What GreenTrax does

GreenTrax, legally registered as GT Emission Solutions GmbH, is a Germany-based private limited company headquartered in Kleve that operates at the intersection of regulatory carbon markets and renewable energy monetization. Founded in 2019, the firm has positioned itself as a "THG expert of the first hour" in the German Treibhausgasminderungsquote (THG quota / Greenhouse Gas Reduction Quota) market, an instrument mandated under the Federal Immission Protection Act (BImSchG) and 38th BImSchV that obliges fossil fuel companies to reduce emissions or purchase quotas from renewable energy providers.

The company's commercial offering splits across two product lines. First, GreenTrax acts as an intermediary in THG quota trading: charging station operators, electric vehicle fleet operators (e-cars, e-buses, e-trucks), and green hydrogen producers submit electricity or fuel data through a secure portal, after which GreenTrax handles UBA registration, broker matching, and payout execution in exchange for a transaction fee. Second, the proprietary Hydromize software platform supports green hydrogen and RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) certification workflows — including Proof of Sustainability (PoS) generation, GHG intensity calculations, and alignment with recognized systems such as REDcert EU, ISCC EU, and CertifHy EU — under what appears to be a subscription or service-fee model. Reference projects include H2-Hub Haren, a hydrogen location in Hesse, and consortium participation in H2Valley RheinRuhr.

GreenTrax runs a sales-led GTM with a digital self-service layer: customers initiate via a non-binding offer request on greentrax.de, complete a three-step process (consultation, secure data upload, certification/quota payout), and can access the quarterly THG-Markt Feed newsletter and an online THG quote calculator. Marketing reach spans content marketing, webinars (via OnceHub), trade fairs, and PR coverage in industry publications (H2News, HZwei, energate, Handelsblatt, electrive.net). Strategic memberships include the Bundesverband THG Quote (B-THG), the Initiative Klimabetrug Stoppen (IKS) anti-fraud coalition, HyCologne Rheinland, and the H2Valley RheinRuhr alliance, alongside Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie (GWÖ) certification. The firm remains bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds and operates with 1-10 employees.

Name

GreenTrax

Legal name

GT Emission Solutions GmbH

Website

https://greentrax.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GreenTrax is a Kleve, Germany-based software and advisory firm that intermediates THG quota trading for EV charging operators and provides Hydromize RFNBO certification software for green hydrogen producers across the DACH market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Credit Trading and Emissions Quota Services

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Governance, Operating Model & Internal Carbon Pricing Design (EUABAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Finance Strategy (CapEx planning, green finance, incentives & grants) (EUABAKAG), Sustainability & Emissions Management (Reporting, Reduction Programs) (TLABAIAL), Sustainable / Low-Emission Ground Transportation Programs (THACAIAL)

Keywords

• Greenhouse gas quota trading
• RFNBO certification software
• Green hydrogen compliance
• EV charging monetization services
• Emissions reduction certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Kleve

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. THG Quotenhandel (THG Quota Trading): GreenTrax facilitates the trading of Treibhausgasminderungsquoten (THG quotas) on behalf of companies that generate renewable energy credits through electric vehicle charging or green hydrogen production. The company acts as an intermediary between quota holders (e.g., charging station operators, hydrogen producers) and quota-obligated companies (mineral oil companies). GreenTrax handles the full process from data validation, UBA registration, PoS management, broker matching, to payout of quota revenues to clients. Revenue is generated through a take-rate or fee on the quota proceeds.
2. Hydromize Software & RFNBO Certification Services: The Hydromize software platform provides RFNBO certification support, PoS generation and management, and compliance workflow tools for hydrogen producers and related companies. This may include subscription or service fees for software access and certification consulting services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GreenTrax operates a digital platform that trades German Greenhouse Gas Reduction Quotas (THG-Quoten) on behalf of EV charging station operators, electric vehicle fleet operators (cars, trucks, buses), and green hydrogen/RFNBO producers, generating additional revenue by selling quotas to obligated fossil fuel buyers. The company also develops and licenses Hydromize, a proprietary software solution that simplifies RFNBO certification and Proof of Sustainability (PoS) management for green hydrogen and other renewable fuels of non-biological origin, covering data collection, certification workflows, and UBA registration.

