carbon-connect AG

What carbon-connect AG does

carbon-connect AG is a Switzerland-based climate strategy and carbon accounting consultancy founded in 2013 and headquartered in Volketswil. The firm serves small and medium-sized enterprises across the DACH region (Switzerland, Austria, Germany) with a portfolio that spans Corporate and Product Carbon Footprints (CCF/PCF), Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), event and municipal carbon accounting, SBTi-aligned climate strategy and net-zero roadmaps, and ESG/sustainability reporting under VSME, TCFD, CSRD/ESRS, and EcoVadis/CDP frameworks. The service backbone is a consulting-led model: revenue comes primarily from hourly "Consulting Packages" and project-based engagements, supplemented by the sale of verified offset certificates (Gold Standard, VCS, CDM, Plan Vivo) and recurring B2C subscriptions on the Klimapilot (climatepilot.com) and Treellionaire platforms.

Underlying the consulting layer is a relatively thin digital stack: a free ESG-Kompass assessment tool, SME and personal CO2 calculators, blockchain-anchored documentation of client climate contributions, and the HubSpot CRM for lead capture and email nurturing. The firm is ISO 9001-certified (audited by Attesta), GDPR/CCPA-aware, and lists enterprise reference customers including SIX Group, Acer Schweiz, EWO, and Zurich Film Festival alongside a long tail of Swiss SMBs. There is no public pricing, no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and no parent company; the business is founder-owned and operationally constrained to a 1–10 employee footprint, which limits throughput even as regulatory tailwinds (CSRD, CBAM, EUDR, EU Green Claims/EmpCo) materially expand the addressable market.

The go-to-market motion is direct, inside-sales driven, anchored in a free strategy consultation booking funnel and content marketing in German on ESG regulation. Strategic positioning is that of a specialist SME partner rather than a scaled platform: methodology is grounded in GHG Protocol and ISO standards, project timelines are 4–12 weeks, and the April 2026 strategic partnership with Karbon-X Corp represents the most material capability extension to date, aiming to integrate the firm's Scope 1–3 and ESG advisory into Karbon-X's enterprise climate platform.

Name

carbon-connect AG

Legal name

carbon-connect AG

Website

https://carbon-connect.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

carbon-connect AG is a Swiss-founded (2013) B2B sustainability consultancy that provides carbon accounting (CCF/PCF/LCA), climate strategy, ESG reporting, and verified offset services to SMEs across the DACH region, with a small 1–10 person team and a founder-led, consulting-driven operating model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory & Disclosure Strategy (CSRD/ESRS, ISSB/IFRS S2, SEC, TCFD) (EUABAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms (EUABAEAA), ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB), Carbon Neutrality/Claims Strategy & Communications (claims substantiation, greenwashing risk) (EUABAKAK), Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Carbon accounting services
• Sustainability consulting
• ESG reporting
• Climate strategy advisory
• Carbon offset projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Volketswil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainability consulting and CO2 accounting services: Professional services including CO2 footprinting (Corporate and Product Carbon Footprint), life cycle assessments (LCA), ESG reporting, sustainability ratings support (EcoVadis, CDP), climate strategy development, and SBTi alignment. Billed via consulting packages (hourly block bookings) or project-based engagements.
2. CO2 compensation certificates and climate vignettes: Sale of carbon offset certificates (CO2-Zertifikate) from validated climate protection projects (CDM, Gold Standard, VCS). Also branded climate vignettes for climate-neutral company, car, product, event designations. After payment, carbon-connect acquires and retires certificates within 24 months. Recurring subscription model for climate-neutralization services (e.g., Klimapilot / climatepilot.com) with annual auto-renewal.
3. ESG compliance advisory and regulatory reporting: Advisory on CSRD/ESRS compliance, VSME reporting, TCFD climate risk analysis, EU Taxonomy, and EU Green Claims / EmpCo regulations. Helps companies prepare sustainability reports, rating submissions, and due diligence documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

carbon-connect AG provides sustainability consulting and carbon management services, including Corporate and Product Carbon Footprint accounting, Life Cycle Assessments, climate strategy and net-zero roadmap development, SBTi alignment, ESG reporting (VSME/TCFD), and sustainability ratings support (EcoVadis, CDP). The firm also sells verified carbon offset certificates from climate protection projects (Gold Standard, VCS, CDM, Plan Vivo) and operates the Klimapilot digital subscription platform for climate-neutrality services and CO2 compensation.

