Klima-Kollekte gGmbH

What Klima-Kollekte gGmbH does

Klima-Kollekte gGmbH is a German non-profit (gemeinnützige GmbH) founded in 2011 as a church-based climate contribution platform, headquartered operationally in Berlin and registered in Heidelberg, with a parallel Austrian entity launched in 2019. It operates the KlimaPlusBeitrag model, a voluntary contribution priced at a solidarity mixed price of €28 per tonne CO2, channeling donations into a portfolio of Gold Standard-certified climate protection projects (efficient cookstoves, biogas, renewable energy) across roughly 100 countries. The organization explicitly frames contributions as Article 6 of the Paris Agreement-compliant support rather than classical offsetting, avoiding double-counting by leaving emissions reductions in the project country.

The core technical asset is a free, web-based CO2 calculator that runs entirely client-side in the browser with no data transmission to servers, applying scientific emissions factors from UBA TREMOD 6.71B, ifeu, FEST, and Greenview HCMI across five categories: flights (10,696 airports, 21 aircraft types, 4 cabin classes), mobility and travel, buildings and energy, events, and office operations. Around the calculator, Klima-Kollekte offers paid Corporate Carbon Footprint services (GHG Protocol Scope 1/2/3, CSRD-ready, SBTi preparation), church-specific climate services aligned to EKD (-90% by 2035, neutral by 2045) and DBK (neutral by 2050) targets, a Bulk Upload Tool for partner organizations, a lending program for a physical Klima Waage (climate scale) exhibit, and a webinar series on credible climate finance co-produced with shareholder Brot für die Welt.

The business model is a hybrid of tax-deductible voluntary donations and B2B/B2C consulting, monetized primarily through the €28-per-tonne solidarity price (of which €19 funds projects directly, €1 goes to quality assurance, €3 to administration, €3 to marketing, and €2 to education). Customer acquisition runs through three motions in parallel: a sales-led enterprise pipeline with a free 15-minute consultation; community-led engagement via church networks anchored by eight founding shareholders (Brot für die Welt, EKD, Fastenaktion, FEST, HORIZONT3000, ELKB, VEM, Zentrum für Mission und Ökumene); and an event-driven webinar program. Three customer segments are served — churches and religious organizations (primary), companies and organizations (primary), and individual private donors — with integrations spanning Stripe, PayPal, FundraisingBox, and CleverReach.

Name

Klima-Kollekte gGmbH

Legal name

Klima-Kollekte gGmbH

Website

https://klima-kollekte.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Klima-Kollekte gGmbH is a German church-owned non-profit that channels voluntary €28-per-tonne CO2 contributions into Gold Standard-certified climate projects in 100 countries, serving churches, companies, and individuals through a free CO2 calculator and consulting services aligned with the Paris Agreement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Protection Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Target-Setting, Transition Planning & Performance Management Platforms (EUABAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon Neutrality/Claims Strategy & Communications (claims substantiation, greenwashing risk) (EUABAKAK), Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE), Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI)

Keywords

• Voluntary climate contributions
• Carbon footprint accounting
• Gold Standard climate projects
• Paris Agreement Article 6
• Church climate compensation

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. KlimaPlusBeitrag (Voluntary Climate Contributions): Tax-deductible donations to certified Gold Standard climate protection projects. Price is €28 per tonne CO₂ as a solidarity mixed price, combining cheaper and more expensive projects. Breakdown: €19 direct project financing, €1 quality assurance, €3 administration, €3 marketing, €2 education. Available in euros or tonnes. Offered to individuals, companies, and churches.
2. Corporate CO₂ Accounting Services: Paid consulting for GHG Protocol-compliant Corporate Carbon Footprint calculations (Scope 1, 2 & 3), CSRD-ready reporting, and Science Based Targets (SBTi) foundation. Combined with project contributions and communication materials for reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Klima-Kollekte gGmbH provides a free online CO2 calculator that estimates greenhouse gas emissions across flights, mobility, buildings, events, and office operations, then channels voluntary climate contributions (KlimaPlusBeitrag) at €28 per tonne CO2 into Gold Standard-certified climate protection projects in the Global South. It also offers GHG Protocol-compliant corporate carbon footprinting, CSRD-ready reporting, Science Based Targets preparation, and tailored climate programs for churches and organizations, framed as Article 6 Paris Agreement-aligned climate contributions rather than traditional offsetting.

