Our Story

Innovative carbon waste conversion for a sustainable future

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99%
less land required than traditional oil production
99%
less water consumption compared to seed oils
24,500
equivalent acres of soybean farmland can be saved using the Cemvita method
Who we are

At Cemvita, we believe the future of sustainability lies in innovation and bold ideas, we transform challenges into opportunities by converting “wastes” and CO₂ into valuable products using bioengineered microbes.

Our mission is to enable a sustainable, circular carbon economy, helping industries to reduce emissions while unlocking new economic opportunities.

Inspired by nature’s efficiency, we pioneer innovative solutions like decarbonization strategies, and carbon-negative materials. These technologies empower sectors like energy and biofuels, home and personal care, and health and nutrition to embrace sustainable practices.

With a commitment to innovation and action, Cemvita delivers natured-based, cost-effective and scalable solutions that reimagine the future of a greener industrial era.

Join us in shaping a future where businesses thrive while protecting the planet. Let’s create a carbon-neutral future together.

What we do

Cemvita produces sustainable oils from crude glycerol, CO2, and other waste carbon streams.

Mission

We believe that heavy industries can be led by and in harmony with nature.

Values

We promote the values of of growth-mindedness, resilience, versatility, innovation, solution orientation and safety.

Our co-founders

Moji Karimi & Dr. Tara Karimi
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Team

Leaders of innovation

Moji Karimi

CEO & Co-founder of Cemvita

Dr. Tara Karimi

Co-founder of Cemvita

Dr. Nádia Skorupa Parachin

VP of Industrial Biotechnology

Lisa Yackiminie

VP of HR & Chief of Staff

Edris Taher

VP of Bioprocess Engineering & Scale-Up

Marcio Luis Busi Da Silva

VP of Innovation

Lisa Bromiley

Chief Financial Officer

Seth Jaffe

General Counsel
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