Product overview

carbon-connect AG is a Switzerland-based climate strategy and carbon accounting firm founded in 2013. Its offering is structured as a consulting-led portfolio combining CO2 measurement, climate strategy development, sustainability reporting, ESG ratings support, and voluntary climate protection projects. The core portfolio comprises three interconnected areas: (1) CO2/carbon footprint accounting services — covering Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), Event Carbon Footprint, and Municipal Carbon Footprint — alongside footprint verification and auditing; (2) climate strategy services including science-based target setting (SBTi), emissions reduction pathways, and net-zero roadmaps; and (3) sustainability reporting services under VSME and TCFD frameworks, plus ESG ratings support for EcoVadis, CDP, esg2go, and Synesgy. These are complemented by a digital platform (Klimapilot/climatepilot.com) for subscription-based climate neutrality and CO2 compensation purchases, the Treellionaire 1-million-trees corporate planting initiative, and flexible consulting hour packages. The company also publishes free CO2 calculators for individuals and SMEs and awards climate-neutral certification labels to clients. All projects comply with internationally recognised standards including Gold Standard, VCS, CDM, CER, and Plan Vivo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Treellionaire: 1 Million Trees Challenge initiative by carbon-connect AG for tree planting projects.
• Klimapilot / climatepilot.com
• smarteq.climatepilot.com

Products and services

• Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) Corporate-level carbon footprint accounting service measuring Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions for SMEs and enterprises, producing a compliance-ready CO2 report.
• Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Product-level carbon footprint service quantifying greenhouse gas emissions of a specific product across its entire lifecycle, intended for manufacturers and product-focused businesses.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) / Ökobilanz Life cycle assessment evaluating the environmental impacts of a product or service across its full life cycle, following ISO standards, for businesses needing detailed environmental impact data.
• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Standardised, verified environmental product declaration service providing documented environmental performance data for products, used in construction, manufacturing, and B2B procurement.
• Event Carbon Footprint Carbon footprint measurement service for events, enabling organisers to certify events as climate-neutral. Used by festival, conference, and event organisers.
• CO2-Bilanz für Gemeinden Municipal carbon footprint accounting service tailored for public administration bodies, municipalities, and cities to measure local government emissions and develop climate strategies.
• Klimastrategie / Netto-Null Fahrplan Climate strategy consulting service developing net-zero roadmaps, emission reduction pathways, and concrete reduction measures for organisations pursuing decarbonisation targets.
• SBTi (Science Based Targets)

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed within 4–12 weeks, delivering measurable and actionable results.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Karbon-X Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Strategic collaboration announced April 2026 to integrate carbon-connect's technical expertise in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions accounting, ESG reporting, and sustainability implementation into Karbon-X's enterprise climate platform. The partnership supports corporate clients navigating evolving climate regulations and accountability requirements across the full carbon management lifecycle.
• act Cleantech agentur SchweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss cleantech agency partner listed on carbon-connect's website partner section.
• SWISS CLEANTECHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss cleantech industry association partner supporting carbon-connect's sustainability network.
• KEEST (Kompetenzzentrum Erneuerbare Energiesysteme Thurgau)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetence centre for renewable energy systems in Thurgau, Switzerland. Advisory board member Andreas Koch was its managing director until 2025.
• The Supply Chain Experts GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain expertise partner supporting carbon-connect's ESG and Scope 3 advisory services.
• tfy-consultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting partner listed on carbon-connect's website partner network page.
• handwerker.chminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade/business network partner in Switzerland with mutual recognition (Top Betrieb 2025–2026 award).
• LogifleetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics fleet sustainability partner supporting transport sector carbon accounting.
• Bingisser Treuhand AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal audit firm handling carbon-connect AG's annual accounts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Carbon Trust: UK-based sustainability consultancy providing carbon footprinting, LCA, and climate strategy services. Comparable as an established sustainability advisory, though operating at materially larger scale.
• Persefoni: AI-enabled carbon accounting and climate management platform serving enterprises and financial institutions. Comparable as a carbon-accounting software competitor targeting the same compliance-driven buyer persona.
• EcoAct (an ENGIE company): France-based carbon strategy and climate consultancy (now part of ENGIE) delivering carbon accounting, SBTi advisory, and offset strategy to European enterprises. Comparable service offering at significantly larger scale.
• Watershed: US-headquartered enterprise carbon accounting platform with strong Scope 3 and disclosure automation capabilities. Represents the scale software competitor carbon-connect would face as customers consolidate to integrated platforms.

Direct peers

• myclimate: Swiss non-profit (with for-profit arm) providing carbon accounting, climate strategy, and CO2 compensation projects. Directly comparable as a DACH-rooted full-stack carbon advisory with retail-style offset subscription products (Klimapilot-equivalent).
• ClimatePartner: Germany-based carbon management consultancy offering carbon footprints, climate strategy, and certified offset products to European SMEs and enterprises. Closely matches carbon-connect's service portfolio and DACH customer base.
• South Pole Group: Swiss-based climate consultancy offering carbon footprinting, climate strategy, and voluntary carbon credit services to corporate clients globally. Closely comparable in service mix, DACH roots, and offset brokerage.
• Quantis: Switzerland-based sustainability and carbon footprinting consultancy specializing in LCA, PCF, and science-based target setting. Closely comparable in DACH presence, LCA/PCF expertise, and SME-to-enterprise client mix.

Emerging players

• Plan A: Berlin-based ESG and carbon management SaaS platform focused on SMBs and mid-market in Europe. Directly comparable in target customer (DACH SMEs) and product scope (CSRD, SBTi, decarbonization).
• Sweep: France-based ESG and carbon management SaaS platform enabling enterprises to map emissions, set SBTi targets, and disclose under CSRD. Competes for the same SME/mid-market decarbonization consulting budget but via a software-led model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Carbon-connectCh
• Facebookfacebook.com/carbonconnect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carbon-connect-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/carbonconnect

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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