Product overview

GreenTrax operates as a dual-product company in Germany's electromobility and green hydrogen sectors. The core offering consists of Hydromize, a software platform for hydrogen and RFNBO certification management and Proof of Sustainability (PoS) creation, combined with THG-Quotenhandel services for trading Treibhausgasminderungsquote (GHG reduction quota) certificates. These products serve different segments: public charging station operators, electric vehicle fleets (including e-LKVs and e-buses), and green hydrogen producers/distributors. The Hydromize software handles the technical certification and documentation requirements, while the THG-Quote trading service handles the commercial monetization of quotas for renewable energy in transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydromize: Software solution for hydrogen ramp-up and RFNBO certification documentation

Products and services

• Hydromize A software solution that simplifies the hydrogen ramp-up by enabling RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) certification-readiness for green hydrogen and other renewable fuels. Hydromize supports the creation and management of Proof of Sustainability (PoS) documents, enables data collection for THG intensity calculations, and facilitates the entire RFNBO certification process from production plant through to quota trading. It is targeted at green hydrogen producers, RFNBO traders, and project developers seeking certification-readiness to access state subsidies and global tenders.
• THG-Quotenhandel (THG Quote Trading) Managed trading service for Treibhausgasminderungsquote (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Quota) certificates in Germany. Enables companies operating public charging stations, electric vehicle fleets, or green hydrogen/RFNBO production to generate additional revenue by marketing their THG quotas to obligated quota buyers. GreenTrax handles the full end-to-end process from data validation, UBA registration, Proof of Sustainability management, broker matching, through to payout of quota revenues to clients.
• THG-Quote für öffentliche Ladepunkte THG quota service specifically for operators of public and semi-public EV charging stations, enabling additional annual revenue from GHG reduction certificates tied to the electricity supplied at each charging point. Targets operators of charging infrastructure seeking to monetize their charging volumes under the 38th BImSchV framework.
• THG-Quote für Elektrofahrzeuge THG quota service for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) operated as company fleets, where pure electric vehicles receive quota revenue through a flat-rate credit value with revenue increasing for larger vehicle classes. Targets corporate fleet operators and e-mobility fleet owners seeking to monetize their EV operations.
• THG-Quote für E-LKW (Logistik/Spedition) THG quota service for electric trucks and logistics companies, allowing fleet operators in logistics, freight, and delivery to generate additional revenue from electric truck operations. Targets logistics and freight operators seeking to monetize larger EV vehicle classes under the German THG quota framework.
• THG-Quote für Elektrobusse THG quota service for electric buses, enabling public transport operators to monetize their electric bus fleets through THG quota trading under German federal regulations. Targets municipal and commercial bus fleet operators running electric bus services.
• THG-Quote für Wasserstoff (RFNBO) THG quota service for green hydrogen and RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin), allowing hydrogen refueling station operators, hydrogen producers, and RFNBO traders to generate quota revenue from renewable hydrogen dispensed under the 37th BImSchV framework. Targets hydrogen filling station operators and green hydrogen producers.
• RFNBO-Zertifizierung Certification service for RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) including hydrogen, synthetic methane, methanol, e-diesel, and e-gasoline. Covers the complete certification process through recognized systems including REDcert EU, ISCC EU, and CertifHy EU. Targets hydrogen producers and RFNBO project developers seeking certification-readiness for state subsidies, global tenders, and THG quota monetization.
• PoS Management (Proof of Sustainability) Digital management and creation of Sustainability Proofs (PoS) required for THG quota registration and trading. Includes UBA registration with the German Federal Environment Agency and handling of partial certificates through the Hydromize platform. Targets green hydrogen producers and RFNBO operators needing compliant documentation for THG quota trading.
• Pre-Check zur RFNBO-Zertifizierung Preliminary assessment service for RFNBO certification readiness, helping companies evaluate their eligibility and requirements before entering the formal certification process. Targets hydrogen producers and RFNBO developers seeking to scope their certification pathway prior to full engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Additional annual revenue for charging station operators through THG quota trading
