About
Patch is a comprehensive climate action platform designed to help businesses navigate the complex world of carbon markets with confidence. At its core, Patch provides access to a curated global network of high-integrity carbon credit projects spanning forestry, renewable energy, direct air capture, and other climate solutions. The platform combines powerful data tools, modern software infrastructure, and deep human expertise to support every stage of a company's carbon strategy. Key capabilities include the Patch Platform for managing and tracking carbon credit portfolios, an RFP tool to run faster and more competitive procurement processes, and an Offtake feature that allows businesses to fund emerging climate tech while securing future carbon credit access. The Radius offering helps companies amplify impact by engaging their broader network. Patch also delivers Embedded Climate Strategy services, providing bespoke advisory support aligned to each company's sustainability goals. Their Carbon Advisory team helps organizations make informed decisions about credit selection, project due diligence, and long-term portfolio diversification. Patch is ideal for corporate sustainability officers, ESG teams, climate investors, and enterprises committed to science-based targets (SBTi). With a trust-and-safety framework underpinning every transaction, Patch has earned the confidence of leading global brands seeking credible, measurable climate impact.
Key Features
- Carbon Credit Marketplace: Access a vetted global network of high-integrity carbon credit projects across multiple project types including forestry, renewables, and carbon removal.
- RFP Procurement Tool: Run faster, more competitive carbon credit procurement processes with structured RFP workflows tailored for enterprise sustainability teams.
- Embedded Climate Strategy: Receive strategy services dynamically tailored to your business goals, including net-zero roadmaps and SBTi-aligned carbon programming.
- Offtake & Climate Tech Funding: Fund emerging climate technology projects while securing future access to high-quality carbon credits through structured offtake agreements.
- Carbon Advisory Services: Work with Patch's expert team to navigate project due diligence, portfolio diversification, and compliance with evolving carbon market standards.
Use Cases
- Corporate sustainability teams sourcing and retiring high-integrity carbon credits to meet annual net-zero targets.
- Enterprises running competitive RFP processes to procure carbon credits from multiple vetted project developers.
- Climate investors and impact-focused companies funding early-stage climate tech through structured offtake agreements.
- Chief Sustainability Officers building multi-year carbon credit portfolios with expert advisory support.
- Companies aligning their carbon strategy with SBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard for credible emissions reduction reporting.
Pros
- High-Integrity Credit Standards: Patch applies rigorous trust-and-safety frameworks to ensure every carbon credit in its marketplace meets science-backed quality thresholds.
- End-to-End Platform: Covers the full carbon credit lifecycle—from discovery and procurement to management, reporting, and retirement—in a single platform.
- Expert Advisory Support: Access to dedicated climate experts who provide guidance on strategy, project selection, and alignment with corporate net-zero commitments.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Patch's data-led approach gives sustainability teams the evidence and confidence to expand and diversify their carbon credit programs.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: Patch's platform and advisory services are geared toward larger organizations, making it potentially cost-prohibitive for small businesses or NGOs.
- Niche Use Case: The platform is exclusively focused on carbon markets and climate strategy, limiting its applicability to organizations with active sustainability mandates.
- Requires Domain Expertise to Maximize Value: Getting the most out of advanced features like Offtake or multi-year contracts may require internal sustainability expertise or reliance on Patch's advisory team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patch Carbon?
Patch is a climate platform that enables businesses to buy, manage, and sell high-integrity carbon credits from a global network of vetted climate projects, supported by data tools and expert advisory services.
How does Patch ensure the quality of its carbon credits?
Patch applies a rigorous trust-and-safety framework including project due diligence, alignment with recognized standards, and ongoing monitoring to ensure every credit meets high-integrity requirements.
What is the Patch Offtake feature?
Offtake allows companies to fund emerging climate technology projects upfront, securing forward contracts for carbon credits and supporting the development of next-generation climate solutions.
Who is Patch designed for?
Patch is built for corporate sustainability officers, ESG teams, climate investors, and enterprise organizations committed to science-based targets and net-zero strategies.
Does Patch support SBTi-aligned strategies?
Yes, Patch provides guidance aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), including resources on the latest Corporate Net-Zero Standard to help companies take immediate and credible climate action.
