GreenTrax
GreenTrax is an innovative impact startup from Kleve that specializes in GHG quota trading and sustainable mobility. With a focus on renewable energies, the company supports businesses in emission reduction and promotes the energy transition in the transport sector.
GreenTrax: Pioneers in GHG Quota Trading and Sustainable Mobility
editGreenTrax, founded as GT Emission Solutions GmbH, is an innovative impact startup based in Kleve, Germany. Since 2019, the company has specialized in trading greenhouse gas reduction quotas (GHG quotas) for business customers, particularly in the field of electromobility and green hydrogen.
Key Products and Services
editGreenTrax offers comprehensive services in GHG quota trading aimed at supporting companies in generating additional revenue through the use of renewable energies. These include:
- GHG Quotas from Charging Electricity: For operators of electric vehicles and public charging stations, the entire process from certification with the Federal Environment Agency to trading the GHG quotas is handled[2][4][5].
- GHG Quotas through Green Hydrogen: GreenTrax also assists with the certification and trading of GHG quotas generated through the use of green hydrogen in the transport sector[4][5].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of GreenTrax is to make the economic use of electricity and hydrogen from renewable energies the standard in industry and transport. The company is committed to sustainable energy supply for all people and works for the common good. The values of GreenTrax include ecological sustainability, social justice, and transparency. As a certified member of the Common Good Economy, they align their actions with these core values[4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editGreenTrax is committed to promoting the energy transition in the transport sector. This includes:
- Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Through GHG quota trading, GreenTrax supports companies in reducing their emissions and promoting renewable energies to meet the EU requirements of 14% renewable energies in transport by 2030[2].
- Investments in Sustainable Projects: The revenues generated from quota trading can be invested in CO2 compensation, the expansion of renewable energies, or other sustainable projects. An example of this is the financing of 20 Solar Home Systems by an energy supplier in collaboration with GreenTrax[2].
- Protection of Biodiversity: In addition to the energy transition, GreenTrax has focused on the protection of biodiversity and supports companies in implementing effective biodiversity management[4].
Digital Solutions and Transparency
editGreenTrax relies on digital tools to optimize and make the entire process of GHG quota trading transparent. This includes fully automated solutions for processing quota trading and providing free webinars and consultations to best support customers[4][5].
With their interdisciplinary expertise and many years of experience in the fields of energy, electromobility, and environmental sciences, GreenTrax positions itself as a leading provider in the GHG quota market and significantly contributes to accelerating the energy transition.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.reifendirekt.at/rshop/Reifen/Vredestein/Greentrax/250-50--8-90A8-TL-Doppelkennung-78A8--NHS/R-243503
- 2 - https://www.electrive.net/2021/07/28/chancen-der-thg-quote-fuer-e-flottenbetreiber-ab-2022/
- 3 - https://www.reifendirekt.at/rshop/Reifen/Vredestein/Greentrax/160-65--6-60A8-TL-Doppelkennung-48A8--NHS/R-243501
- 4 - https://www.greentrax.de/ueber-uns
- 5 - https://www.greentrax.de