About
Carbon developer for the real estate sector
We make the climate performance of buildings measurable, verifiable and tradable. Swiss, built on 30 years of timber engineering — and since 2021 a pioneer in establishing timber as a recognised carbon removal solution.
mission & vision
From forests to green cities
Mission
We turn buildings' climate performance into value — making every building a source of verified carbon removal. This gives the real estate industry a tool to make climate-friendly building more economically attractive and to decarbonise the building sector.
Vision
We want to double the share of timber in multi-storey construction within ten years. Switzerland already has the world's highest share. From here, we're driving the transformation toward "green cities".
journey
We built the standard before selling a single credit.
Our foundation is set — now we scale.
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Geographic
beyond the DACH region, with a system adaptable to further countries.
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Material
beyond timber to further biobased building materials.
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platform
expanding the digital ecosystem (login, API/SaaS, carbon-intelligence tools) from design phase to dashboard.
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Integration
connecting to real estate valuation tools so climate performance feeds directly into building valuation.
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Tailwind
SBTi, Oxford Principles, GHG Protocol, EU CRCF, UNFCCC and other climate-relevant frameworks recognise timber construction as carbon removal.
Team
The team behind Timber Carbon
Deep roots in forestry, timber engineering and climate finance — our team combines the expertise it takes to turn buildings into verified carbon removals.
Experienced business and project developer focused on climate finance and strategy. His expertise sits at the interface of the forestry, timber and construction industries. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (TU Braunschweig).
Computer scientist with experience across major companies and startups in the financial sector. He works AI-first, in short development cycles and with a clear preference for simple, efficient solutions that streamline processes and get products into use quickly. At Timber Carbon he leads the development of the digital ecosystem, from data capture to dashboard. Master of Science in Computer Science (EPFL), with studies at UPC Barcelona and KTH Stockholm.
Architect with international experience (Spain, Lebanon, Switzerland), focused on sustainable materials and energy efficiency. At Timber Carbon he plans and delivers timber buildings as carbon removal projects and co-develops methodology and SaaS solutions. Studying MSc Wood Technology at Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Combines experience from architecture, site management and real estate management and approaches building projects consistently from a carbon perspective. Guides timber projects through carbon certification — from first conversation to delivery. Currently training as a certified energy and environmental technician (HF).
Board
For over 30 years an innovator and pacesetter in timber construction — with numerous products, patents and over 4,000 timber projects, one of the industry's most influential entrepreneurs. Has founded several companies and associations and co-founded the Timber Startup Incubator.
For 30 years a multi-founder and business angel, the last 10 years in the Swiss forestry and timber industry (incl. ZürichHolz AG, Fagus Suisse SA, Ligno Carbon Schweiz AG). Environmental engineer (ETH) and Executive Master of Corporate Finance, with experience in impact finance, renewable energy and sustainable building.
Senior Advisors
American businessman focused on green and mass timber housing development. As a founder at Green Canopy NODE and Cambia Capital he has led the development of hundreds of homes, and he is a founder at Rhizar, a software company using AI as a force for good. Co-chair of the ULI Mass Timber National Advisor Council, with an MBA from the University of Washington.
As fourth-generation managing director, leads the internationally active Rhomberg Group (Bregenz) and founded CREE Buildings in 2010 for regenerative building solutions. The name Rhomberg stands for sustainable building, mobility and resource productivity. Graduate engineer (TU Vienna) with postgraduate studies in business management (HSG St. Gallen).
Trained timber merchant with over 40 years' experience in the Swiss timber supply chain — from procurement to building product. Since 2002 he has founded and supported several projects and companies (incl. Raurica Gruppe, Holzkraftwerk I Basel, Fagus Suisse), always aiming to create ecological and economic value from wood as a resource.
Trained forester and ranger with many years in the Kyburg forestry district; after storm Lothar (2000), head of the canton of Zürich's storm-timber centre. In 2005 co-founder and managing director of ZürichHolz AG, plus board mandates incl. at Fagus Suisse. His goal: value for forest owners and the forest.
German businessman with over 40 years' experience in environmental and climate protection and a far-reaching network in politics and business across the German-speaking region. His focus areas are building, energy and mobility. Active for the DESERTEC Foundation and the Bauhaus Erde initiative, among others, and as head of government and business relations at Rhomberg Holding and advisor to the Brüninghoff Group.
Partner
Our network
Strong partnerships carry our work: In research, standards, timber construction and carbon markets.
Clients & project partners
building owners, timber builders and developers who have their climate performance certified.
Methodology & Research
Networks & Memberships
Funders & Investors
Migros Pioneer Fund
Our innovation partner The Migros Pioneer Fund supports sustainable solutions for social challenges in order to initiate systemic change towards a sustainable society. The impact-oriented funding approach combines financial support with active funding and risk management. The fund is part of the Migros Group's social commitment and has an annual budget of around CHF 15 million. It is supported by Migros Group companies such as Denner, Migros Bank, Migrol, migrolino and Ex Libris.
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Built by Nature
Our funding partner Built by Nature is a network and grant-making fund dedicated to accelerating the timber building transformation in Europe: radically reducing embodied carbon; safely storing carbon in our buildings for generations; and sequestering carbon by championing forest stewardship and regeneration.
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Work with us
We give climate-friendly building real value — and drive the shift toward greener cities. For that, we're looking for people who want to help shape this transformation.
No open positions right now
But we're always looking for exceptional talent — get in touch anyway.
Talk to us
Timber Carbon · Ausstellungsstrasse 36, 8005 Zürich · info@timbercarbon.ch · +41 (0)58 255 42 60