What Rete Clima does

Rete Clima is an Italian non-profit technical network, founded in 2011 by Paolo Viganò and headquartered in Mariano Comense (Como), Italy, structured as a Fondazione operating as an Impresa Sociale under the Third Sector Code alongside a Società Benefit. The organization delivers ESG, decarbonization, and sustainability consulting services to large enterprises, SMEs, Italian public administrations, and event organizers, with selective cross-border presence in Switzerland (Canton Ticino). Its portfolio spans carbon footprint calculation (ISO 14064-1, ISO 14067, GHG Protocol), Science Based Target definition, ESG governance and reporting (GRI, SASB, SDG), certified carbon credit offsetting (Gold Standard, VCS/Verra), and green public procurement (GPP/CAM) advisory. The proprietary Foresta Italia® national reforestation campaign covers all 20 Italian regions and underpins its nature-based solutions offerings (BioForest®, Biodiversity Lab®, Nature Credits®).

The company's technology stack centers on the AI-powered Carbon Hub platform for organizational carbon footprint calculation including Scope 3 emissions, the Forest Hub satellite-to-field ESG nature KPI monitoring platform, and the Carbon Credit Rating service that scores offset project quality. Its proprietary methodologies include the Protocollo Forestazione Italiana (aligned with CREA's Carbon Forest Code and IPCC LULUCF standards) and the MakEGreen event sustainability protocol integrating ISO 20121 and ISO 14067. Trademarked programs include Climate Plus®, Foresta Italia®, CO2web, MakEGreen, BioForest®, Nature Positive, and Biodiversity Lab®. Official recognition includes UN Global Compact signatory status, MASE and MASAF moral patronage, and inclusion on ISPRA's GELSO portal.

Revenue is generated primarily through customized professional services engagements with enterprises and public-sector clients, supplemented by transactional carbon credit sales, public procurement tender participation, and green marketing/communication services. Pricing is project-quoted and not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is dominated by direct enterprise sales and a strong earned-media presence across major Italian press (Corriere della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore, Wired, La Repubblica), with named clients including Amazon, Gucci, Ferrari, Ferrero, Microsoft, E.ON, TIM, Banca Intesa Sanpaolo, Mediobanca, Salvatore Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani, Conad, Cinecittà, DHL, and Salone del Mobile.

Name

Rete Clima

Legal name

Rete Clima

Website

https://reteclima.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rete Clima is an Italian non-profit technical network (Foundation + Benefit Company, founded 2011) providing ESG, decarbonization, carbon accounting, reforestation, and sustainability consulting services to enterprises, public administrations, and event organizers, primarily in Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESG and Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB), Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE), Audit-Ready Controls, Assurance & Compliance Workflow Tools (CSRD/SEC/ISSB) (EUABAEAG), Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ)

Keywords

• ESG consulting services
• Carbon footprint calculation
• Decarbonization advisory
• Carbon credit services
• Sustainability reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Capriago

