Our project, Carbonable, meets the round eligibility criteria for the Gitcoin grant for climate solutions in several ways:
1. Established Project: Carbonable has been operational for more than 15 months, successfully financing three projects in Panama, Costa Rica, and Madagascar. We have also partnered with a pharmaceutical industry leader, Pierre Fabre, demonstrating our commitment to providing innovative and effective climate contribution solutions.
2. Climate Solutions Focus: Our primary focus is on climate solutions, specifically addressing the challenges and shortcomings of the voluntary carbon credit market. We strive to offer transparent, trustworthy, and efficient solutions for businesses and individuals to contribute to carbon sequestration projects and optimize their carbon management strategies.
3. Progress Reporting: we already provide open access to our dynamic roadmap since one year now (https://airtable.com/shrr45aBMh4pFeyHA/tblugTDiuOU3Am7oq) and encourage feedback and rechallenge through our Discord. This ensures transparency and accountability to our supporters.
4. Updated Proposal: Our updated proposal outlines lessons learned from our previous work and describes how we will utilize additional funding from the upcoming round to further advance our project. We have provided a clear timeline and a prioritized list of objectives to demonstrate how we will achieve our goals.
5. Viability and Credibility: Carbonable is backed by Ethereal, Starkware, and La Poste as a result of our successful seed round. Our team includes former engineers from ConsenSys, and we are recognized as an innovative company by French institutions and tax administration. This demonstrates the credibility and appeal of our project in the climate solutions space.
6. Ethical Practices: At the core of our business, we prioritize transparency at every step of our work. We select projects based on environmental criteria, as well as their impact on local populations, biodiversity, and wildlife. We maintain close connections with our community, providing updates on our progress and addressing any challenges along the way. This commitment to ethical practices helps ensure the integrity of our project and the Gitcoin community.
By meeting these round eligibility criteria, Carbonable demonstrates our dedication to making a positive and lasting impact on the climate solutions landscape, while also adhering to the values and requirements of the Gitcoin grant program.
