About Root Global

Root Global develops a carbon accounting and emissions management platform specifically for the food and beverage industry, enabling companies to collect verified on-farm data and calculate their Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) in compliance with the GHG Protocol. The platform facilitates accurate measurement of Scope 3 emissions, helping businesses meet sustainability targets and regulatory requirements while enhancing transparency in their supply chains.

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What does Root Global do?

Where is Root Global located?

Root Global is based in Berlin, Germany.

When was Root Global founded?

Root Global was founded in 2022.

How much funding has Root Global raised?

Root Global has raised 11290000.

Location

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2022

Funding

11290000

Employees

41 employees

Major Investors

Point Nine

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Executive Summary

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Founded 2022 – Berlin, Germany

Funding

Estimated Funding

$10M+

Major Investors

Point Nine

Team (40+)

No team information available.

Company Description

Problem

The food and beverage industry struggles with accurately measuring and managing its carbon footprint, particularly Scope 3 emissions from agricultural operations, hindering progress towards sustainability targets and compliance with evolving regulations. Existing methods often rely on industry benchmarks rather than verified, activity-specific data, leading to inaccurate assessments and ineffective reduction strategies.

Solution

Root Global offers a climate operating system tailored for the food and beverage industry, enabling companies to collect and verify on-farm data at scale and calculate their Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) in accordance with the GHG Protocol. The platform facilitates the calculation and sharing of Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) with buyers and automates the process of filling out buyer reporting templates. By providing accurate insights into both product and corporate carbon footprints, including Scope 3 agricultural emissions, Root Global helps businesses set Science-Based Targets aligned with industry guidance and respond to sustainability requests from retailers and banks.

Features

On-farm emissions calculator for accurate measurement of Scope 3 emissions from agricultural operations, with options for a simplified model or integration with existing farm calculators.

Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) calculation according to the latest updates of the GHG Protocol.

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation and seamless sharing with buyers.

Automated completion of buyer reporting templates.

Primary data coverage of key ingredients.

Compliant methodologies for reporting and communication.

Independently certified carbon accounting and IT security.

Target Audience

Root Global serves producers, cooperatives, manufacturers, brands, food retailers, and service providers within the food and beverage industry who need to measure, manage, and reduce their GHG emissions across the entire supply chain.