Terralytiq welcomes Ralf Pfitzner as Senior Advisor
Ralf Pfitzner, former Global Head of Sustainability at Volkswagen Group, is joining Terralytiq as a Senior Advisor.
Terralytiq welcomes Nitin Shetty as Head of Customer Success
Terralytiq is pleased to announce the appointment of Nitin Shetty as Head of Customer Success.
Decarbonizing Christmas trees
In this exploration of the sustainability of artificial Christmas trees, we delve into the environmental impact of their increasing popularity. Traditionally, these trees are made from materials like plastic, aluminum, and steel, whose production processes are high in carbon emissions. This fact is starkly highlighted by our analysis of a typical artificial tree, which reveals significant CO2 emissions associated with its production. However, there is a silver lining. Our research, utilizing the Terralytiq Platform, has identified 84 sustainable alternatives that significantly reduce the carbon footprint of these trees. These alternatives range from switching to renewable energy sources to increasing recycled material usage. We developed two potential pathways to sustainability: Pathway A focuses on cost-effective and carbon-reducing measures, while Pathway B adds more comprehensive, albeit costlier, initiatives. The adoption of these pathways could lead to a dramatic decrease in carbon emissions by 2030, making the production of artificial Christmas trees not only more environmentally friendly but also more cost-effective. This study underlines the importance of sustainable manufacturing practices and showcases how environmental responsibility can align with economic benefits.
Terralytiq welcomes Eveline Speelman as Sr. Advisor
Terralytiq, a leading clean tech start-up specializing in carbon emissions reduction, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eveline Speelman as Senior Advisor to its esteemed advisory panel. Eveline’s extensive expertise and passion for sustainability will further enhance Terralytiq’s mission of empowering companies to identify, reduce, and report their carbon emissions.
Terralytiq welcomes Robbie Greenberg as Head of Business Development
Terralytiq, a forefront player for enterprise decarbonization solutions, is delighted to announce that Robbie Greenberg will be joining its pioneering team as Head of Business Development and founding member of Terralytiq’s New York office, come mid-October. Robbie is highly respected in the sustainability and decarbonization sector and will be an invaluable asset in driving Terralytiq’s mission to catalyze global progress toward net-zero emissions through innovative solutions.
Terralytiq welcomes Alysha Hudson as Lead Software Engineer
Terralytiq, a pioneer in enterprise decarbonization solutions, is delighted to announce the addition of Alysha Hudson to its dynamic team as Lead Software Engineer, effective October 2023. Alysha will be a founding member of the company’s New York office and will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of Terralytiq’s innovative decarbonization solutions.
The Imperative and Challenge of Product Decarbonization
In the face of the accelerating climate crisis, this blog post offers a guide to corporate decarbonization, particularly focusing on product decarbonization. We discuss the rising tide of transparency in corporate carbon accounting and reveal that nearly half of global market capitalization now actively discloses carbon footprints. Carbon accounting and decarbonization efforts are not just ethical moves but strategic imperatives for gaining a competitive advantage. This is underscored by the changing business landscape where clients—especially in B2B sectors—are demanding transparency and actionable plans for future decarbonization. Regulatory changes like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the U.S.’ Inflation Reduction Act are additional driving forces. This post also delves into the challenges and complexities of Scope 3 emissions and Life-Cycle Analyses (LCAs), and argues that a new, less resource-intensive approach is essential. Anticipating this need, we introduce Terralytiq’s Low-Carbon Products (LCP), a forthcoming SaaS tool aimed at simplifying carbon footprint data collection and analysis. The central message is that proactive decarbonization is not just environmentally responsible but a multifaceted strategy that offers businesses operational, financial, and reputational gains.
Terralytiq welcomes Fernanda Weiden as Sr. Advisor
Terralytiq Welcomes Fernanda Weiden As Senior Advisor
Terralytiq welcomes Herbert Sablotny as Sr. Advisor
Terralytiq Welcomes Herbert Sablotny As Senior Advisor
Terralytiq Announces Completion of Pre-Seed Round
Terralytiq, a decarbonization SaaS start-up that helps companies reduce their carbon footprint, is delighted to announce the successful completion of its pre-seed fundraising round, securing an impressive $1 million in funding from 17 distinguished individual investors through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE). The funding round took place in June and July and has exceeded the company’s expectations, showcasing the strong confidence and interest from professional angel investors in Terralytiq’s groundbreaking technologies and vision.