Startups Will Save Us: Not another carbon accounting startup?!

✌️ G’DAY

We’re already a month into our new government here in Australia (😳 where did that go?) and despite the world being a little topsy-turvy right now, it’s good to see the climate back on the political agenda. But, with inflation heading north 🔝, the cost of living skyrocketing 🚀, and the very real threat of another global recession 🧨, it’s easy to feel like we’re backsliding.

Being immersed in the world of climate startups every day and seeing the work of exceptional founders, laser-focused on their mission, gives us hope. One thing’s for sure—there’s no shortage of magical, disruptive, wildcard solutions out there. Speaking of which, don’t miss our free event 💃 in London on the rooftop @ x+why Holborn on Wednesday 29th June. An informal gathering with stories from some inspiring founders. If you’re in the climate startup space, a founder, investor or just dipping your toe, this is for you. Tickets strictly limited. Grab one while you can.

🥁 Introducing… a carbon accounting startup with its roots deep in the woods

🚀 STARTUP:

Our Carbon

🌈 MISSION:

To re-stitch “ecology” back to our “economy” by making carbon neutrality achievable for every business.

💡 WHAT:

Our Carbon helps businesses understand and manage their CO2 emissions, showing them how they can achieve a carbon-negative position. What makes Our Carbon different from most other startups in this space is their innovative method of valuing natural capital.Our Carbon’s groundbreaking Carbon+ methodology assigns value to carbon storage and biodiversity by measuring the additional qualities of regeneration within land projects, including biodiversity net gain, food production and soil quality.

Carbon becomes the foundation on top of which rich data is layered to account for nature’s abundance and complexity. When high-quality offsets are measured and priced in this way, businesses will not only do their bit to regenerate nature, they will also be able to reconnect with nature in a deeper, more meaningful way.

🧐 TRACTION:

→ Quickly established itself as a leader in Carbon+ accounting; one that offers high-value carbon solutions, regenerates nature and strengthens biodiversity. → Built strong solution partnerships with Future Forrests, Kelp Forrest Foundation, Soil Heroes and Treeconomy.→ Worked with 80+ clients since starting out just one year ago.

💪 WHY IT MATTERS:

People don’t necessarily love “neutrality” or “carbon”, but they do love biodiversity—the smells, sights and sounds of an abundant and thriving natural environment. Our Carbon’s goal is to help businesses understand the connection between their actions and the health of our planet. By connecting the dots, thousands of businesses will be inspired to protect and regenerate nature through their everyday operations.

🎧 PODCAST

Dave’s story is fascinating—from building and exiting 3 companies, being invited to meet the Queen and sharing a stage with the Prime Minister, to leaving it all behind to live in the woods. We asked Dave why he felt the need to go “into the wild” and what inspired him to re-emerge, many months later, on a mission to combine the wisdom of the woods with modern technology.

🍄 IN OTHER NEWS… MAGIC MUSHROOMS

This award-winning essay from young British science writer Zara Hussan (14) explores the silent, underground networks of fungi that help plants and trees lock away carbon and combat climate change. Inspiring » Friendly fungi fighting climate change.

👀 SNEAK PEAK:

Next up—a library, but not as you know it. No books 📚, just Bosch 🔨 (and many other brands 😜). Why buy when you can borrow?

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