The effects of climate change reach far beyond the environment, taking a toll on people’s well-being. 

Around the world, rising temperatures, worsening air quality and more frequent extreme weather are affecting people's health, livelihoods and communities. These impacts are already being felt today, which is why Bennu's guiding principle is humanity first.

Founded by scientists committed to addressing the climate crisis, Bennu’s vision is to restore our climate to a pre-industrial state that protects and sustains us, our children, and our grandchildren. That shapes every decision we make, and is the foundation of our decision to focus on methane emissions.

Why Bennu Chose Methane

Methane is one of the largest drivers of near-term warming. Because it traps significantly more heat than carbon dioxide over the short term, reducing methane offers one of the fastest opportunities to slow climate change.

The benefits also extend beyond the climate. Lower methane emissions can improve air quality and support healthier communities, especially for vulnerable populations.

Bennu sees methane destruction as an important complement to reducing emissions at their source. Preventing methane emissions remains essential, but addressing methane already in the atmosphere or released from concentrated sources can help accelerate climate progress.

Putting People at the Center

For Bennu, how a solution is developed matters just as much as what it achieves.

We believe solving one environmental problem should never create another. That's why Bennu is committed to responsible science, careful testing and transparency throughout the development process. We work closely with regulators, stakeholders and communities while evaluating environmental and community impacts alongside methane performance.

Innovation Guided by Purpose

Bennu's technology permanently destroys methane by replicating a naturally occurring atmospheric process that breaks methane down into compounds with a significantly lower climate impact.

We’re building and operating infrastructure that reduces atmospheric methane to pre-industrial levels. Our work enables people to feel hope, to participate, and to embrace the opportunity for restoration and healing. For Bennu, our technology is a means to an end – not the end itself. We’re committed to ensuring our technology helps to restore our climate to a state that protects us now, and for generations to come.