Peace of mind when offsetting your carbon footprint

Decades of experience in forestry, conservation and AI
in support of your sustainability initiatives.

The challenge
01
We are facing a climate emergency and need to act now. Limiting global warming to 1.5ºC can only be achieved through a mix of reducing our emissions and removing carbon from the atmosphere.
02
The single most powerful and efficient tool we have for sucking up CO2 from the air are our trees. Still, scaling our forests requires deep domain knowledge, access to land, capital, and a long-term commitment.
03
Though Carbon Markets are maturing, they still lack the transparency, rigor and standardization levels required to have impact at scale.

Our contribution

01

Our forestry expertise

A proven track record developing quality reforestation/afforestation and conservation projects for the last 30 years. 

02

Our data expertise

We have the sensor, data and AI expertise. More importantly, we have unique growth and genetic data as a result of our decades of experience with native and adapted species.

03

Conservation and regional know-how

We have experience operating and managing large natural spaces in LATAM, collaborating actively with governments, partners and academy. 

04

A long-term commitment

Nature-based projects require conviction, patience and a level of commitment that is essential to develop multi-generational projects. We are convinced and committed. 

Carbon TilesTM: quality, flexible and accountable carbon offsetting

Material control over your carbon stocks 

Carbon Tiles link the carbon offsets to the natural resources that created them, providing a tangible and credible way for you and your stakeholders to trace your offsets. No greenwashing allowed. 

Forget about risk 

We add an additional line of defense to protect your Carbon Tiles against threats to permanence such as plagues, local draughts, fires or other unforeseen events. Peace of mind so you can focus on your commitments.

Adapted to your sustainability efforts 

The modularity of Carbon Tiles adapts to your evolving needs, your carbon reduction strategy and the specific sustainability ambitions you wish to convey to your stakeholders. 

Data-Driven monitoring

Automated reporting

Through your dashboard you will access your portfolio status, carbon capture achievements and forecasts.  

Our sensors provide updated and evidence-driven information about your carbon stock  and its evolution. 

We automatically generate reports that you can download for your stakeholders with the key KPIs and highlights.

About us

Our story

Over 20 years ago, Leandro Sigman and Marco Bressan began two separate journeys that eventually converged with the foundation of Cambium. Leandro’s family business had acquired Shell Forestry’s Argentinean and Paraguayan operations to create Pomera. Pomera grew to become a forestry leader in the region and, due to its expansion and operations, now owns unique data and IP related to genetics, tree growth, land, forestry, and the conservation of native species.

Around the time Pomera was being created, Marco was finishing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. These studies were largely motivated by a surge in forest fires that devastated Patagonia and the need for intelligent remote sensing systems. Eventually, Marco contributed to the development of one of the first real-time imagery analytics platform in the space sector, built the first center of excellence in Data & Analytics in the financial sector in Europe and led the data transformation in two of the largest European banks.

Cambium now brings together decades of experience in forestry, technology, and finance to focus on the supply side of quality carbon offsets and with the ambition to make a significant impact in the planet’s carbon removal goals.

Why Cambium?

How to name a company with the mission to sequester CO2 and restore the balance of our atmosphere? How can we emphasize our commitment to nature-based solutions as the most effective way to achieve this goal?

Unlike animals, trees never stop growing. Their Cambium, the layer of non-specialized cells underneath the bark, allows trees to grow in volume by generating new tissues such as the xylem and the phloem. Cambium is therefore the main tissue responsible for carbon sequestration, as the specialized cells that derive from it consolidate the sugars that were created during photosynthesis, transforming them into lignin and cellulose, biopolymers which fix and store the carbon that trees capture from the CO2 in the atmosphere.

In addition to its botanical meaning, the Latin etymology of Cambium means change.

This is why embodies our nature-based solution for carbon sequestration and commitment to positive change, driven by innovation and respect for nature's role in building a sustainable future.

Where do we operate?

We began our journey in South America, where we have a deep understanding of the land, nature, trees, and society.

Additionally, Central and South America are home to a significant portion of the planet's afforestation and reforestation potential. Therefore, we believe that investments should be focused primarily where they can yield the fastest results against the climate emergency that we are facing.

However, while we started where we feel comfortable and see high potential for positive impact, our ambition is to contribute a substantial share of the worldwide carbon capture needed to keep global warming below 1.5°C. This can only be achieved if we think and operate on a global scale and prepare for the next stages of our expansion. Thus, the tools and knowledge we are developing are designed to be global, and our plans extend beyond South America and even beyond the forestry sector, encompassing a broader scope that reflects our commitment to global sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Our Forests 

A proven
track record

We love forests and the benefits they bring along.

We have experience developing quality reforestation/afforestation and conservation projects. 

We have worked in different regions, with a variety of species, and different goals, such as conservation.

Mix of native species in Mesopotamia, Paraguay

The South American Mesopotamia is a rich eco-region located between the Uruguay and Paraná rivers, covering areas in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Paraguay. Some of its representative tree species of these rainforests are: Lapacho (Tabebuia spp.), Urunday (Astronium fraxinifolium), Palo Santo (Bulnesia sarmientoi), Quebracho Colorado (Schinopsis balansae) or Timbó (Enterolobium contortisiliquum)

Holm Oak forest in Extremadura, Spain

Holm oaks -Quercus ilex/Quercus rotundifolia- are the paradigmatic species of the Mediterranean forest, coexisting in perfect harmony with the rest of the flora of this climatic area. They cover the largest surface of forest in the Iberian Peninsula, with more than 3 million hectares (30.000 km2). Since ancient times, farmers, aware of the benefits of this type of tree, have maintained specimens of holm oak among their crops, forming the traditional landscape known as "dehesa", a multifunctional, agrosylvopastoral system and cultural landscape of southern and central Spain and southern Portugal.

