What is myclimate?
myclimate is a partner for effective climate protection, both locally and globally. It works hand in hand with industry partners and private individuals to shape the future through advisory services, educational programmes, and its own climate protection projects. Operating as a non-profit organisation, myclimate takes a market-oriented and customer-focused approach to making a real difference.
Main Benefits of myclimate Projects
Since its foundation in 2002, myclimate has developed and supported over 210 climate protection projects across 48 countries worldwide. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight its impact:
- Thousands of jobs created through project development
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energies
- Local afforestation efforts involving small farmers
- Introduction of energy-efficient technologies
- CO2 removal from the atmosphere using biochar
- Rewetting of moors to prevent CO2 release
- Projects meet the highest standards and contribute positively to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Global Reach and Local Impact
With Swiss roots and headquarters in Zurich, plus locations in Germany and Austria, myclimate supports companies, institutions, and private individuals worldwide. Its clients range from large corporations to small businesses, public administrations, non-profits, event organisers, and private individuals. This broad reach ensures that climate protection efforts are both global in scale and local in effect.
Education for Sustainable Development
Education is a big part of myclimate’s mission. Their programmes encourage sustainable thinking and action by building on each person’s prior knowledge and motivating them to take active steps. Guided by the principles of education for sustainable development (ESD) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), these initiatives promote self-efficacy and empower individuals and groups to make a difference.
Tailored Climate Strategy Consulting
myclimate offers expert consultancy and customised solutions to help organisations meet their climate goals. Services include compliance support for the CSRD Directive and ESG corporate reporting, product-specific carbon footprints (PCF), life cycle assessments (LCA), company-wide carbon footprints (CCF), and hotspot analyses. They also assist with defining targets according to various standards and creating action plans, supporting implementation as part of an integrated climate strategy.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Recognition and Quality Assurance
myclimate’s work has earned recognition from major institutions. The German Federal Environment Agency highlights it as a provider for voluntary climate protection measures. Several projects have been named “Game Changing Climate Lighthouse Activities” by the UNFCCC Secretariat and were personally honoured by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon at the UN Climate Change Conferences in Paris and Doha. The organisation is ISO 9001 certified, with financial statements audited by KPMG and carbon accounting verified annually by SGS. The Swiss Federal Supervisory Authority for Foundations also monitors its non-profit status, ensuring transparency and trustworthiness.
