Kennemer Eco Solutions

What Kennemer Eco Solutions does

Kennemer Eco Solutions (Keneco), founded in 2022 and headquartered in Singapore, is the nature-based carbon project development arm of the Kennemer Group. The company develops, finances, and manages high-integrity nature-based carbon projects across Asia Pacific with primary operations in the Philippines (Mindanao). Its asset base comprises two flagship programs: MinFor (Mindanao Forests for People and Sustainable Livelihoods), a REDD+ conservation project covering 140,000+ hectares across 11 certified ancestral domain titles in Davao Oriental, expected to generate 14.95 million tCO2e over its lifetime; and MinTrees, an ARR program spanning 21,000 hectares combining cocoa agroforestry, native species reforestation, and assisted natural regeneration, projected to generate 4.6 million tCO2e. Both projects are registered or in registration with Verra (VCS IDs 3773 and 2412), with MinTrees validated for triple Gold-level CCB benefits and MinFor on track for the same.

Underpinning these programs is the earth Platform, an integrated technology system with three modules: a Pre-feasibility Tool for land analytics and additionality/permanence/leakage assessment; a Field App for surveys, baselining, community onboarding, and biomass monitoring; and an Operations Dashboard for partner due diligence, project lifecycle tracking, and verification readiness. High-resolution satellite imagery and remote sensing power the imagery layer, with structured field data (GPS points, polygons, geo-tagged photos, biomass measurements) consolidated in the dashboard.

Keneco monetizes through two streams: (1) carbon credit sales, executing long-term offtake agreements with nature asset managers, large corporates, and impact investors at fixed pricing to hedge volatility; and (2) project development services, providing end-to-end baselining-to-issuance support to implementation partners (non-profits, agribusinesses, cooperatives, landowners). GTM combines direct enterprise field sales for credit buyers, a partner-first registration model via the earth Platform, and community-led delivery through 11 indigenous peoples' organizations, 100+ DENR-deputized forest guards, and a 19,950+ farmer network. Strategic backers include Kennemer Group, USAID (TRANSFORM Activity), NCIP Region 11, OPAPRU, and the BaiAni Foundation.

Name

Kennemer Eco Solutions

Legal name

Kennemer Eco Solutions

Website

https://ken.eco

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kennemer Eco Solutions develops, finances, and manages high-integrity nature-based carbon projects across Asia Pacific, focused on the Philippines. It operates the MinFor REDD+ and MinTrees ARR programs supported by its earth platform, serving corporates, impact investors, and nature asset managers seeking verified carbon credits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Voluntary Carbon Markets

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Timber Tract Operations (11311)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUABABAC

Avoided Conversion & Ecosystem Protection (REDD+, Blue Carbon Conservation)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Carbon Project Development & Origination (Nature-based & Tech-based)

SECONDARYEUABABAE

Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Carbon Project Development & Origination (Nature-based & Tech-based)

SECONDARYEUAGAIAC

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

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

SECONDARYAFAMAKAH

Timberland Carbon & Natural Capital Project Development (Offsets/REDD+)

Agriculture & Food Production/Forestry & Logging/Timberland Management Services

SECONDARYEUABACAH

Soil & Biomass Carbon Measurement (Soil Sampling, Forest Inventory, Blue Carbon)

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

SECONDARYEUAGAIAB

Voluntary Carbon Offsets Trading (Verified Credits: VCM)

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

Keywords

• Nature-based carbon credits
• REDD+ conservation projects
• ARR reforestation programs
• Voluntary carbon market
• Carbon project development

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Carbon Credit Sales: Generation and sale of verified carbon credits (VCUs) from REDD+ conservation and ARR reforestation projects. Lock-in long-term offtake agreements and fixed rates for carbon investments.
2. Carbon Credit Pricing and Offtake Agreements: Securing future carbon credits and pricing through long-term offtake agreements to hedge against market volatility and ensure cost certainty.
3. Project Development Services: End-to-end project development from initial baselining to credit issuance for implementation partners including non-profits, agribusinesses, cooperatives, and land owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kennemer Eco Solutions develops, finances, and manages high-integrity nature-based carbon projects across Asia Pacific, primarily in the Philippines. The company sells verified carbon credits (VCUs) generated from two flagship programs—MinFor (REDD+ conservation protecting 140,000+ hectares of rainforest with 11 indigenous communities) and MinTrees (ARR reforestation and cocoa agroforestry across 21,000 hectares)—and provides end-to-end project development services from baselining to credit issuance via its integrated earth technology platform combining satellite imagery, remote sensing, and field tools.

