Klima is a mobile application that enables users to calculate their carbon footprint, fund certified carbon offset projects, and receive personalized guidance on reducing emissions through impactful lifestyle changes. By facilitating individual climate action, Klima addresses the urgent need for effective solutions to mitigate carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices.
Funding
$18.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many individuals find it challenging to accurately assess and mitigate their environmental impact due to a lack of accessible tools and guidance. Existing carbon offsetting solutions often lack transparency and do not actively encourage users to reduce their emissions through lifestyle adjustments.
Solution
Klima offers a mobile application designed to empower individuals to understand and take action on their carbon footprint. The app provides a carbon calculator that estimates a user's environmental impact based on factors like travel and diet. Users can then fund certified carbon offset projects, such as tree planting and renewable energy initiatives, through a monthly subscription. Klima distinguishes itself by providing personalized recommendations for reducing emissions through lifestyle changes, and lowers the subscription cost as the user's carbon footprint decreases. The app also visualizes the impact of the user's contributions in real-time, showing the number of trees planted or the amount of solar energy generated.
Target Audience
Klima targets environmentally conscious individuals who want to understand, offset, and reduce their carbon footprint through accessible tools and transparent, impactful projects.
Features
- Carbon footprint calculator based on user lifestyle data
- Monthly subscription to fund certified carbon offset projects
- Support for various project types, including tree planting, solar energy, and clean cookstoves
- Real-time visualization of carbon offsetting progress
- Personalized recommendations for reducing emissions through lifestyle adjustments
- Subscription cost adjusts dynamically based on the user's carbon footprint
- Social sharing features to encourage broader participation
- Projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals