For Investors
Why Now. Why Africa. Why ZeroCarbon.
The Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI), launched at COP27, has set a target to produce 300 million carbon credits annually by 2030 and channel $6 billion in revenue to local communities. ZeroCarbon is building the infrastructure to make this possible — starting with the farmers who make it real.
$2B+
Current voluntary carbon market value, growing 5–50x by 2030
300M
Annual carbon credits targeted by ACMI for Africa by 2030
$6B
Revenue target for African communities through carbon markets
Competitive Edge
What Sets ZeroCarbon Apart
Real-Time Verification
GPS geotagging and satellite monitoring provide buyers with verifiable, high-integrity carbon credits — not estimates.
Farmer-First Contracts
Standardized contracts protect farmers from exploitation, ensuring fair pricing and transparent earnings — unlike intermediary-heavy models.
End-to-End Platform
From farmer registration to credit trading — one integrated platform vs. the fragmented, project-based approaches that dominate today.
Traction & Milestones
Built, Live, and Growing
ZeroCarbon isn't a concept — it's a working platform. Here's what we've achieved so far:
MVP platform built and deployed at zerocarbon.africa
Farmer registration and GPS geotagging system operational
Research-backed carbon measurement methodology developed
Pilot program with smallholder farmer cooperatives
Scale to 5,000+ farmers across 3 regions in Year 1
Generate first batch of verified carbon credits for market
The Team
Built by People Who Understand the Problem
Wesley Kijedi
Co-Founder & CTO
Software engineer specializing in climate-tech innovation. Leads platform architecture and technical strategy.
Judy Wangare
Co-Founder & Climate Lead
Environmentalist and climate justice activist. Drives partnerships, policy alignment, and community engagement.
Gladwel Njeri
Community Development Lead
Social development specialist. Manages farmer onboarding and cooperative relationships on the ground.
Solomon Rabin
Agricultural Extension Officer
Expert in sustainable farming practices. Bridges the gap between technology and on-farm implementation.
Interested in Backing Africa's Carbon Infrastructure?
We're looking for partners who share our vision of a fair, transparent carbon market that works for African farmers and global buyers alike.