Zurich-based startup Timber Carbon sells first CO2 certificates for timber buildings

Published 2026-10-21

The Zurich-based company Timber Carbon has reached an important milestone: the startup has successfully sold its first CO2 certificates. The company specializes in the assessment and certification of buildings that use a high proportion of wood. By using wood instead of concrete or steel, significantly more CO2 can be saved during the construction of houses.

Timber Carbon's business model is based on the idea that sustainable construction should be financially rewarded. When builders choose wood as the primary material, they sequester carbon in the building for the long term. The startup certifies these savings and can subsequently offer them as CO2 certificates on the market. This creates a financial incentive for more environmentally friendly construction projects.

Currently, the Zurich startup's portfolio already includes over 90 new buildings. These projects are located not only in Switzerland but throughout the DACH region, i.e., also in Germany and Austria. The high number of properties shows that interest in sustainable building materials is growing strongly in the real estate industry.

With this step, Timber Carbon is contributing to the decarbonization of the construction sector. Since the construction industry is responsible for a large proportion of global CO2 emissions, many companies are looking for ways to improve their carbon footprint. Timber Carbon's work offers a practical and measurable solution for this, which can support the transition to more sustainable cities.

Sources: Startupticker

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