Sylvera

Accurate data means accurate decisions. And in a market like carbon offsetting, the more accurate we can be, the better it is for the planet. For a long time, measuring the emissions balanced by a natural land-use carbon offset project – for example, a patch of rainforest protected against deforestation – has been through estimation. As such, many have been sceptical about the true benefits of carbon offsetting.

But for Sylvera, backed by Index Ventures, estimations simply aren’t good enough. It is their mission to provide clear, accurate and thorough data on just how much carbon can be offset by nature-based projects.
 

Transforming the effectiveness of carbon offsetting

Using state-of-the-art LiDAR scanners, both on the ground and attached to drones, Sylvera can gather geospatial data from across the entire project rather than just a sample area.

Sylvera also leverages ultra-high resolution satellite imagery as another datapoint, both strengthening the dataset and increasing the frequency in which a project site can be measured.

This information is then presented through Sylvera’s web platform, allowing customers to monitor a project over time, develop a project at scale and with pace, and measured against a scoring system.

Without this transparent, robust and upto-date data, carbon markets can’t grow. And without this growth, we don’t know how much time we have to change land use from a net emitter of CO2 to a net carbon sink. But times are changing, thanks to companies like Sylvera.

And thanks to backing from Index Ventures, who have introduced Sylvera to their expert network, supported them in making early critical hires and helped them to sign up significant customers.

In a very short time, Sylvera is already showing strong traction exceeding its targets, highlighting the urgent need for their solution.