Zschimmer & Schwarz, a global supplier of chemical specialties and auxiliaries, and Viridi, a deep-tech start-up focused on carbon dioxide utilisation, have entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to accelerate the scale-up and market adoption of Viridi’s proprietary technology for the production of sustainable surfactants, used for example in the formulation of cleaning agents.
Viridi’s technology enables the use of captured carbon dioxide as a renewable carbon source in chemical manufacturing. Following extensive trials conducted by Zschimmer & Schwarz, multiple potential applications and use cases were identified. By further adopting the Viridi technology, Zschimmer & Schwarz aims to enhance both product sustainability and production efficiency.
“This agreement represents a big milestone in our mission to help the chemical manufacturing industry, and ultimately, society to recycle CO2 and eventually defossilise. We are delighted to share this journey with Zschimmer & Schwarz, a company with such a pioneering mindset,” says Dr. Daniel Stewart, CEO of Viridi.
Dr. Matthias Hofmann, Director of Global R&D of Zschimmer & Schwarz, adds: “Our partnership with Viridi, a highly innovative start-up, strengthens our commitment to provide sustainable and biodegradable solutions for the future. We are excited to jointly explore opportunities for the next generation of surfactants.”
About Viridi
Viridi (trading under “ViridiCO2”) is a UK-based company built by scientists, engineers, and industry leaders who combine visionary thinking with real-world experience. We understand how manufacturing works — its challenges, pressures, and need for practical solutions — and we pair that insight with scientific breakthroughs to deliver technologies that work not just in the lab, but at industrial scale. This blend of innovation and pragmatism allows us to ensure our solutions are credible, scalable, and ready for industry.
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Viridi, press release, 2026-02-12.
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