Freeze Carbon

What Freeze Carbon does

Freeze Carbon GmbH is a Frankfurt-based B2B carbon credit marketplace founded in 2023, operating a curated web platform that pre-qualifies carbon projects for corporate buyers with ESG, net-zero, and CSRD reporting mandates. The company's core technology is a cloud-based marketplace combined with its proprietary Extra Mile Quality Analysis (EMQA) methodology — a multi-step screening process that approves only about 16% of analyzed projects and produces 5-page due diligence reports per project. The curated catalog consists of approximately 30 hand-picked projects spanning diverse types (Direct Air Capture, Biochar, Enhanced Rock Weathering, Biogas, Landfill Gas Avoidance) and geographies, with no binding to a single certification body or country.

The company combines a self-service marketplace with consultative enterprise sales. Buyers can sign up, compare vetted projects, and purchase credits under a single contract with escrow payment protection, or work with in-house climate experts to build custom portfolios aligned with SBTi, TÜV, or other ESG frameworks. Beyond procurement, Freeze Carbon offers advisory services on quality criteria, cost reduction, and greenwashing-free stakeholder communication, plus data delivery for CSRD sustainability reporting. Revenue is generated via transaction fees on carbon credit sales and professional services for consulting and communication support; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named customers include DKV Mobility (fleet/mobility), EnPulse (energy technology, repeat buyer), Race, interdotlink (IT services), and the sustainability association VfU.

Freeze Carbon is privately held with no disclosed external funding and is led by representative Thorsten Ratzlaff. The firm operates with 1-10 employees from Frankfurt and supports certifications including Gold Standard, VERRA, and Puro.earth as sourcing partners. Competitive positioning is built on quality curation, methodological transparency, and brand credibility rather than scale or pricing aggression.

Name

Freeze Carbon

Legal name

Freeze Carbon GmbH

Website

https://freezecarbon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freeze Carbon GmbH operates a curated B2B carbon credit marketplace for corporate ESG buyers, using its proprietary EMQA methodology to pre-qualify carbon projects and offer consulting, single-contract procurement, and CSRD reporting support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Credit Marketplace

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAGAIAC

Project-Originated Carbon Credit Marketing & Offtake (Primary Market)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Trading, Marketing & Retail Supply/Environmental Commodities Trading (Emissions Allowances, Offsets)

SECONDARYEUABACAE

GHG Monitoring Plans & Sampling Design (Field Protocols, QA/QC)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Carbon Credit Verification, Validation & MRV (VVBs, Auditing, Remote Sensing)

SECONDARYEUABAKAK

Carbon Neutrality/Claims Strategy & Communications (claims substantiation, greenwashing risk)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Corporate Net-Zero & Climate Strategy Services (Targets, Transition Plans, SBTi Support)

Keywords

• Carbon credit marketplace
• Voluntary carbon market
• Carbon offset trading
• ESG sustainability services
• Carbon project verification

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Carbon Credit Transactions: Platform facilitates purchase of carbon credits from pre-qualified projects. Users can compare different projects, create customized portfolios, and buy carbon credits. Single contract in place covering multiple projects with secure payment options including escrow service.
2. Consulting Services: Consultants help secure high-quality carbon credits without risking image. Advisory services cover quality criteria, cost reduction, and sales potential through carbon credits.
3. Greenwashing-free Communication: Services helping companies communicate climate impact credibly and take stakeholders on path to net zero.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Freeze Carbon operates an online marketplace platform where companies can discover, compare, and purchase high-quality carbon credits from approximately 30 pre-qualified carbon projects across multiple global regions and project types. The company provides personalized consulting services to build custom ESG-aligned portfolios aligned with standards such as SBTi and TÜV, and supplies data points for CSRD/sustainability reporting. Its proprietary Extra Mile Quality Analysis (EMQA) methodology screens projects beyond standard certification, approving only 16% of analyzed projects to ensure climate integrity and avoidance of greenwashing.

Product overview

Freeze Carbon operates as a carbon credit marketplace platform offering a unified ecosystem of services. The core product is their web-based marketplace where companies can discover, compare, and purchase from 30 hand-picked, pre-qualified carbon projects. This platform is complemented by consulting services, greenwashing-free communication guidance, and support for CSRD reporting. The differentiation lies in their proprietary Extra Mile Quality Analysis (EMQA) methodology, which screens projects beyond standard certifications. Clients can choose from pre-built ESG-aligned portfolios or work with experts to customize their carbon credit portfolio. The platform also includes secure payment processing through escrow services and provides all data points required for regulatory sustainability reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carbon Credit Marketplace Platform Web-based marketplace platform that enables corporate buyers to discover, compare, and purchase high-quality voluntary carbon credits from a curated set of approximately 30 pre-qualified global carbon projects across types such as Biochar, Direct Air Capture, Enhanced Rock Weathering, Biogas, and Landfill Gas Avoidance. Includes single-contract procurement from multiple projects with secure escrow payment options.
• Consulting Services Advisory service in which Freeze Carbon climate experts help corporate clients secure high-quality carbon credits and design custom portfolios, providing guidance on quality criteria, cost reduction, and sales potential through carbon credits.
• Greenwashing-Free Communication Service Advisory service that teaches and guides clients on how to communicate their climate impact credibly, helping them take stakeholders along the path to net zero without greenwashing risk.
• CSRD and Sustainability Reporting Support Service that supplies corporate clients with all necessary data points for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) filings and broader sustainability reports, backed by detailed 5-page project reports and ongoing project monitoring and tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only 16% of analyzed projects are approved, ensuring high quality selection
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• IHK ecofinderminorOthersMember of IHK ecofinder community, a network of companies engaged in sustainability and environmental management.
• German Business for Sustainability (Unternehmen Verantwortung)minorOthersCommunity member association for businesses committed to sustainability principles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FreezeCarbon/streams
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freeze-carbon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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