky has entered into an offtake agreement with the Lufthansa Group to supply high-quality direct air capture (DAC) carbon removal credits, marking a further step in the aviation sector’s efforts to address residual emissions through engineered carbon removal solutions.

The agreement focuses on credits generated through direct air capture technologies, which extract carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere for permanent storage. These technologies are widely viewed as a critical tool for achieving long-term climate objectives, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation, where emissions reductions are difficult to fully eliminate through operational efficiencies and alternative fuels alone.

Under the partnership, Lufthansa Group will support the early-stage scaling of DAC infrastructure, helping to accelerate market development and improve the long-term viability of carbon removal as part of broader decarbonisation strategies. The collaboration reflects growing demand from corporate buyers for high-integrity carbon removal credits that meet stringent standards of permanence, transparency and additionality.

Senken played a supporting role in the transaction, conducting due diligence and project vetting to ensure the integrity of the credits and the underlying technology. The company said the deal highlights increasing emphasis within the voluntary carbon market on quality and credibility, particularly as demand for durable carbon removal solutions expands.

Deep Sky described itself as a technology-agnostic direct air capture project developer focused on scaling carbon removal infrastructure by working with multiple capture technology providers. The company said it uses operational data to reduce costs while ensuring that issued credits meet high environmental standards, including long-term carbon storage security.

The Lufthansa Group’s participation in the agreement signals continued interest from major airlines in integrating carbon removal into their wider sustainability strategies, alongside emissions reduction measures such as fleet modernisation and sustainable aviation fuels. The partnership is expected to contribute to the gradual development of a scalable market for direct air capture solutions in the aviation sector and beyond.