Product overview

Klima-Kollekte gGmbH offers a climate protection platform centered on the KlimaPlusBeitrag (ClimatePlus Contribution) model, a voluntary contribution scheme to certified Gold Standard climate projects. The core offering consists of a free CO₂-Rechner (CO₂ calculator) for calculating emissions across five categories (flights, mobility, buildings, events, office), which generates a suggested KlimaPlusBeitrag amount. This contribution funds a portfolio of Klimaschutzprojekte (climate protection projects) focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy in 100+ developing countries. The platform provides sector-specific solutions including Corporate Carbon Footprint services for companies (GHG Protocol-compliant, CSRD-ready) and Kirchliche Lösungen (church climate services) supporting EKD/DBK targets. Additional offerings include the Klima Waage traveling exhibition, educational webinars, downloadable materials (brochures, fact sheets, annual reports), and KlimaPlusBeitrag project financing—all Gold Standard certified and Article 6 Paris Agreement compliant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CO2-Rechner (CO2 Calculator) Free online greenhouse gas emissions calculator covering five categories: flights (10,696 airports, 21 aircraft types, 4 cabin classes), mobility & travel, buildings & energy, events, and office operations. Uses official emissions factors from UBA TREMOD, ifeu, FEST, and Greenview HCMI, including upstream supply chain (Vorkette) and non-CO2 effects. Generates PDF reports and suggests KlimaPlusBeitrag amounts. Available to individuals, companies, and churches.
• KlimaPlusBeitrag (ClimatePlus Contribution) Voluntary contribution to Gold Standard-certified climate protection projects at €28 per tonne CO2 as a solidarity mixed price. Decomposition: €19 direct project financing, €1 quality assurance, €3 administration, €3 marketing, €2 education. Tax-deductible, available in euros or tonnes, and offered to individuals, companies, and churches. Frame: voluntary support, not offset claims, compliant with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
• Klimaschutzprojekte (Climate Protection Project Portfolio) Portfolio of 180 Gold Standard-certified climate protection projects in 100+ countries, focused on energy efficiency (e.g., efficient cookstoves reducing wood consumption by 25-60%) and renewable energy (biogas). Projects contribute to 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals and include micro-projects under 5,000 tonnes annual CO2 reduction.
• Unternehmenslösungen (Corporate Carbon Footprint Services) GHG Protocol-compliant corporate carbon footprint calculations (Scope 1, 2 & 3), CSRD-ready reporting, Science Based Targets (SBTi) preparation, reduction workshops, and tailored project financing for companies. Includes communication materials and certificates for sustainability reporting.
• Kirchliche Lösungen (Church Climate Services) Climate protection services for ecclesiastical organizations supporting EKD targets (-90% by 2035, climate-neutral by 2045) and DBK commitments (climate-neutral by 2050). Includes CO2 accounting for church buildings, rectories, parish halls, business trips, and events, plus reduction measures and project financing for unavoidable emissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 488,242 tonnes CO₂ reduced since founding (2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brot für die Welt (Bread for the World)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Gesellschafterhaus (shareholding member) and founding shareholder of Klima-Kollekte. Provides development cooperation expertise and access to Global South partner organizations for project implementation. Participates in shareholder assembly and expert committees.
• Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (EKD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Gesellschafterhaus and founding shareholder. Evangelical Church in Germany provides ecumenical network access and theological grounding for climate justice mission. Supports alignment with EKD climate targets (-90% by 2035).
• Fastenaktion (Schweiz)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Swiss shareholder organization. Represents Swiss Catholic development organization in the shareholder assembly and expert committees. Participated in UN climate negotiations (SB64 Bonn reporting).
• Forschungsstätte der Evangelischen Studiengemeinschaft e.V. (FEST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Research institute providing scientific accompaniment for project evaluation and methodology. Contributed emissions factors to the CO₂ calculator. Member of expert committees.
• HORIZONT3000coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Austrian development organization and founding shareholder. Provides Austrian church network access and development cooperation expertise.
• Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Bayern (ELKB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Bavarian Lutheran church and founding shareholder. Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm served as EKD Council Chair 2014-2021 as a prominent supporter.
• Vereinte Evangelische Mission (VEM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011United Evangelical Mission, a fellowship of churches in Germany, Africa, and Asia. Founding shareholder providing missionary and development network connections.
• Zentrum für Mission und Ökumene – nordkirche weltweitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Mission and ecumenism center of the Northern Church in Germany. Founding shareholder providing North German church network access.
• Gold Standard FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationNon-profit certification organization based in Switzerland. Certifies all major climate protection projects under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG), ensuring real, measurable, and additional emissions reductions with social co-benefits.
• SiteGround Spain S.L.minorOthersExternal hosting provider for the company's website. Data processing agreement in place. Based in Madrid, Spain.
• BNW (Bundesverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal Association for Sustainable Business. Member organization providing networking and advocacy for sustainable business practices.
• Stiftung Allianz für Entwicklung und KlimaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation for Development and Climate. Member organization supporting climate finance and sustainable development.
• Eine Welt Netz NRWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorth Rhine-Westphalia Global Justice Network. Member organization connecting NGOs working on global equity and sustainability.
• Kirum – Netzwerk für nachhaltiges Wirtschaften in Kirchen und DiakonieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork for sustainable business in churches and diaconia. Connects church organizations for knowledge sharing on sustainability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Gold Standard Foundation: Swiss-registered NGO that certifies Klima-Kollekte's project portfolio. Not a direct competitor but a critical enabling partner; Gold Standard's standards settings directly shape Klima-Kollekte's product and pricing.

