The catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol is a crucial step towards reducing CO₂ emissions and producing sustainable chemical feedstocks. A recent review summarises the latest developments in catalyst research and provides a detailed analysis of both established and emerging methodologies. Novel materials and integrated systemsAdvanced materials, such as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), MXenes and single-atom catalysts, offer improved adsorption capacity, conductivity and catalytic activity. Emerging concepts such as dynamic catalysis, AI-driven catalyst discovery and innovative design strategies are also considered to address the challenges of industrial scalability. The overall goal is to achieve sustainable and competitive methanol production on an industrial scale.