What is Carbonapp?
Carbonapp is an independent carbon contribution project operator that develops French projects following the best existing standards, like the Bas-Carbone label created by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion. It covers a wide range of sectors: orchards, large crops, cattle breeding, forestry, hedges, building renovation, bio-sourced construction, viticulture… Basically, it’s about creating and managing voluntary carbon offset projects that truly make a difference in France.
Main Benefits of Carbonapp
Carbonapp’s platform and expertise offer a bunch of advantages for companies and local authorities aiming for climate excellence. Here are some key facts and figures:
- Referenced as a mission-driven company since October 2024
- Develops the largest multi-sector network for sourcing and labeling French low-carbon projects
- Supports over 100 farmers currently in the process of orchard certification
- First low-carbon certification of agricultural projects in France
- Manages a variety of projects including large-scale crops and building renovation
- Enables clients to contribute to net carbon neutrality with the Low Carbon Label
- Combines carbon contribution with avoidance and reduction actions at the source
How Carbonapp Supports Carbon Contribution
Carbonapp’s role goes beyond just project management. It acts as an agent certifying new greenhouse gas reduction or storage projects with the Low Carbon Label. The goal? To aggregate emission reductions into a volume of TeqCO2 that matches the client’s compensation needs. This means clients can trust that their carbon contributions are real, measurable, and impactful.
Expertise Behind the Scenes
The team behind Carbonapp is pretty impressive. Based in Paris and Rennes, their experts offer tailored support from defining carbon contribution strategies to monitoring and auditing projects. They bring scientific know-how, financial engineering, and communication skills to the table. Their carbon footprint measurement expertise includes recognized methodologies like ISO 14067, ISO 14040, and the GHG Protocol. Plus, they’re familiar with frameworks like SBTi and the NetZeroInitiative for long-term support.
Technology and Communication
Carbonapp’s IT and communication team ensures the platform interfaces smoothly with other SaaS tools. Whether it’s project monitoring via satellite views or data traceability using blockchain, the tech side is covered. On top of that, their journalistic and audiovisual production skills guarantee that all projects are communicated clearly and transparently. It’s about making sure the story behind each project is told right.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting climate resilience
- SDG 15: Life on Land – Supporting sustainable forestry, agriculture, and biodiversity
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Encouraging sustainable practices in building renovation and bio-sourced construction
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Enhancing local climate initiatives and urban sustainability
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Building a multi-sector network for carbon contribution projects
Looking Ahead with Carbonapp
Carbonapp’s ambition is clear: to create, design, label, and manage the largest number of voluntary carbon offset projects in France. With a multi-sector approach and a commitment to transparency, it’s paving the way for companies and local authorities to achieve real climate impact. So, whether it’s orchards, large-scale crops, or building renovations, Carbonapp is the go-to platform for making carbon neutrality a reality.
