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About us

Our mission

Enabling carbon removal

Founded in 2020, Accend's mission is simple, help scale up the carbon removal industry. We realised that accurate and trustworthy carbon removal documentation was fundamental for the market to function. Our approach combines software with service to allow carbon removal projects to access carbon financing whilst focusing on what they do best, removing CO2 from the atmoshphere. Fast forward to today we have a global portfolio of accredited projects and are trusted by some of the world's leading buyers of engineered CDR credits.

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WHY PARTNER WITH US?

A trusted adviser

Carbon removal projects looking to generate carbon credits come to us for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and brokerage services to accelerate their growth and impact. We leverage software and services enabling effective access to credit revenue so that carbon projects can expand. 

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Our DNA

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Integrity

We prioritize building trust through close connections with clients. Transparency, accountability, and a shared commitment to sustainability are the cornerstones of the trust we earn.

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Proactivity

We go beyond the desk, actively engaging with every facility. Our commitment to firsthand inspection ensures credibility and allows us to understand the people behind the projects we champion.

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Community

We strive to empower the local CDR community and believe the majority of credit sales revenues should go to real changemakers on the ground.

Corporate Responsibility

At Accend, we hold ourselves to the same high standards we expect from the carbon removal projects we support.

  • CDR Industry Commitments: This year, we proudly signed the CDR Industry Commitments, aligning ourselves with a shared vision for rigorous standards, transparency, and integrity in the carbon removal space. This underscores our commitment to driving real, verifiable climate impact.

  • Leading by Example: We have published our first comprehensive Carbon Footprint Report, taking stock of our operational footprint and committing to ambitious emissions reductions. We are also removing all of our residual Scope 3 emissions, reinforcing our dedication to climate-positive leadership.

This commitment to accountability ensures that we not only enable meaningful carbon removal solutions but also actively contribute to a low-carbon future.

Team

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Business Administration Manager

Smita Atak

Meet Smita – Accend’s expert in carbon credit transactions and buyer relations. With over a decade experience in international sales, marketing, customer care, and tech support, Smita is a seasoned expert. Having worked in India and the UAE, Smita brings both skill and cultural awareness to the table. From handling credit deliveries to managing payments, she ensures every part of the process is handled smoothly and professionally. 
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Head of Policy and Communications

Alix Bolle

Based in Brussels, Alix drives our partnership strategy, monitors the evolving policy landscape, and communicates our impact. With over a decade in climate policy, she has been pivotal in building alliances and guiding key discussions on urgent climate issues across Europe. Before joining Accend, Alix served as Policy Director at Carbon Gap, a leading NGO in CDR advocacy in the EU. Her background spans a wide range of climate initiatives – from just transition and community power to fossil fuel divestment – bringing a depth of experience rooted in climate justice to the CDR space.

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LCA Expert

Maria Feced Mateu

LCA and EPD practioner with more than a decade of experience in the field, Maria ensures quality and precision. When not delivering LCA for Accend's clients, Maria teaches Life Cycle Assessment at The University of Oberta de Catalunya.
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CEO

Paul Ferguson

Pauls brings a wealth of expertise from his two-decade journey in the energy and sustainability sectors, where he held pivotal roles as a board member, managing director, commercial director, and business developer.
Under Paul’s leadership, Accend has made a significant impact, contributing to the removal of over 100,000 tons of CO2 in just three years. Fueled by a passion for innovation, his strategic vision and commitment have been instrumental in Accend’s success.
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Business Development Director

Gregor Morrison

Building on 15 years' experience working in environmental sustainability and education, Gregor brings expertise in overseeing energy efficiency, waste management and product certification projects. He has worked with a diverse range of partners from the public and private sector to meet their sustainability goals.

Get in touch

Whether your a biochar company looking for a life cycle assessment or a carbon credit buyer, or simply have a question - we'd love to hear from you.