Software as a service (SAAS) company Celonis has partnered with carbon credits platform CEEZER, investing in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) prepurchases.
The deal forms part of Celonis’ “climate contribution” commitment, which entails reducing CO2 emissions along with active investments in innovative solutions that tackle the climate crisis.
In their mission to support climate action, the company has also backed the work of biochar developers Indian Carboneers and Oregon Biochar Solutions, as well as the carbon removal through enhanced rock weathering operations of Mati Carbon.
These investments underline the company’s strategy to prioritize biochar projects that provide durable solutions, whose impact can be monitored with advanced, data-driven technologies.
By backing these initiatives, Celonis hopes to not only provide financial fuel for the development of both artisanal and industrial biochar solutions, but also to support projects that introduce meaningful social and economic benefits for local communities.
Celonis Sustainability and Climate Change Lead Sophia Wieland shared, “By focusing on carbon removal and investing in forward purchases, we’re actively contributing to the development of crucial climate solutions. This partnership with CEEZER enables us to access high-quality projects that align with our data-driven approach to sustainability.”
As part of the partnership, the digital platform of CEEZER will serve to ensure that the CDR procurement is based on transparency and high-quality standards, with a specific focus on initiatives that demonstrate strong additionality and a measurable impact.
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Keeping in line with these criteria, the CDR projects selected for this collaboration adhere to crucial quality principles, using comprehensive calculation methods and validation against carbon removal standards, and offering significant co-benefits for the local people in their areas of operation.
Commenting on this partnership, CEEZER CEO Magnus Drewelies stated, “Celonis exemplifies the next generation of corporate climate action, where companies move beyond simple offsetting to become active participants in scaling climate solutions.”
He added, “Its openness to engage in forward purchases and invest in carbon removal technologies demonstrates the kind of innovative thinking needed to accelerate the development of the voluntary carbon market.”
