How CarbonSpace Supports Transparent Reforestation Monitoring for Impact Hero

By Lior Torenberg

February 14th, 2025

At CarbonSpace, we believe that precise, reliable data is the foundation for impactful climate action. Our collaboration with Impact Hero enabled us to deliver on that promise by supporting reforestation efforts in the Global South.

For reforestation projects to be effective in the fight against climate change, it’s essential to track and verify their carbon sequestration impact. However, this process presents significant challenges:

High costs and logistical barriers: Traditional carbon monitoring relies on extensive on-site data collection, requiring specialized personnel, equipment, and resources. This approach is expensive and impractical for small to mid-sized projects, particularly in remote or fragmented locations.
Complexity of carbon sequestration science: Measuring how different tree species absorb carbon over time is complex. Carbon storage depends on species type, environmental conditions, and growth stages, making it difficult to estimate impact with precision.
Scalability and consistency: Many reforestation efforts operate across multiple sites. Conventional methods struggle to deliver consistent, comparable carbon data at scale.

Impact Hero needed a scalable, cost-effective, and scientifically rigorous solution to quantify their projects' climate impact—without the logistical constraints of traditional carbon monitoring.

The Solution

CarbonSpace provides an innovative, data-driven approach to measuring carbon sequestration. By leveraging satellite, AI, and ground sensor data, we deliver high-resolution CO₂ flux measurements that enable organizations like Impact Hero to track carbon absorption with unparalleled accuracy and scalability.

Through our collaboration, Impact Hero has been able to:

Monitor carbon sequestration at any site: Our platform covers plots as small as 1 hectare across diverse geographies, ensuring consistent monitoring across all reforestation sites.
Receive monthly carbon sequestration data: Impact Hero receives monthly data points about how its projects are performing, enabling adaptability and decision making.
Rely on a tested, peer-reviewed methodology: Our top-down and bottom-up measurement approach ensures scientifically validated data, enhancing the credibility of reported carbon sequestration figures.

The Impact

Partnering with CarbonSpace has provided Impact Hero with measurable advantages in their sustainability initiatives:

Cost savings: Our satellite-powered monitoring is up to 90% more cost-effective than traditional carbon measurement methods, allowing more funds to be allocated directly to reforestation.
Improved transparency and accountability: CarbonSpace’s independent, science-backed carbon tracking ensures that stakeholders receive clear, accurate impact data, reinforcing trust and credibility.
Scalable monitoring for global projects: Unlike manual assessments, our AI-enhanced platform can track sequestration across diverse sites, offering a unified view of reforestation impact.
Data-driven optimization: By analyzing sequestration trends over time, Impact Hero can fine-tune their planting strategies for maximum long-term effectiveness.

"Our partnership with CarbonSpace aligns with our long-term vision of fostering healthy, sustainable ecosystems that benefit both people and the planet... By using CarbonSpace’s technology, we’re setting a new standard for tracking and maximizing the environmental impact of reforestation projects," said Dr. Hannah Schragmann, Chief Transparency Officer at Impact Hero. "This data empowers us to improve our practices over time, adapting our approach based on real-world evidence. Additionally, this partnership enhances our ability to attract more supporters, as we can confidently share measurable results and establish a transparent, evidence-based model for impactful reforestation."

Take the Next Step With CarbonSpace

At CarbonSpace, we are committed to making climate data more accessible, actionable, and transparent. Our partnership with Impact Hero exemplifies how advanced carbon monitoring technology can support reforestation efforts with trusted and verifiable insights.

Want to learn how CarbonSpace can help your organization measure and optimize its climate impact? Get in touch to explore solutions.