Carbon Credits
Digital tool for carbon credit generation and trading
Description
Klim’s Carbon Credits initiative is operationalized through a digital marketplace that connects farmers willing to adopt regenerative practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon with companies seeking verified carbon credits. Through a digital platform, farmers receive financial incentives by generating and selling verified carbon credits to companies seeking to offset emissions. The initiative combines advisory support, monitoring tools, and access to carbon markets.
Technology
The solution operates as a cloud-based platform integrating GIS and remote sensing for monitoring carbon sequestration and soil health. Farmers and advisors access a desktop/web interface to track sustainability indicators and credit eligibility. Data from remote sensing is processed through agronomic models and validated for certification. The system connects directly with carbon credit registries and marketplaces, ensuring transparency and traceability of transactions.
Target
The initiative serves farmers of different scales and companies seeking verified carbon offsets. Farmers register their farms, document regenerative practices and undergo monitoring of carbon sequestration through the platform, which also provides technical guidance. Businesses purchase verified credits to compensate for emissions and support sustainable supply chains. Farmers benefit from financial incentives and new revenue streams, while companies gain access to credible offsets aligned with sustainability targets.
Business model
The business model is based on fee-for-service mechanisms, complemented by revenues from carbon credit transactions. Farmers access advisory services and monitoring tools without upfront costs and may receive compensation once credits are verified and sold. Revenue streams include transaction fees, subscriptions for digital monitoring services, and data services for companies.
Impact
The initiative aims to promote regenerative agriculture by supporting farmers in adopting practices that increase soil organic carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It seeks to provide farmers with additional revenue through carbon credits, while contributing to improved soil health and biodiversity. The initiative also aims to strengthen linkages between farmers and markets for sustainable products, supporting corporations in their sustainability commitments.
Partners
TÜV Rheinland; Verra (VCS VM0042); DIN Specification Initiative (incl. K+S AG, Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank); Callirius AG; OCELL; RSS GmbH; Open Forest Protocol; Nestlé; Kaufland; Aryzta.
Four Betters
Better production
Better environment