Eucalyptus plantations in Misiones, Argentina

Eucalyptus grandis is a species of tall, fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia that is widely cultivated around the world for its wood. Its fast growth speed and huge final size make it an attractive option for forestry and plantation purposes, as it is highly efficient in atmospheric CO2 removal, as it can reach heights of up to 50 meters in just 15 years; very few tree species can reach this pace of growth in that period of time. 

Pino Ponderosa plantation in Patagonia, Argentina

Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), is a species of pine tree that is native to western North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico. It is a  valuable species for carbon capture and storage due to its rapid growth, large size, and long lifespan (over 500 years). It has shown good adaptability in some areas of South America, especially on the slopes of the Andes on both sides, Chile and Argentina.  

Cambium forestry projects

Murmullos

Surface

22 hectares

LOCATION

Argentina (Patagonia)

Main tree species

Ponderosa Pine

Estimated annual carbon capture

473 tCO2/year

Biodiversity and social benefits index (0-10 scale)

TBD

Garruchos

Surface

978 hectares

LOCATION

Argentina (Corrientes)

Main tree species

Hybrid of Pinus elliotti & Pinus caribaea

Estimated annual carbon capture

28.496 tCO2/year

Biodiversity and social benefits index (0-10 scale)

TBD

Fortín Paunero

Surface

200 ha

LOCATION

Argentina (Buenos Aires Province)

Main tree species

Eucalyptus grandis

Estimated annual carbon capture

4.500 tCO2/year

Biodiversity and social benefits index (0-10 scale)

TBD

Our Forests 

A proven
track record

We love forests and the benefits they bring along. We have experience developing quality reforestation/afforestation and conservation projects. 

We have worked in different regions, with a variety of species, and different goals, such as conservation. Here are some examples of this work.

Mix of native species in Mesopotamia, Paraguay

The South American Mesopotamia is a rich eco-region located between the Uruguay and Paraná rivers, covering areas in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Paraguay. Some of the representative tree species of these rainforests are: Lapacho (Tabebuia spp.), Urunday (Astronium fraxinifolium), Palo Santo (Bulnesia sarmientoi), Quebracho Colorado (Schinopsis balansae) or Timbó (Enterolobium contortisiliquum)

Holm Oak forest in Extremadura, Spain

Holm oaks -Quercus ilex/Quercus rotundifolia- are the paradigmatic species of the Mediterranean forest, coexisting in perfect harmony with the rest of the flora of this climatic area. They cover the largest surface of forest in the Iberian Peninsula, with more than 3 million hectares (30.000 km2). Since ancient times, farmers, aware of the benefits of this type of tree, have maintained specimens of holm oak among their crops, forming the traditional landscape known as "dehesa", a multifunctional, agrosylvopastoral system and cultural landscape of southern and central Spain and southern Portugal.

Eucalyptus plantations in Corrientes, Argentina

Eucalyptus grandis is a species of tall, fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia that is widely cultivated around the world for its wood. Its fast growth speed and impressive size are what makes it an attractive option for forestry and plantation purposes. It is highly efficient in atmospheric CO2 removal, as it can reach heights of up to 50 meters in just 15 years; very few tree species achieve this pace of growth. However, this growth comes at a cost, such as a high water consumption or the shadowing of species with slow growth. This is why the sustainable design of eucalyptus forests should combine the right choice of geography with strong expertise.

Pino Ponderosa plantation in Patagonia, Argentina

Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), is a species of pine tree that is native to western North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico. It is a valuable species for carbon capture and storage due to its rapid growth, large size, and long lifespan (over 500 years). It has shown good adaptability in some areas of South America, especially on the slopes of the Andes on both sides, Chile and Argentina.  

Cambium forestry projects

Garruchos Argentina (Corrientes)

Total surface

978 ha

Tree species

Pinus hybrid (66%)
Eucalyptus grandis (31%)
Natives (3%)

Credit period and start date

30 years
since 1-09-2022 

Average annual carbon capture

28.496 tCO2/year

Biodiversity

****

Total Tiles

19

Murmullos Argentina (Patagonia)

Total surface

22 ha

Tree species

Pinus ponderosa (100%)

Credit period and start date

30 years since 1-09-2022 

Average annual carbon capture

473 tCO2/year

Biodiversity

***

Total Tiles

 1

Fortín PauneroArgentina (Buenos Aires Province)

Total surface

200 ha

Tree species

Eucaliptus grandis (100%)

Credit period and start date

50 years since 01-04-2023

Average annual carbon capture

9.000 tCO2/year

Biodiversity

**

Total Tiles

4

Tapyta Paraguay (alto Paraná)

Total surface

176 ha

Tree species

Eucaliptus grandis (100%)

Credit period and start date

40 years since 01-09-2022

Average annual carbon capture

7.920 tCO2/year

Biodiversity

**

Total Tiles

3

Recommended readings

The case for Negative Emissions- Coalition for Negative Emissions, 2021

Nature-based solutions and carbon dioxide removal-CEPAL, 2022

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