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Impact Units

Turning climate action into measurable value

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A BETTER AGRI-FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN

Certifying real impact where it matters most

A BETTER AGRI-FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN

Certifying real impact where it matters most

Impact Units are verified, tradable certificates that represent measurable greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions or removals directly within your supply chain. Unlike traditional carbon credits, Impact Units focus on decarbonization at the source, helping you achieve Scope 3 reduction goals and align with global standards like SBTi and the GHG Protocol.

HOW IT WORKS

From climate initiatives to verified results

HOW IT WORKS

From climate initiatives to verified results

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Science-backed methodologies:
We quantify, monitor, and verify GHG reductions using advanced methodologies tailored to fertilizer-related interventions.

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Blockchain-secured registry:
Each unit is unique, traceable, and backed by transparent data, ensuring integrity and compliance.

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Independent verification:
Proba collaborates with trusted third-party auditors to guarantee the accuracy and trustworthiness of every Impact Unit.

BENEFITS OF IMPACT UNITS

Turning sustainability into a shared success

BENEFITS OF IMPACT UNITS

Turning sustainability into a shared success

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Upstream: Project developers

  • Strengthen the business case for sustainability initiatives.
  • Share costs with downstream partners.
  • Generate verified, tradeable certificates to monetize low-carbon agri-food products.
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Downstream: Reporting companies

  • Achieve Scope 3 reduction goals.
  • Ensure compliance with SBTi and GHG Protocol standards.
  • Enhance transparency and trust in sustainability reporting.

Impact Units offer a lot of flexibility by separating environmental attributes from physical commodities, enabling verified carbon reductions to be traded independently. This innovative approach helps project developers maximize value and supports reporting companies in achieving measurable progress toward sustainability goals.

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WHAT SETS PROBA APART?

Built for integrity, speed and impact

WHAT SETS PROBA APART?

Built for integrity, speed and impact

  • Tailored for fertilizer-related decarbonization:
    • Proba specializes in fertilizer-related decarbonization, leveraging methodologies and emission factors customized for the agri-food sector.
  • Simplified processes:
    • From project onboarding to certification, our platform minimizes complexity, making sustainability actionable and scalable.

REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS

From farms to supermarkets

REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS

From farms to supermarkets

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Fertilizer producers

Quantify the benefits of low-carbon fertilizers and offer premium products backed by verified impact.

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Farmer cooperatives and commodity traders

Access co-financing opportunities while demonstrating sustainability leadership to buyers.

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CPGs and reporting companies

Purchase Impact Units to support Scope 3 compliance and showcase measurable progress toward net-zero goals.

THE PROBA REGISTRY

Where trust meets transparency

THE PROBA REGISTRY

Where trust meets transparency

Our platform integrates globally recognized standards like ISO 14064, SBTi and GHG Protocol, ensuring robust and transparent quantification. 

Proba’s blockchain-based registry tracks the lifecycle of every Impact Unit, from origination to claimings, ensuring they are unique, verifiable, and aligned with global best practices. Our system safeguards against double counting and simplifies compliance reporting for all stakeholders.
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YOUR FIRST STEPS

How to get started

YOUR FIRST STEPS

How to get started

Identify

We help you uncover promising carbon finance opportunities based on your current product portfolio, sustainability projects, or upcoming innovations like low-carbon fertilizers.

Quantify

Using our science-backed methodologies, we calculate the real impact of your sustainability interventions.

Verify

Independent third-party auditors verify your results to ensure accuracy and transparency.

Issue

We issue verified, tradable certificates that prove your decarbonization efforts, turning your impact into measurable value.

Connect

Through our network, we help you find partners in your supply chain, such as downstream buyers, who can co-finance your interventions and claim the environmental benefits.

Transfer

We facilitate the smooth transfer of certificates to downstream actors, ensuring they can claim the climate benefits and achieve compliant Scope 3 reductions.

READY TO START?

Impact Units could be right for you

READY TO START?

Impact Units could be right for you

Whether you’re a farmer cooperative looking to certify your projects, a fertilizer producer looking to incentivize low carbon technologies or a buyer seeking verified Scope 3 reductions, Proba is your partner in creating measurable, scalable change.

You might be wondering:

What are Insetting Certificates, and how are they different from carbon credits?

Insetting Certificates represent verified reductions or removals of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions achieved within a company’s value chain. Unlike carbon credits, which are often used for offsetting external emissions, Insetting Certificates focus on decarbonizing supply chains by directly linking emissions reductions to the company’s own operations or products.

What are the key benefits of Insetting Certificates?
  • Scope 3 compliance: Support accurate reporting of supply chain emissions reductions.
  • Transparency and trust: Secured via blockchain to ensure no double counting and full traceability.
  • Financial collaboration: Enable co-financing and shared value creation among supply chain partners.
  • Sustainability targets: Help companies meet Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas protocol (GHG Protocol) requirements. 
How are Insetting Certificates generated?

Insetting Certificates are generated through verified decarbonization projects within the supply chain. These projects follow Proba’s robust methodologies, ensuring emissions reductions are measurable, additional, and aligned with global standards. Advanced digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems and third-party validation support their credibility.

What types of projects qualify for generating Insetting Certificates?

Projects must directly reduce or remove emissions within the supply chain, such as:

  • Adoption of advanced fertilizers (e.g., inhibitors, controlled-release fertilizers).
  • Transition to green ammonia production.
  • Renewable energy implementation in production facilities.
All projects are subject to Proba’s standards and methodologies for verification.

 

How can companies use Insetting Certificates?

Insetting Certificates can be used to:

  • Meet Scope 3 emissions reduction targets.
  • Enhance sustainability claims with verified, measurable impact.
  • Build partnerships by sharing the financial and environmental benefits with supply chain stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate compliance with sustainability frameworks like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and SBTi.