What SOME CARBON does

Some Carbon is a Turkey-headquartered sustainability and carbon management consulting firm founded in 2021 that serves industrial manufacturers across 10+ countries in Turkey and Europe. Its core offerings span corporate and product carbon footprint analysis (ISO 14064-1 and 14067), full life cycle assessment (ISO 14040-44), water footprint (ISO 14046 / ISO 46001), energy efficiency (ISO 50001), ESG scoring optimization across eight major rating platforms (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P Global CSA, MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS ESG, FTSE Russell, Bloomberg), green supply chain management, and decarbonization project development covering CCUS, renewable energy, and carbon credit certification under VERRA, Gold Standard, and I-REC. The firm is an accredited TÜBİTAK 1831 partner, enabling it to channel up to 90% grant-funded engagements (up to 280,000 TL) to SME clients, and has extended its grant advisory into EU Horizon Europe, EUREKA/Eurogia2030/Eurostars, and COSME/EIC cascade funding.

The business is a professional services firm delivering bespoke project-based engagements; revenue is generated through customized consulting fees with a freemium front-end (free preliminary carbon footprint analysis) used to generate leads. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via a dedicated website, WhatsApp support, and email, complemented by a three-office footprint (Ankara HQ at Hacettepe Teknokent, plus Istanbul and Samsun branches) and content-driven demand generation through YouTube, webinars, podcasts, and earned media. Customers include ISUZU, BAŞTAŞ ÇİMENTO, MC FILTER, UNIT, Anadolu Grubu, and industry associations such as EBSO and EİB, across metal, cement, plastic, food, chemical, glass, defense, and machinery sectors.

The company operates with a multidisciplinary 10-person team led by co-founders Serhat Can Bayar (CEO) and Doğan Çiçek (CTO). It has reportedly delivered 50+ completed projects with 12 in flight, 200K+ tons of CO2 reduction across clients, and 150+ successful green certifications. The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding rounds or parent company; growth has been bootstrapped and supplemented by participation in acceleration programs (Workup4Future, Türk Telekom Ventures Pilot).

Name

SOME CARBON

Legal name

Some Carbon Enerji ve Karbon Teknolojileri San. Tic. A.Ş.

Website

https://someco2.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability and Carbon Management Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms (EUABAEAA), Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ), Carbon Neutrality/Claims Strategy & Communications (claims substantiation, greenwashing risk) (EUABAKAK), Carbon Portfolio & Procurement Management (Sourcing, Optimization, Retirement) (EUABADAC), Carbon Claims, Labeling & Communications Advisory (VCMI/ICVCM Guidance, Claim Substantiation) (EUABADAI)

Keywords

• Carbon footprint consulting
• Sustainability reporting services
• ESG advisory
• Energy efficiency consulting
• Green certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Çankaya

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sustainability & Carbon Management Consulting Services: Project-based professional services revenue from providing carbon footprint analysis, sustainability management, ESG scoring, green certification, water footprint, energy efficiency, and decarbonization project development consulting to industrial clients. Services are sold as bespoke consulting engagements with free preliminary analysis as a lead generation tool.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SOME CARBON delivers end-to-end sustainability and carbon management consulting services to industrial and commercial organizations in Turkey. Its core work covers corporate and product carbon footprint calculations, life cycle assessments, energy and water efficiency studies, ESG and sustainability reporting, green building and supply chain certification, and grant/incentive consulting for TÜBİTAK, the Ministry of Industry, and EU programs. The firm operates as a TÜBİTAK 1831 Carbon Footprint Verification accredited institution.

