Sylvera

Sylvera is a carbon ratings company founded in 2020 in London that has raised $57M to bring transparency and independent analysis to the voluntary carbon market. The company rates carbon offset projects on a standardized scale based on their additionality, permanence, and co-benefits, similar to how credit rating agencies rate bonds. Sylvera analyzes satellite imagery, project documentation, and scientific literature to produce ratings that help carbon credit buyers evaluate whether the emissions reductions claimed by a project actually occurred and will persist. As corporate net-zero commitments have driven rapid growth in carbon credit purchases, the need for independent quality assessment has become critical following scandals where major projects were found to have significantly overclaimed carbon removal or avoidance. Sylvera serves corporate buyers, financial institutions, and carbon market participants who need to make defensible purchasing decisions and avoid reputational risk from low-quality credits. The company's data platform provides portfolio analytics, market intelligence, and project tracking for professional carbon market participants. Sylvera has become a recognized authority in carbon credit quality assessment alongside BeZero Carbon.