Secured Carbon commercializes hardware and data science from the University of California Berkeley's BEACO2N network, which measures CO2 concentrations to assess the impact of green transportation networks on economic activity. The company links verified carbon reduction metrics to bond performance, incentivizing carbon-negative economic activities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods for assessing the impact of green transportation networks on economic activity lack precise, localized carbon dioxide (CO2) measurement and verification. This makes it difficult to accurately quantify the effectiveness of carbon reduction initiatives and link them to financial incentives.
Solution
Secured Carbon leverages hardware and data science derived from the University of California Berkeley's BEACO2N network to provide localized CO2 concentration measurements. By deploying a network of sensors, the company assesses the impact of green transportation networks on economic activity with greater precision. Secured Carbon then links these verified carbon reduction metrics to bond performance, creating a direct financial incentive for carbon-negative economic activities. This approach enables a more transparent and accountable system for evaluating and rewarding carbon reduction efforts.
Target Audience
Secured Carbon's primary customers are investors, municipalities, and organizations involved in green transportation projects and carbon reduction initiatives.
Features
- Network of CO2 concentration sensors providing localized, real-time data
- Data science platform for analyzing CO2 measurements and assessing the impact of green transportation initiatives
- Verification of carbon reduction metrics based on sensor data
- Linkage of verified carbon reduction to bond performance
- Incentivization of carbon-negative economic activities