Product overview

SOME CARBON (Some Carbon Enerji ve Karbon Teknolojileri San. Tic. A.Ş.) is a sustainability and carbon management consulting firm offering an integrated portfolio of consulting services. The core offering centers on Carbon Footprint Analysis (corporate per ISO 14064-1 and product per ISO 14067/LCA), Sustainability Management and Reporting (GRI/TSRS), and ESG Performance Scoring (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P Global, MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS ESG). These are supported by specialized services: Energy Efficiency (ISO 50001), Water Footprint and Efficiency (ISO 46001/14046), Green Supply Chain Management, Green Certification Advisory (FSC, Fair Trade, ISO 14001, ISO 20400, BSCI, SA8000), Decarbonization Project Development (CCUS, carbon credits VERRA/Gold Standard/I-REC), and Corporate Sustainability Training. Two add-on modules provide grant and funding access through TÜBİTAK/Sanayi Bakanlığı programs (SAYEM 1831-1832-1833, YDP) and EU project development (Horizon Europe, EUREKA/Eurogia2030/Eurostars). The company also provides SKDM/CBAM compliance consulting. Services are delivered through a multidisciplinary team of 10+ experts across Turkey (Ankara, Istanbul, Samsun offices).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Carbon Footprint Analysis (ISO 14064) Calculation of an organization's corporate-level greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with ISO 14064-1, provided to industrial and corporate clients seeking to measure and report their climate impact.
• Product Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14067) Product-level carbon footprint calculation and Life Cycle Assessment performed in accordance with ISO 14067, targeted at manufacturers and exporters needing product-level climate data for EU compliance and buyer requirements.
• Decarbonization Project Development End-to-end design and implementation support for decarbonization and emission-reduction projects at industrial sites, helping clients move from carbon measurement to verified reductions.
• Sustainability Management and Reporting (CDP, GRI, SBTi, TSRS, ISSB, CSRD) Preparation of corporate sustainability reports aligned with major international frameworks including CDP, GRI, SBTi, TSRS, ISSB, and the EU's CSRD, delivered to organizations needing structured ESG disclosure.
• ESG Performance Scoring Quantitative ESG performance assessment for organizations, producing ESG scores that can be used for internal management, investor communication, and benchmarking purposes.
• Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Consulting (ISO 50001) Energy efficiency studies, energy savings analyses, and implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems for industrial and commercial clients seeking to reduce energy use and costs.
• Water Footprint and Water Efficiency (ISO 14046) Water footprint calculations aligned with ISO 14046 and water efficiency studies for organizations seeking to measure and reduce freshwater use and water-related impacts.
• Green Supply Chain Management Consulting to help organizations build environmentally responsible supply chains, including supplier assessment, sustainable procurement, and integration of environmental criteria into sourcing.
• Green Certification Consulting (LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, ISO 14001) Advisory and project support for obtaining green building certifications (LEED, BREEAM, DGNB) and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, aimed at real-estate, construction, and industrial clients.
• Corporate Sustainability Training Structured in-company training programs on sustainability, carbon management, ESG, and related topics for client teams needing to build internal capabilities.
• TÜBİTAK and Ministry of Industry Grant Consulting Consulting support to identify, prepare, and manage grant and incentive applications through TÜBİTAK TEYDEB, the Ministry of Industry, and other Turkish public funding mechanisms for sustainability and R&D projects.
• EU Project Development Consulting Consulting to help Turkish organizations access and manage EU-funded sustainability projects, including EU Green Deal-aligned programs and cross-border collaboration initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200K+ tons of CO2 reduction achieved across all client projects
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WorkupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Some Carbon participated in the Workup4Future acceleration program in 2024, which supports startups in carbon-neutral technologies and green transformation. The program aims to help Some Carbon expand its customer portfolio and reach international markets.
• TÜBİTAK (Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSome Carbon is an accredited solution partner under TÜBİTAK's SAYEM 1831 Green Innovation Technology Mentorship Program (Yeşil İnovasyon Teknoloji Mentörlük Çağrısı), providing subsidized consulting services to SMEs for green transformation. The accreditation allows Some Carbon to offer clients up to 90% grant coverage (up to 280,000 TL) for green innovation projects.
• KOSGEBcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKOSGEB (Küçük ve Orta Ölçekli İşletmeleri Geliştirme ve Destekleme İdaresi Başkanlığı) collaborates with TÜBİTAK in the SAYEM 1831 program, co-funding green innovation mentorship for SMEs. Some Carbon operates as an accredited mentor partner within this joint framework.
• Türk Telekom VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSome Carbon participated in Türk Telekom Ventures' Girişim Hızlandırma Programı Pilot (Startup Acceleration Program Pilot) and was featured in the Girişimcilik Sohbetleri (Entrepreneurship Conversations) series. The partnership provides media visibility and acceleration program access rather than direct investment.
• EU Horizon EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSome Carbon provides project development consulting for EU Horizon Europe programs (Clusters 1-6), Cascade funding (COSMEE, EIC), and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. The company assists clients in forming international consortia, identifying appropriate calls, preparing applications, and managing approved projects.
• EUREKA Network (Eurogia2030, Eurostars)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSome Carbon provides EUREKA Network project development consulting for market-oriented international R&D and innovation projects. Services include identifying appropriate EUREKA calls, forming international consortiums, preparing applications, and managing approved projects.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• South Pole Group: Global carbon advisory and climate solutions provider offering carbon footprinting, ESG strategy, carbon credit development, and decarbonization project advisory to industrial clients. Closely comparable to Some Carbon's end-to-end carbon and sustainability consulting model, though at significantly larger scale.
• EcoAct: Carbon and climate strategy consultancy (now part of Accenture) offering carbon footprinting, carbon strategy, offset project development, and CBAM advisory. Directly comparable to Some Carbon's carbon consulting and CCUS/VERRA project development offerings.
• Carbon Trust: UK-based sustainability consultancy providing carbon footprinting (ISO 14064), LCA, carbon certification, and corporate sustainability strategy. Highly comparable to Some Carbon's service portfolio covering ISO 14064-1, ISO 14067, LCA, and ESG advisory.
• ClimatePartner: Carbon management consultancy offering carbon footprints, climate action strategies, and carbon offset project development for SMEs and corporates. Direct comparison to Some Carbon's mix of carbon footprinting, ESG rating support, and carbon credit project services.
• Quantis: Environmental sustainability consulting firm specializing in LCA, carbon footprinting, and science-based target setting for consumer goods and industrial clients. Highly comparable to Some Carbon's ISO 14040-44 LCA and ISO 14064 carbon footprint practice.

Emerging players

• Persefoni: Climate management and accounting platform for enterprises, covering GHG inventory, Scope 1-3 emissions, and ESG reporting. Overlaps with Some Carbon's enterprise carbon accounting (ISO 14064-1) service but delivered via SaaS rather than bespoke consulting.
• Watershed: Carbon accounting and climate platform serving enterprises with measurement, reporting, and reduction. Compared to Some Carbon's consultancy-led approach, Watershed offers a more software-driven model for the same corporate carbon footprinting problem.
• Sweep: ESG and carbon data management platform enabling enterprises to track, report, and reduce environmental impact. Compares to Some Carbon's sustainability reporting and ESG scoring services but with a software-first delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Sustainability Services: Global Big Four sustainability practice offering ESG advisory, climate strategy, CSRD reporting, and carbon accounting for large enterprises. Represents the incumbent threat to Some Carbon on larger enterprise mandates in Turkey.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company providing ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14064 verification, and green certification services. Direct overlap with Some Carbon's certification advisory and ISO standard implementation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@someco2

Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors6 records

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M&A

Investments

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