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ESG and Sustainability Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for ESG assessment, sustainability planning, governance development, and corporate transformation toward sustainable business models. Includes sustainability strategy development, materiality analysis, benchmarking, and ESG reporting/KPI development.
2. Carbon Footprint Assessment and Carbon Management: Carbon auditing and carbon footprint evaluation services for products, services, production processes, energy use, events, and organizations. Includes third-party validated certifications according to ISO standards (14064-1, 14067), GHG Protocol, and EPD development.
3. Carbon Credits and Carbon Offset: Sale of certified carbon credits generated from international environmental protection projects (Gold Standard, VCS/Verra) and national forestry projects for offsetting corporate emissions. Includes rating-based selection service for quality carbon credits.
4. National Reforestation and Forest Projects: Tree planting services, urban forestry projects, team-building forest activities, and Foresta Italia campaign participation. Includes BioForest biodiversity projects and Nature Positive solutions.
5. Green Marketing and Communication Services: Green marketing campaigns, environmental communication, sustainability reporting, press campaigns, digital PR, and brand awareness services for corporate sustainability positioning.
6. Green Events and MakEGreen Protocol: Sustainable event management services including ISO 20121 certification support, carbon footprint calculation for events, and carbon neutrality through the MakEGreen Protocol.
7. Green Public Procurement (GPP) and CAM Services: Consulting and training services for public procurement sustainability compliance, CAM (Minimum Environmental Criteria) application, and green bidding support.
8. Training and Formation Services: Sustainability training programs for corporate personnel on ESG topics, decarbonization, and sustainable management practices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rete Clima provides ESG, sustainability, and decarbonization consulting services to enterprises and public administrations. Its offering spans carbon footprint measurement (ISO 14064-1, ISO 14067, GHG Protocol), Science Based Target setting, certified carbon offsetting through Gold Standard and VCS/Verra carbon credits, ESG governance and reporting, green public procurement support, and nature-based solutions including the Foresta Italia national reforestation campaign. It also operates the AI-powered Carbon Hub platform and the Forest Hub satellite monitoring platform as enabling tools for clients.

Product overview

Rete Clima is a multidisciplinary technical network (comprising a Foundation and a Benefit Company) offering a comprehensive portfolio of sustainability and decarbonization services. The core offerings include the Climate Plus® program for integrated decarbonization, the Foresta Italia® national forestation campaign, and the AI-powered Carbon Hub platform. Supporting services encompass carbon footprint calculation (ISO 14067, GHG Protocol), Science Based Targets, ESG governance and reporting, EPD, carbon offset compensation, Nature Credits®, BioForest®, and the MakEGreen event sustainability protocol. The company operates across Italy and Switzerland (Canton Ticino) serving businesses in sustainability transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Climate Plus® Program Vertical-integration decarbonization program for events, products, services, and organizations, covering carbon footprint assessment, SBTi-aligned reduction strategies, and compensation through international certified carbon offset projects and national forestry projects.
• Foresta Italia® National Forestation Campaign National reforestation campaign enabling companies to plant trees in Italy, protect existing forests, and promote biodiversity, covering all 20 Italian regions with CSR, team building, and ESG reporting benefits.
• MakEGreen Sustainable Event Protocol Protocol for managing event sustainability through eco-design and carbon neutrality, integrating ISO 20121 and ISO 14067 standards for sustainable event planning, carbon footprint evaluation, and offset compensation.
• Carbon Hub AI Platform AI-powered platform for calculating organizational carbon footprint including Scope 3 emissions, enabling clients to perform carbon calculations independently as part of decarbonization planning.
• Nature Credits® Service Instruments for ecosystem and biodiversity protection and restoration, addressing species loss and ecosystem degradation through nature-based solutions.
• Carbon/Environmental Footprint Services Carbon footprint calculation for products, services, and organizations following ISO 14067, UNI EN ISO 14064-1, and GHG Protocol standards, including LCA methodology and EPD services.
• CO2 and GHG Reduction Services Reduction of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions from organizational processes and supply chains through technical and organizational asset optimization, renewable energy, and energy efficiency measures.
• CO2 Compensation (Carbon Offset) Compensation of residual CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions through certified carbon offsetting projects using Gold Standard and VCS (Verra) international standards.
• Carbon Credits Trading certificates equivalent to one ton of CO2 not emitted or absorbed through environmental protection projects, including NBS (Nature Based Solutions) and TBS (Technology Based Solutions) projects.
• EPD - Environmental Product Declaration Environmental product declaration services following ISO 14025 standards, quantifying environmental impacts along the entire product lifecycle using LCA methodology.
• Science Based Target (SBT) Science-based emission reduction target definition aligned with IPCC climate science and validated by the SBTi initiative for corporate decarbonization.
• ESG Governance and Reporting Sustainable transformation support including ESG strategy development, sustainability assessment, KPI systems, sustainability reporting (GRI, SASB, SDG standards), and Benefit Company transition.
• Green Marketing and Communication Strategic action-communication planning, green PR campaigns, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement services.
• GPP - Green Public Procurement Services for Green Public Procurement and Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) compliance for both public administrations and companies participating in public tenders.
• Carbon Credit Rating Service Quality rating service for CO2 compensation projects launched in September 2023, providing a quality score to carbon offset projects to ensure technical and communicative solidity.
• NBS - Nature Based Solutions Nature-based solutions services for reforestation, biodiversity protection, and ecosystem services, adapted to territorial biological vocations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon neutrality achieved for major events including Salone del Mobile 2021 (Supersalone) and Gucci fashion events
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca (Polaris)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Academic partner providing research and technical support. The partnership connects Rete Clima with university research capabilities in environmental science and sustainability.
• FEM2Ambiente (Università Milano-Bicocca)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic environmental research partner specializing in environmental and sustainability studies.
• Parco Nord MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional park administration in Milan. Collaborates on urban reforestation projects and biodiversity initiatives in the Milan metropolitan area.
• Comune di CantùminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for local reforestation and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Comune di GiussanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for local environmental sustainability projects.
• Comune di Carate BrianzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for local environmental sustainability projects.
• GreenReportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental journalism media partner for sustainability communication and awareness.
• FederlegnoArredominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian federation representing the wood-furniture sector. Partnership for sustainable forestry and wood industry practices.
• CSR Innovazione SocialeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird sector organization focused on social innovation and corporate social responsibility.
• LifeTerraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean LIFE project initiative for land and ecosystem restoration.
• KoineticaminorOthersPartner organization in sustainability and environmental communication.
• What MattersminorOthersStrategic communication and sustainability consulting partner.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ClimatePartner: German-based climate solutions company offering carbon footprint calculation, climate action strategy, and carbon offset projects for enterprises. Directly comparable as a European carbon consulting and offsetting firm serving mid-market and enterprise clients.
• South Pole: Zurich-headquartered climate solutions provider combining carbon credit origination, advisory, and corporate sustainability services. Comparable across carbon credit trading, nature-based solutions, and enterprise ESG consulting.
• EcoAct: Paris-based carbon consulting firm (now part of PwC) offering carbon footprint measurement, reduction strategies, and net-zero advisory to enterprises. Directly comparable business model and European footprint to Rete Clima's Climate Plus® offering.

