Empowering businesses across the DACH region to support climate action
2025 kicks off with two companies announcing a strategic partnership in the B2B carbon market sector: q-bility, a digital marketplace specializing in the mandatory market, and First Climate, a leader in the voluntary market for over 25 years, agreed on a collaboration. Together, the partners aim to support businesses across the DACH region to commit to more sustainability and climate action.
q-bility is the only B2B marketplace in Germany to provide companies with a carbon credit trading platform in compliance with emissions regulations under the country’s GHG-quota trading law (German: THG-Quota; Treibhausgas-Quota) and national emissions trading system (German: nEHS; national Emissionshandel). The platform offers tools to analyze market prices and developments, making it easier and quicker for companies to offer and purchase carbon credits within the compliance market.
Through this new partnership with First Climate, a long-term voluntary carbon market service provider, carbon project developer, and ESG specialist, q-bility is introducing businesses on their platform to opportunities in voluntary climate action —whether that be through supporting high-quality climate action projects, purchasing renewable energy for company locations globally or sustainability reporting under the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
"For companies operating in both the mandatory voluntary carbon markets—or those looking to enter them—finding the right solutions can be a challenge. That’s where our partnership with q-bility comes in. Together, we’re closing this gap and making it easier for businesses to go beyond compliance and take meaningful climate action—because in the face of a growing climate crisis, those steps are more urgent than ever," says Mike Hatert, COO of First Climate Markets AG."Too often, sustainability is seen as just another hurdle. But through our collaboration with q-bility, we want to show that climate action is also a huge opportunity to gain a competitive edge."
q-bility's co-founder Dominik Trisl agreed, “We are proud to support our customers to navigate their emissions obligations, but climate science shows us that we need more engagement across all sectors. Having First Climate as an established partner in the voluntary climate action space is a game changer for us and for our customers who are looking to do more.”
The partners have expressed their eagerness to explore further how they can work together to raise awareness for companies in the DACH region on the benefits of voluntary climate action. Together, First Climate and q-bility are committed to empowering businesses with effective tools for impactful climate action.
About q-bility
In order to achieve the climate targets, the requirements for trading emissions certificates are becoming more stringent, particularly in the area of GHG quotas and national (nEHS) and European emissions trading (EU-ETS 2). To successfully manage these challenges in the future, companies need reliable and efficient trading instruments. q-bility supports its customers in this endeavor: Trading is fully digital via their marketplace, which connects buyers and sellers on equal footing, with a focus on price transparency and reliability to help businesses navigate the challenges of tomorrow.
Website: https://q-bility.com/
About First Climate
First Climate is a leading global provider of corporate climate and sustainability solutions with more than 25 years of experience. They develop, finance, and source verified emissions reductions and carbon removal projects worldwide. First Climate also develops tailored procurement strategies for renewable energy, offering a wide range of sourcing options to help our clients reduce their energy-related carbon footprint. Their experienced sustainability consultants also offer companies with cutting-edge solutions for their ESG strategy and reporting.
Website: https://www.firstclimate.com/
