Sylvera and BlueLayer Launch World’s First Live Carbon Data to Unlock $2B Investment

Sylvera, a carbon data company in London, has teamed up with BlueLayer, a digital infrastructure provider. Their groundbreaking partnership seeks to change the carbon credit market. The partnership brings the first live carbon project and inventory data set. This aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and market access.

The initiative seeks to close the gap between supply and demand. It will also direct billions to finance essential carbon credit projects.

Bridging the Gap Between Carbon Credit Buyers and Suppliers

Projections show that the carbon credit market will grow tremendously. By 2030, it could grow to $7–$35 billion, according to MSCI. Several factors are driving this expansion.

Demand for carbon removal credits is rising. Many view them as more credible, even though they cost more. Companies with ambitious climate goals for 2030 will likely rely on carbon credits to offset emissions. Buyers now focus on high-quality credits. They prefer projects with strong standards and clear transparency.

Looking further ahead, MSCI projects the market could reach $45–$250 billion by 2050. This growth will be driven by urgent corporate demand, as many companies approach their net-zero deadlines.

The market will also shift toward removal credits, which could make up two-thirds of its value. These trends highlight the increasing importance of carbon credits in global climate strategies.

However, carbon market have long been hindered by inefficiencies and lack of transparency. Buyers face challenges in finding high-quality credits that align with their sustainability goals. Project developers face slow processes when responding to buyer requests and getting funding.

Sylvera and BlueLayer’s partnership tackles these problems. It streamlines data exchange and boosts market access for buyers and developers.

This partnership uses BlueLayer’s digital tools and Sylvera’s carbon ratings skills. Project developers can show their carbon projects to buyers. Buyers also get real-time access to inventory, pricing, and project details. This helps them make better procurement decisions.

This is all done in a standard format for verified buyers. Buyers get real-time data with Sylvera’s Connect to Supply solution. This tool helps them easily evaluate and buy quality carbon credits.

Source: Sylvera Connect to Supply platform

What are the Advantages for Project Developers?

This initiative helps project developers make money while keeping control of their data. By joining BlueLayer, developers connect with a large buyer network looking for quality credits. Some of the core benefits include:

Increased Visibility: Developers can connect with a wide range of buyers, boosting carbon credit sales for both pipeline and issuing projects.
Simplified Data Management: The platform lets developers manage carbon operations in one spot. This makes it easy to share data with potential buyers.
Efficiency in Data Exchange: Using standardized templates and automation speeds up responses to buyer requests. This reduces manual work in sales and due diligence.
Data Control: Developers choose what info to share, who to share it with, and when. This keeps their project data private and helps transactions go more smoothly.

How Do Buyers Benefit from It?

Buyers in the carbon credit market struggle to find reliable project information. But with Sylvera and BlueLayer’s partnership, they can now access real-time data. This includes key details from more than 200 developers. They focus on projects that reduce carbon through nature-based and engineering efforts.

The key advantages for buyers include:

Real-Time Data Access: Live inventory, pricing, and project details let buyers decide quickly and wisely.
Expanded Project Opportunities: Buyers can source credits from pre-issuance and issued projects. This gives them a wider range of investment options.
Trusted Due Diligence: Sylvera’s carbon ratings and monitoring tools help buyers check project quality. This way, they can reduce risks before buying.

Unlocking Billions for Real Climate Action

The partnership aims to unlock more than $2 billion for carbon projects. Already, over 80 projects have been introduced to buyers. These projects cover a total demand of 4 million carbon credits.

The collaboration aims to boost market liquidity. It will also drive more investment in climate solutions and speed up progress toward global net-zero targets.

BlueLayer Co-founder and CEO Alexander Argyros provides exclusive insights on this significant market development, highlighting these key points:

Solving Industry Challenges with Innovation

Argyros pointed out that the carbon market has great potential. However, it is held back by slow, manual processes. Developers have a hard time reaching buyers. Buyers, in turn, don’t have the data they need to invest confidently.

In fact, verification delays could cost project developers up to $2.6 billion, per a report by Thallo. These delays may also prevent the deployment of 4.8 gigatonnes of carbon credits by 2030. This shortfall is equivalent to not offsetting the annual emissions of 37 million U.S. citizens by the end of the decade.

Argyros notably commented that:

“This partnership is providing much-needed digital infrastructure, powered by BlueLayer’s API, for both suppliers and buyers, creating a faster, more connected, and more efficient market. Together, we’re leading the way when it comes to data standardisation and technology inoperability, enabling a seamless exchange of information to match buyers with high-quality project developers able to meet their specific investment criteria.”

Driving Market Growth and Investment

With over $2 billion in potential capital mobilization, Argyros emphasized BlueLayer’s role in shaping the future of carbon credit trading. As the first end-to-end operating platform for project developers, BlueLayer provides the necessary tools to scale businesses, maximize revenues, and streamline certification.

BlueLayer end-to-end platform — A snapshot of BlueLayer’s platform

The partnership with Sylvera boosts visibility by connecting developers to a large buyer network. This way, their high-quality projects get the investments they need to grow.

Ensuring Data Security and Transparency

Transparency and trust are critical to the success of carbon markets. According to Argyros, BlueLayer’s platform standardizes data while maintaining security and auditability through an end-to-end ledger system.

With this, developers keep full control of their information. This ensures data integrity and helps buyers make informed and confident decisions.

Echoing Argyros points, Sylvera’s Co-founder and CEO Allister Furey noted:

“A successful global carbon market demands high-quality data to ensure that every credit traded reflects a real, measurable reduction in emissions. Partnering with Bluelayer enables us to remove barriers, simplify processes, and facilitate stronger connections between buyers and developers – on the foundation of end-to-end carbon data. It’s another big step in driving meaningful climate action and real progress as we continue to mature these markets.”

A New Era for Carbon Markets

The Sylvera-BlueLayer partnership sets a new standard for carbon market efficiency. It aims to speed up the shift to a clearer, larger, and better carbon credit market. A market that supports real climate action while making carbon trading more accessible and reliable for all stakeholders.