ClimatePartner

ClimatePartner offers solutions for corporate climate action, combining consulting with a proprietary cloud-based software platform. The company's services guide businesses through a five-step process: calculating corporate and product carbon footprints, setting reduction targets, implementing decarbonization strategies, financing certified climate projects, and communicating their efforts transparently. This firm serves over 6,000 companies across more than 60 countries, operating from multiple offices in Europe and North America.

The company was founded in Munich in 2006 by Moritz Lehmkuhl. Lehmkuhl's journey began in 2003 while managing an EU-funded project on climate action strategies, which inspired him to pivot from a potential career in banking to focus on voluntary corporate climate action. Starting with a small loan, he initially operated from a Munich apartment with just three clients. In 2011, Tristan A. Foerster, a former classmate with a background in consulting and online startups, joined as co-founder and co-CEO, helping to drive the company's growth. A significant milestone occurred in April 2023, when the company introduced its "ClimatePartner certified" label, which mandates that clients set emission reduction targets. In January 2024, Klaus-Peter Siemssen took over as CEO, with Lehmkuhl remaining a managing director to focus on strategic aspects of climate action.

The business model is centered on providing a comprehensive suite of tools and expertise for decarbonization. Revenue is generated through advisory services and its SaaS platform, the ClimatePartner Hub, which allows clients to manage everything from data collection and footprint calculations to supplier engagement and reduction roadmaps. A key part of their offering is facilitating financial contributions to a portfolio of certified climate projects that adhere to standards like the Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard. These projects not only offset unavoidable emissions but also contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals by providing social benefits to local communities. For transparent communication, the company provides labels like "ClimatePartner certified" which uses a Climate-ID for consumers to track a company's entire climate action journey.

Keywords: carbon management, corporate climate action, decarbonization, carbon accounting, emission reduction, carbon offsetting, climate projects, sustainability consulting, footprint calculation, climate neutral