Pina Earth provides high-quality, locally sourced CO₂ certificates derived from European forests. The company uses digital twin technology and climate-based simulations to ensure the transparency and integrity of its carbon offset projects. This enables businesses to meet sustainability goals by investing in the long-term stability and biodiversity of regional forest ecosystems.
Funding
$3M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
European woodlands face increasing threats from climate change, including droughts, storms, and pests, leading to a decline in carbon sequestration and biodiversity. Existing carbon credit schemes often lack transparency and may not effectively incentivize sustainable forest management practices. Many small forest owners lack the resources and expertise to participate in carbon markets and implement climate-resilient forestry practices.
Solution
Pina Earth provides a platform that connects forest owners with companies seeking high-quality carbon credits derived from sustainable forest management. The company analyzes forest data, including tree species, age, and health, using remote sensing and AI modeling to quantify carbon sequestration potential. Pina Earth then works with forest owners to develop and implement tailored forest conversion plans that enhance biodiversity and climate resilience. These plans focus on transforming vulnerable monoculture stands into mixed forests that are more resistant to climate-related risks.
Target Audience
Pina Earth targets both forest owners seeking additional income streams through carbon credits and companies looking to offset their carbon emissions with high-quality, verified projects. The company initially focuses on private forest owners with more than 100 hectares of land in Germany and aims to expand across Europe.
Features
- Remote sensing using ultralight aircraft to capture high-resolution 2D and 3D forest data
- AI-powered analysis of forest composition, health, and carbon storage capacity
- Forest conversion planning focused on increasing biodiversity and climate resilience
- Quantification of carbon sequestration potential based on simulated forest development under changing climate conditions
- Online marketplace connecting forest owners with companies seeking carbon credits
- Project monitoring every three years to ensure forest development aligns with sustainability goals
- Collaboration with a German non-profit to verify carbon credits and ensure transparency