Emerging players

• Persefoni: US-headquartered climate management and accounting platform for enterprises. Indirectly comparable for the CSRD/SBTi corporate consulting functionality, but at materially larger enterprise scale and without the church-based donor-funding engine.
• Greenly: Paris-based carbon accounting platform serving SMBs and mid-market, with an offset offering. Comparable CSRD/SBTi positioning but with a SaaS-only, non-nonprofit commercial model.
• Watershed: Enterprise carbon accounting and reduction platform with a marketplace for carbon credits. Compares to Klima-Kollekte's corporate reporting + contribution stack, but operates as a venture-backed for-profit with much larger engineering and sales capacity.
• Plan A: Berlin-based carbon accounting and decarbonization SaaS for SMEs and enterprises. Competes with Klima-Kollekte's Corporate Carbon Footprint service on the software side, but does not run its own project portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Verra: Operator of the VCS Program and other carbon-credit standards. Klima-Kollekte relies on Gold Standard rather than Verra, but Verra is the dominant alternative standard and shapes the regulatory and buyer expectations that Klima-Kollekte must meet.
• South Pole Group: Global, large-scale developer and supplier of carbon credits and climate solutions founded in Switzerland. Competitor in the project-financing layer and corporate climate strategy space, with materially more capital and project origination capacity.
• ClimatePartner: Munich-based commercial carbon management and offsetting platform serving mid-market and enterprise across Europe. Overlaps with Klima-Kollekte's corporate carbon footprint and contribution offering but operates as a for-profit SaaS+service business with a far broader customer base.

Direct peers

• atmosfair: German non-profit focused on voluntary CO2 compensation, climate protection projects (especially efficient cookstoves), and a public CO2 calculator. Comparable mission and German non-profit structure, but with less emphasis on church-anchored distribution.
• Stiftung myclimate: Swiss non-profit offering voluntary carbon contributions and a CO2 calculator for individuals, businesses, and events, with Gold Standard project portfolios. Closest analogue to Klima-Kollekte's model, differing mainly in DACH footprint and more consumer/SMB branding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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