Respira, a carbon finance company, has teamed up with Palladium, an expert in international development and nature-based solutions, to launch two new funds: Respira Carbon 2 and Vivair. The partnership aims to raise capital to invest in high-quality, secure nature-based carbon projects worldwide, setting new standards for transparency, quality, and impact monitoring in the voluntary carbon market.
Palladium will act as an impact, ESG, and risk advisor for Respira without altering the existing structure of the funds. These projects will generate carbon credits that corporations can purchase to help offset their unavoidable emissions, contributing to their net-zero targets while delivering immediate environmental benefits crucial for combating the climate crisis.
Both Respira Carbon 2 and Vivair will focus exclusively on nature-based solutions that restore, manage, and protect ecosystems such as forests, soils, and wetlands. These initiatives not only sequester carbon but also enhance biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and support local communities, particularly in the Global South. By targeting these nature-based solutions, the funds address some of the most critical and underfunded aspects of climate action.
The Respira Vivair credits are tailored for corporate investors, while Respira Carbon 2 targets financial investors seeking returns from selling premium credits. This dual structure allows both corporate and financial stakeholders to engage in the expanding market for nature-based solutions.
The collaboration between Respira and Palladium aims to strengthen market capacity, offering secure, reliable options for corporations looking to offset emissions.
Ana Haurie, CEO of Respira said, “At a time when the quality and integrity of carbon credits are under intense scrutiny, our collaboration with Palladium ensures that corporations can invest with confidence in projects that deliver tangible, verifiable environmental benefits. We are not just offering carbon credits; we are providing a pathway to meaningful climate action.”
Andrew Sutherland, Head of Natural Capital at Palladium said, “We are creating a powerful force for positive change. This collaboration comes at a crucial time, as corporations increasingly seek trustworthy partners in the carbon credit space.”