Product overview

Kennemer Eco Solutions (Keneco) operates as a nature-based carbon project developer offering two core carbon credit programs—MinFor (REDD+ conservation) and MinTrees (ARR reforestation/agroforestry)—supported by an integrated technology platform called earth. The earth Platform consists of three interconnected modules: the Pre-feasibility Tool for land analytics and project assessment, the Field App for field data collection and monitoring, and the Operations Dashboard for project lifecycle management and verification. Both carbon programs target corporate investors and impact investors seeking high-integrity nature-based carbon outcomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• earth Platform Integrated technology platform for planting partners and investors combining a Pre-feasibility Tool, Field App, and Operations Dashboard modules to assess, execute, monitor, and scale nature-based restoration and carbon projects.
• MinFor Program (Mindanao Forests for People and Sustainable Livelihoods) A REDD+ conservation project (VCS ID 3773) protecting 140,000+ hectares of rainforest across 11 Certified Ancestral Domain Titles in Davao Oriental, Philippines. The first indigenous REDD+ project in the Philippines to complete the full FPIC process with indigenous communities and request registration with Verra. Generates verified carbon units through four workstreams: Forest Protection, Consensus for Conservation, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Cultural Empowerment.
• MinTrees Program An Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) program spanning 21,000 hectares in Mindanao, combining dryland agroforestry with cocoa, reforestation with native RTE species, and Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR). First nature-based carbon credit and first Asian cocoa-agroforestry carbon credit issued in the Philippines (VCS ID 2412).
• Carbon Credit Offtake Agreements Long-term offtake agreements securing future verified carbon credits and pricing at fixed rates for nature asset managers, large corporates, impact investors, and financial institutions seeking pricing certainty and hedge against carbon market volatility.
• Carbon Project Development Services End-to-end project development services from initial baselining through credit issuance for implementation partners including non-profits, agribusinesses, cooperatives, and land owners seeking to develop nature-based carbon projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14.95 million tCO2e estimated carbon credits over MinFor project lifetime
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2025MOU partnership aligned with OPAPRU's 5-Point Peace Agenda. Focus on sustainable agroforestry livelihoods, forest protection, biodiversity conservation through nature-based solutions. Pilot initiatives in Mindanao including BARMM.
• National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region 11coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2024Orientation provided on nature-based solutions voluntary carbon standards and FPIC processes. Collaboration to equip NCIP with knowledge and tools for engaging with carbon projects and indigenous communities.
• MinFor Project Partners (Landscape Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Multi-stakeholder initiative bringing together regional and local government agencies, NGOs, private sector partners, and academic institutions. Includes indigenous communities, national and local government agencies, farmer groups & NGOs, and universities for academic research.
• BaiAni FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing climate mitigation activities including MinTrees and MinFor projects in Mindanao. BaiAni Foundation supports FPIC processes and equitable benefit-sharing discussions.
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on forest guard training and environmental law processes. Forest guards deputized by DENR for coordinated patrols and ecological monitoring.
• CultureLandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for forest restoration in Region 12, Philippines. Forest Restoration Supervisor oversees reforestation and ecosystem rehabilitation efforts as part of CultureLand's commitment to sustainable forest management.
• Davao Oriental State University (DorSu)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through DorSu's Institute of Terrestrial Regenerative Biodiversity (i-TReB) for biodiversity conservation and environmental education campaigns.
• Municipality of TarragonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner for environmental education campaigns and biodiversity conservation activities in Tarragona, Davao Oriental.
• Kennemer GroupcoreOthersParent company of Kennemer Eco Solutions. Kennemer Group has a rich history of nurturing sustainable ventures and empowering communities globally.
• Verra RegistrycoreOthersCarbon standard body for VCS project registration. MinFor project (VCS ID 3773) and MinTrees project (VCS ID 2412) registered with Verra for verified carbon units.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• South Pole Group: Global carbon project developer and advisory that develops, finances, and sells nature-based and technology-based carbon credits across geographies. Most directly comparable to Keneco in business model (project origination + credit sales) and buyer segments, though materially larger in scale and geographic diversification.
• Katingan Mentaya Project: Large-scale REDD+ peat forest conservation project in Indonesia with community-based structure and VCS/CCB certifications. Comparable to MinFor in project type (REDD+), community engagement model, and buyer segments.
• Carbon Growth Partners: Nature-based carbon project developer focused on forestry and land-use projects in emerging markets with end-to-end project development and credit sales. Closely comparable in business model and target geographies.
• Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project: Pioneering REDD+ peat forest project in Indonesian Borneo that has been a benchmark for community-based, high-integrity carbon credits. Closely comparable to MinFor in geography, project structure, and credit buyer relationships.
• Wildlife Works: Developer of REDD+ forest conservation carbon projects in Africa and Asia, with similar operating model of combining community-based forest protection, VCS/CCB certification, and corporate offtake sales. Highly comparable to Keneco's MinFor program structure.

Emerging players

• Pachama: Tech-enabled carbon credit marketplace using satellite monitoring and ML to assess and sell nature-based credits. Overlaps with Keneco on the technology-enabled MRV and credit sales side, though primarily operates as a marketplace intermediary rather than an originator.
• Veritree: Tech-enabled nature-based restoration platform combining satellite monitoring, field verification, and corporate partnerships. Comparable to Keneco on the integrated tech-and-project approach, though focused more on corporate tree-planting commitments than REDD+.
• Sylvera: Carbon credit ratings and analytics platform that uses satellite data and AI to assess quality of nature-based carbon projects. Adjacent but comparable to the earth platform's MRV and analytical capabilities on the buy-side.
• NCX (Nori): Carbon removal marketplace and project financing platform focused on nature-based and agricultural carbon credits. Comparable to Keneco in its focus on the buyer-facing side of nature-based carbon and use of technology to lower transaction friction.

Regional players

• Climate Impact X: Singapore-based carbon exchange focused on nature-based credits across Asia Pacific. Regional peer (same HQ geography) that operates a marketplace where Keneco would list its verified credits; comparable buyer base and Asian nature-based credit focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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