It is really simple. Do your best and we remove the rest. With nature-based carbon solutions.
Reduce your current carbon consumption & we will counterbalance the rest through agroforestry or biochar projects in Southern Africa according to scientific measured targets.
Our mission. We love forests.
When we’re not planting trees, we love spending our free time in the forests with trail running, biking or snowboarding. We want to preserve this joy for future generations by taking personal responsibility, living consciously and investing in science-based initiatives that help to preserve our natural environment.
We do this through biodiverse reforestation and production of biochar in Southern Africa according to common international standards.
The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals are key to driving global climate actions. We at 360carbon and our projects support the following goals:
Our Services
360carbon develops agroforestry and biochar projects aligned with UN SDG goals, supported by Stellenbosch University’s Forest and Wood Science Department. Our Carbontracer technology enables real-time tracking of carbon absorption and project details for you and your customers.
Decabonisation
Strategy
Advisory services for implementing a decarbonisation strategy in line with your ESG corporate policy. Together with our partners, we can determine your your carbon footprint in advance.
Biochar
Support and monitoring of biochar production with verified carbon sequestration according to international standards.
Agroforestry
Implementation and coordination of biodiverse agroforestry projects in the Cape region with verified carbon sequestration according to international standards.
Carbontracer
Digital capture of trees and biochar using an app and dashboard application for 24/7 data analysis on location, ownership and carbon capture.
Buy.One.
Support of B2C campaigns with trees from agroforestry projects which are transparently displayed to the customer via our dashboard technology.
How do you get started?
Let’s assess
We'll define your requirements based on your ESG strategy.
If you're unsure of your carbon impact, we can assist through our partners..
Health Check
Avoid. Reduce. Remove.
Our priority is absolute emission reduction.
We'll assess your mitigation hierarchy to ensure support for additional carbon removal.
Define the scope
Together, we'll create a reduction plan, allocating forests or biochar digitally to your company.
Join 360carbon
Sign your individual carbon removal agreement.
Gain access to our Carbontracer dashboard for continuous monitoring.
Experience your impact
Monitor annual growth and carbon removal of your forests with Carbontracer.
Generate transparent reports for stakeholders.
Adjust the scope
Annually adjust removal requirements based on your carbon impact, increasing or decreasing as needed..
Data driven. Scientifically based. Full transparency. Make your impact visible with our 360carbon Carbontracer
Together with the team from the Forest & Wood Science Department at Stellenbosch University, we offer a data-driven digital solution that connects brands and businesses with science-based carbon removal projects.
With forest projects Data on growth, carbon sequestration and health can be viewed 24/7, supporting and promoting disclosure and transparency to your customers. With Biochar projects, the location, manufacturer and owner can be identified.
- Tree- and biochar counter in real time
- Dashboard application for verification
- Digital tree & biochar registry with proof of ownership
- Proof of planting, growth rates and carbon sequestration
Our approach. How we grow forests.
Seeds & Saplings
Our science team selects tree species tailored to each site's microclimate and conditions to create biodiverse forests.
Plant & Tag
The saplings are planted according to our design plan, with each tree geo-tagged for location, age, health, and species
Capturing
Our science team monitors trees continuously, updating the Carbontracer dashboard with data on health and growth.
Verification
Our carbon sequestration approach is scientifically backed by Stellenbosch University research and aligns with major international certification programs.
Quality monitoring
Every tree undergoes ongoing individual monitoring, with all information accessible via our web-based Carbontracer dashboard
Harvesting
After around 7 years, farmers can harvest trees for fodder, cork, or nuts to generate extra income.
Why 360carbon?
This makes us different.
Geotagging
Projects are mapped, measured, and monitored to international standards, accessible digitally 24/7.
No double counting
Field data is verified and stored online in our “Biochar- and Treesuary” to prevent duplication.
Additionality
Carbon removal is ensured for a minimum of 50 years (agroforestry) or up to 1000 years (biochar). We ensure that the emissions you offset through a project would not have been avoided or removed without your investment.
Scientific verification
Carbon sequestration is backed by research from the University of Stellenbosch’s Forest and Wood Science Department.
Certification
Measuring and verification follow the goals of science-based targets and comply to international certification standards.
Partnership model
Collaborative projects with farmers provide economic, ecological, and social benefits to farmer and communities.
Meet 360carbon.
A network of innovation, science and hands-on mentality.
A partnership between experts from Switzerland and Stellenbosch, South Africa.
- Innovative, data-driven technology developed in Switzerland by 360carbon
- Scientific excellence from leading experts in the forestry department at Stellenbosch University
- Long-standing experience in the implementation of agroforestry projects delivered by Verdure Service Solutions, Stellenbosch
Clive Hildering
Founder
His love for forests stems from spending every free moment running, biking, or snowboarding among them.
With over 20 years of global experience in real estate and sustainability across Europe and Africa, Clive, as the Head of ESG & Sustainability at an international advisory company primarily supported clients in decarbonizing their real estate portfolios.
Founding 360carbon came out of the urge of joining the dots; his passion for forests and wanting to make a positive mark on the world by supporting clients with their net-zero pledges.
He has a master’s degree in architecture from Cape Town University and various executive sustainability qualifications.
Fabian Bamert
Finance Advisory
As the Head of Structured Finance and the Start Up Finance for the Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) Fabian has over 15 years of experience in the finance sourcing and management of portfolios of over 160 companies with more than CHF 200m invested capital.
With 360carbon he will be acting as the finance advisory board and support with his broad investor and corporate network.
He holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance of the IFZ Zug and is a certified ESG analyst CESGA.
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