Xu Hao
Climate-tech innovator leading Tencent's climate initiatives and founder of CarbonX; discusses science, engineering and business approaches to turning CO2 into usable products.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 14min
How we’re turning pollution into toys, toothpaste and more | Xu Hao
It took alcohol 200 years to go from scientific discovery to industrial revolution, but tech innovator Xu Hao says we can’t afford to wait that long to tackle the climate crisis. He explores why most climate solutions are still stuck in labs — despite breakthrough science that can turn planet-warming CO2 into everyday products like toothpaste, water bottles and smartphone components — and explains what it will take for a clean future to arrive sooner than we think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2025 • 22min
Tech Solutions (#3): How one of China’s biggest tech companies is tackling carbon removal (with Xu Hao)
Dr. Xu Hao, the Vice President of Sustainable Social Value at Tencent, shares insights on climate innovation. He discusses the need to lower carbon removal costs and the innovative funding approach of CarbonX to support scalable startups. Xu highlights how Tencent is leveraging AI and digital tools for decarbonization while integrating environmental themes into their popular games, educating millions. He emphasizes the importance of diverse pathways in the fight against climate change and calls for collective action to achieve sustainability.
