Recarb

recarb is an innovative company dedicated to bridging the gap between conservation and finance. Founded in 2022, recarb is working to make forest and biodiversity restoration projects investable, thereby promoting a harmonious balance between business and nature.

recarb offers a globally unique assessment of ecosystem resilience to reverse biodiversity loss. The company digitizes the due diligence process for nature-based solutions by making the risks and impacts of forest restoration projects visible. This is done through a comprehensive assessment in the following categories:

• Project Developer Assessment: An evaluation of the financial health, past performance, governance, compliance, and social responsibility of the project developer.
• Ecological Recovery: An assessment of the restoration strategy, including land rights, isolation of degradation factors, and biodiversity protection.
• Carbon: An assessment of the principles for carbon estimation, including additionality, regulatory surplus, and potential barriers to the project.
• Livelihoods: An assessment of the risks in the livelihoods sector, capturing how Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) is applied during the project, as well as benefit-sharing and governance structures.
• Transparency and Accountability: An assessment of the trustworthiness of the project developer, including financial stability and reputation[2][5].

recarb is driven by the vision of securing a livable future for all. The company prioritizes scientific methods and results over ideologies and personal opinions, also considering environmental and social externalities, even if this leads to short-term profit losses. recarb promotes a culture of open debate and mutual respect to achieve the best outcomes[2].

recarb focuses on restoring ecosystems and supporting local communities. The company's initiatives include:

• Ecological Restoration: recarb assesses and evaluates reforestation projects based on their long-term ecological impact to promote carbon sequestration, biodiversity restoration, and the maintenance of ecological balance[5].
• Supporting Local Communities: By investing in projects that respect and involve indigenous peoples and local communities, recarb contributes to strengthening local economies and ensuring benefits for the communities that depend on these ecosystems[5].
• Transparency and Accountability: recarb relies on transparent and responsible project management practices to ensure that investments deliver real environmental and social benefits[2][5].

recarb works closely with renowned partners, including the Ecosystem Restoration Standard (ERS), BaumInvest AG, and the Nature Tech Collective, to expand its competencies and field of vision. These partnerships enable recarb to develop and implement innovative solutions that serve global climate goals[2].

recarb is more than just a company – it is a catalyst for positive change in the areas of nature, communities, and business. By utilizing recarb's science-based risk assessments and management tools, investors can ensure that their investments in nature-based solutions are both environmentally friendly and financially attractive. With recarb, you can make a significant contribution to the health of our planet and the future-proofing of your business.

• 1 - https://climatebase.org/company/1132733/recarb
• 2 - https://www.recarb.earth/about
• 3 - https://www.bafu.admin.ch/dam/bafu/de/dokumente/bildung/ui-umwelt-info/umwelttechnologiefoerderung-2017-2021.pdf.download.pdf/de_2311_UI_UTF.pdf
• 4 - https://www.holcim.com/sites/holcim/files/2024-03/28022024-finance-holcim-fy-2023-report-de.pdf
• 5 - https://www.recarb.earth