Broad incumbents

• Workiva: Public cloud platform for ESG and financial reporting, including CSRD, GRI, SASB frameworks. Overlaps with Rete Clima's ESG governance and reporting service line but at far greater scale and as integrated software.
• Carbon Trust: UK-based established sustainability consultancy with deep credentials in carbon footprinting, certification, and advisory. Comparable scope of services but significantly larger scale and global reach than Rete Clima.

Emerging players

• Sweep: European sustainability data and carbon management platform for enterprises. Comparable as an alternative delivery model for the same Scope 3 measurement and decarbonization workflow that Rete Clima performs as services.
• Watershed: US-based AI-driven enterprise carbon accounting platform measuring Scope 1–3 emissions. Overlaps with Rete Clima's Carbon Hub platform offering and competes for the same enterprise customer base.
• Terrascope: Singapore-headquartered enterprise carbon measurement and reduction SaaS, expanding into nature-based solutions. Comparable scope across carbon accounting and nature-based offerings like Rete Clima's Nature Credits® and BioForest®.
• Greenly: Carbon accounting platform serving SMEs and mid-market with automated footprint calculation. Comparable to Carbon Hub's lighter-weight carbon measurement offering.
• Persefoni: AI-powered climate management and accounting platform for enterprises, focused on Scope 1–3 emissions. Comparable to Carbon Hub as a software-first carbon accounting alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ReteClima
• Facebookfacebook.com/reteclima

Compliance12 records

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

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