ENERGY REDUCTION
For profitable decarbonization
Achieve internal esg goals and regulatory compliance while reducing operating costs
lower costs, clean air,
& carbon reduction
all without compromise
Traditional HVAC systems force building owners and managers to choose between indoor air quality and energy reduction. Carbon Reform takes a Triple-Bottom-Line approach to break this cycle— empowering commercial building owners to create healthier, more efficient spaces while generating measurable financial returns.
lower energy COSTS
Cut HVAC energy usage by up to 50% with our Carbon Reduction System. See a 5-7-year ROI through lower heating and cooling loads that translate directly to substantial operational savings and extended equipment life.
reduce building emissions
Achieve sustainability goals through significant energy reduction and indoor CO₂ capture with our Carbon Reduction System. Satisfy local building emissions requirements and strengthen your ESG reporting with lower building emissions and environmental impact.
purify indoor air
Enhance indoor air with our advanced purification technology that removes harmful CO₂, VOCs, particulates, and pathogens from indoor air. Boost occupant productivity by up to 60% and create more valuable tenant spaces with clean indoor air.
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AXIOS: Carbon Reform raises $5.5M for indoor carbon removal
The company's unconventional tech gives landlords another tool to cut energy consumption and meet local emissions mandates. "We're focusing on the mid-Atlantic region," McKiernan tells Axios. "A lot of interest from energy utilities and energy consultants. ... Our next hopes are not only large commercial office spaces, but also schools."
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Investment arms of technology leader Cisco and energy giant Exelon back solution that cuts costs while reducing emissions.
Carbon Reform has secured $5.5 million to scale its innovative energy efficiency and air purification technology. The company closed their seed plus round in January 2025, bringing their total funding to over $9 million in venture capital and grants. This timing proves especially strategic as building owners across the Mid-Atlantic actively pursue solutions to meet ambitious carbon reduction targets while controlling operating costs.
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CISCO: Cleaner air, healthier buildings: How Carbon Reform is modernizing indoor environments for health and efficiency
"By supporting Carbon Reform, Cisco Foundation is not only contributing to a decarbonized future but also championing a company whose technology exemplifies what we believe will be essential in the climate transition in the built environment."
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Eagles Part-Owner Commits $150K to Carbon Reform in Live Pitch Competition
From PHL INNO: 3 startups get a combined $1M from Lion's Den investors at PACT pitch event
Carbon Reform attended the PACT Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference and was chosen as one of just three companies (out of 60+) to pitch in the Lion's Den. During the Shark Tank-style live deal-making session, we secured a $150K soft-circled investment commitment from Richard Green, Chairman and former CEO of Firstrust Bank and minority owner of the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Next-Gen Intelligent Sensor Sets New Standards in Indoor Air Quality Control
PHILADELPHIA, September 6, 2024
Carbon Reform is proud to unveil IO, the latest advancement in intelligent Indoor Optimization, designed to revolutionize commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) management. With its advanced monitoring capabilities, IO provides comprehensive insights into seven critical air quality parameters, enabling actionable monitoring for healthy, productive indoor environments.
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Carbon Reform Secures Investment from Cisco Foundation
PHILADELPHIA, September 3, 2024
Carbon Reform, a leading startup in indoor air quality and energy efficiency solutions, today announced an investment from Cisco Foundation. This strategic investment will help fuel Carbon Reform’s mission to create healthy and energy efficient buildings.
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5 New Ways of Making Good Use of Carbon Waste
Whitney McGuire interview with Nick Martin for Architectural Digest
April 22, 2024In essence, carbon dioxide is an indicator of life. It reveals the part we play in our planetary ecosystem. But like most things, too much of it can be detrimental. From filling carbon dioxide into tanks packed with algae to capturing CO2 and creating limestone and chalk for construction, these new innovations will be crucial in our fight against climate change.
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Carbon Reform Unveils Pilot Carbon Capsule at Baltimore Gas and Electric Facility
BALTIMORE, July 17, 2024
Carbon Reform, a pioneering climate tech startup headquartered in Philadelphia, proudly cut the ribbon for their pilot Carbon Capsule unit at Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, aimed at exploring the potential of Carbon Reform's technology to significantly reduce energy consumption and building emissions while improving indoor air quality.
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Carbon Reform Introduces Carbon Capsule® Pilot Unit for Improved Indoor Air Quality and Sustainable Carbon Capture
PHILADELPHIA, June 23, 2023
Carbon Reform, a leading climate technology company specializing in decentralized carbon capture, has announced the successful installation and pilot testing of its groundbreaking product, the Carbon Capsule®. Installed at the M. Davis & Sons facility in Kennett Square, PA last month, the pilot unit is now collecting valuable data on its performance for effectively capturing excess carbon dioxide (CO2) and enhancing indoor air quality.
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Carbon Reform and Kajima Corporation Pioneer Carbon Capture Technology with Indoor Air Quality Sensor Installation
TOKYO, April 10, 2023
Carbon Reform, a leading climate technology company specializing in decentralized carbon capture, has successfully installed its state-of-the-art indoor air quality sensors at Kajima Corporation's Technical Research Institute in Tokyo. This marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Carbon Reform and Kajima, one of Japan's oldest, largest, and most respected construction companies with a strong commitment to decarbonizing their operations and supply chain.
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Carbon Reform's Modular Carbon Removal Technology Captures $3MM Seed Round
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 29, 2022
Carbon Reform, the startup building technology to reduce CO2, improve air quality, and save energy from buildings, announced the closing of a $3 million seed investment. The round was led by Azolla Ventures, a climate tech VC fund created by Prime Coalition, that invests in early-stage technology companies with the potential for gigaton-scale climate impact. Other participants in the round include Virya LLC, Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Plug and Play Ventures, Gaingels, and Preston Schell.
