HEMPALTA has announced a strategic pivot towards nature-based carbon credit solutions, marking a significant shift in its corporate direction. The company is a past recipient of Calgary.tech’s startups to watch.
The company says it will be enhancing its focus through its subsidiary, Hemp Carbon Standard (HCS), which is dedicated to developing and managing hemp-derived carbon credits.
As part of the shift, the publicly traded HEMPALTA will be marketing a non-brokered private placement aiming to raise up to $1.5 million, providing investors with the opportunity to support the company’s new phase.
Darren Bondar, President and CEO of HEMPALTA, emphasizing the rationale behind this move, said, “Placing a direct strategic focus on our carbon credit business marks an important evolution for our company. The private placement offers investors an opportunity to support the scalable, low-capital potential of our carbon credit solutions.”
HCS as a wholly owned subsidiary will oversee the development and validation of scientific methodologies for hemp-based carbon credits. This initiative aims to ensure transparency and integrity in measuring and verifying credits that meet global market demands. Meanwhile, Hempalta Processing Inc. will continue to manage and license its established product lines, including Hempy Cat and Hempzorb, while ceasing active processing operations.
The company intends to use proceeds from the private placement to scale the HCS platform and market carbon credits. Regulatory approval from the TSX Venture Exchange is pending, with all securities issued subject to statutory hold periods.
With global demand rising for credible carbon offset solutions, HEMPALTA says it’s well-positioned to leverage hemp’s carbon sequestration potential. The company plans to expand farmer participation through revenue-sharing models tied to carbon credit issuance, aiming to generate high-margin, recurring sales.
Looking ahead, HEMPALTA will pursue strategic partnerships with corporate buyers and ESG funds, planning to capitalize on the growing market for nature-based climate solutions. It also intends to explore licensing opportunities for its product lines, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and stakeholder value enhancement.
The company believes these initiatives will facilitate a positive transition for its shareholders, aligning them with a revenue model focused on sustainable growth through nature-based carbon credits.
