This startup provides Food Waste Diversion Credits that incentivize grocery retailers and food distributors to redirect surplus food to food banks, reducing landfill waste. Additionally, their Refrigerant Carbon Credits promote the use of climate-friendly refrigerants among dairy farmers, contributing to overall decarbonization in the food supply chain.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The food supply chain contributes significantly to global emissions through food waste and the use of refrigerants with high global warming potential. Grocery retailers, food distributors, and dairy farmers face challenges in adopting sustainable practices due to financial constraints and lack of incentives.
Solution
Therm provides carbon credits that incentivize sustainable practices within the food supply chain, focusing on reducing food waste and transitioning to climate-friendly refrigerants. The company's Food Waste Diversion Credits reward grocery retailers and food distributors for redirecting surplus food to food banks, thereby reducing landfill waste. Additionally, their Refrigerant Carbon Credits encourage dairy farmers to adopt refrigerants with lower global warming potential, contributing to overall decarbonization. Therm's carbon credit solutions aim to make sustainability affordable for businesses in the food sector, enabling them to reduce emissions and generate revenue through environmentally conscious decisions. The company uses leading carbon registries to ensure high-value credits.
Target Audience
Therm's primary customers are grocery retailers, food distributors, and dairy farmers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and generate revenue through sustainable practices.
Features
- Food Waste Diversion Credits for grocery retailers and food distributors who donate surplus food.
- Refrigerant Carbon Credits for dairy farmers transitioning to climate-friendly refrigerants.
- Credits are generated using methodologies verified by leading carbon registries.
- Focus on reducing "super pollutants" like refrigerants, which have a high global warming potential.
- Support for regional incentives and rebates to further encourage participation.