What is Tradewater?
Tradewater is a mission-based certified B-Corporation that collects, controls, and destroys potent greenhouse gases, eliminating their release to the atmosphere. This project is all about targeting those non-CO2 gases that are exponentially more dangerous than CO2 and which account for nearly half of all global warming from human activity since 1970. Tradewater’s work focuses on precise, high-impact solutions where every gram of pollutant removed matters. The project stands as a solid example of Climate Action and Environmental Solutions, consistently addressing climate challenges with robust science and innovative technologies—all while paving the way for Carbon Neutral and Net Zero futures. Its dedication brings a blend of accountability and urgency that is rare in the fight against climate change…
Main Benefits and Key Figures
By recovering and mitigating super pollutants, Tradewater not only supports immediate environmental well-being but also helps create verified, high-quality carbon credits. These credits are key for businesses and individuals aiming for Carbon Neutral Business practices and achieving Carbon Neutrality. The impressive numbers from its work speak volumes about the project’s effectiveness:
- 2,877 tons of CO2e avoided
- 1,293,497 wind turbines running
- 2,246,626 homes powered
- 9,661,085 gas vehicles driven
- 30 million tons of CO2e prevented from being released by 2030
This bullet point list isn’t just a collection of numbers; it reflects the vast impact that actions like these have towards reducing the carbon footprint. In addition, tools like Emissions Calculators, Carbon Footprint Calculators, and Ecological Footprint Calculators become more relevant as Tradewater’s work feeds into a larger system of measurable environmental benefits and verified Emissions Avoidance.
Addressing Halocarbons
The project’s focus on halocarbons is a core element of its strategy. Tradewater collects and destroys old halocarbons—some of the most potent gases in existence. Although these gases were banned from production by the Montreal Protocol in the 1990s, vast volumes have already been produced and circulated globally. These residual supplies remain at significant risk of being released into the atmosphere if not properly managed. It is a race against time, and Tradewater’s methodical approach acts as an emergency brake to slow down potentially catastrophic climate change. There’s a clear connection here to Emissions Avoidance and the wider ambition of achieving a Carbon Neutral future, making every action count…
Tackling Methane Leaks
In addition to halocarbons, Tradewater tackles methane—a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 84 times that of CO2 over just 20 years. The project identifies leaking orphaned and uncontrolled oil and gas wells in the United States, measures their methane emissions, and permanently plugs them. These wells, often forgotten and untended, contribute at least 30% of global warming since industrial times. The relentless pursuit to plug these methane leaks is vital for reducing the overall carbon footprint and ensuring that efforts towards Net Zero are not undercut by fugitive emissions. This dynamic approach also highlights the project’s commitment to Carbon Offsets, filling crucial gaps toward building a sustainable, Carbon Neutral Business environment.
Carbon Credits and Sustainable Impact
Tradewater’s work goes beyond simply mitigating hazardous gases—its actions have economic and environmental ripple effects through the creation of verified, high-quality carbon credits. These credits play a vital role in helping companies reach their climate goals, supporting a wider transition to sustainable practices. The system is designed to offer transparency with emissions data that feeds into modern tools like Carbon Footprint Calculators and Ecological Footprint Calculators. In practice, the project links rigorous scientific remediation with market-driven strategies, ensuring that every ton of CO2e avoided translates into a tangible benefit for both the planet and the economy. There’s a relaxed, yet pressing, heartbeat in the project’s methodology—a lively mix of hard facts and the promise of a cleaner, greener future…
Project Impact on the Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
Future Endeavors and Legacy
Since 2016, Tradewater has been a leader in developing projects that permanently mitigate the impact of super pollutant gases. The project’s most recent expansion in 2023 takes on the challenge of addressing methane leaking from forgotten sources such as orphaned oil wells. Despite these wells having no owner, they pose a serious climate risk, and plugging them is critical to prevent further atmospheric damage. Tradewater reinvests its support back into scaling its impact as quickly as possible—a strategy that reinforces sustainability and helps accelerate progress toward classes of Environmental Solutions. With a robust bcorp score of 87, every action taken by the project contributes to a storied legacy in cutting-edge climate action. The initiative’s ongoing journey shows that effective responses to climate change can emerge from targeted, science-backed strategies combined with a passion for real-world impact…