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• H2Valley RheinRuhrcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025GreenTrax is a partner in the H2Valley RheinRuhr hydrogen alliance, a consortium bidding for 20 million EUR in EU funding. The partnership aims to advance hydrogen infrastructure and applications in the RheinRuhr region. GreenTrax contributes its expertise in RFNBO certification and THG quota trading.
• Bundesverband THG Quote (B-THG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenTrax is an active member of the Bundesverband THG Quote and co-authors regulatory position statements (Stellungnahmen) on THG quota legislation. The association represents quota holders and traders in discussions with the German Federal Environment Ministry.
• Initiative Klimabetrug Stoppen (IKS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenTrax is part of the Initiative Klimabetrug Stoppen (Initiative to Stop Climate Fraud), a coalition of over 40 companies and 10 associations working to combat fraud with falsified UER (Upstream Emission Reduction) certificates and mislabeled biofuels.
• HyCologne – Wasserstoffregion Rheinland e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenTrax is a member of HyCologne, the hydrogen region Rhineland association. The membership supports networking and collaboration within the German hydrogen ecosystem.
• Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie (GWÖ)coreOthersGreenTrax is a certified member of the Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie (Economy for the Common Good / GWÖ), a values-based economic model. The company aligns its actions with GWÖ core values including ecological sustainability and social justice.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DNV: Independent assurance and certification body with a dedicated hydrogen and RFNBO certification practice. Directly comparable to GreenTrax for the certification layer of the value chain and competing for the same hydrogen-producer customers in Europe.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major certification body offering sustainability, energy, and RFNBO/hydrogen verification services across Europe. Competes with GreenTrax's Hydromize-enabled certification offering for green hydrogen producers seeking accredited RFNBO certification.
• Carbmee: Berlin-based carbon accounting and climate management SaaS that helps European companies measure and reduce emissions and navigate carbon-related regulation. Closely comparable to GreenTrax as a software-led, regulation-driven climate services platform for the DACH market.
• TÜV SÜD: One of the recognized certification bodies operating approved RFNBO certification systems (including ISCC EU) referenced by GreenTrax. Directly comparable for the Hydromize/certification workflow and competes for the same hydrogen-producer customers, though at vastly larger scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company offering sustainability assurance, RFNBO verification, and emissions services. Overlaps with GreenTrax on the RFNBO certification and emissions-reporting workflow for hydrogen and mobility customers across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• ClimatePartner: German-founded climate strategy and carbon management platform offering carbon footprinting, offsetting, and climate advisory to enterprises. Overlaps with GreenTrax on regulatory-driven climate services for German and European corporates, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Watershed: Enterprise climate platform combining carbon accounting, reduction planning, and reporting. Overlaps with GreenTrax's regulatory/compliance positioning for emissions-heavy industries, but is broader in scope and serves larger enterprise customers.
• South Pole: Global climate solutions provider developing and trading carbon credits and advising corporates on net-zero strategies. Comparable to GreenTrax in monetizing environmental attributes, but operates at global scale with much broader portfolio beyond transport-sector quotas.

Emerging players

• Normative: Climate accounting platform helping companies measure scope 1–3 emissions and develop reduction plans. Overlaps with GreenTrax's regulatory compliance and emissions-reduction value proposition, but addresses a broader decarbonization use case rather than transport-sector quotas specifically.
• Persefoni: Climate management and accounting platform serving enterprises with carbon accounting and reduction workflows. Comparable to GreenTrax in using software to operationalize regulatory climate requirements, though operating at larger enterprise scale globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greentrax

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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