ClimeCo is a world-leading environmental solutions company, committed to lowering greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability across industries. Established with the purpose of creating scalable abatement projects, ClimeCo was the first to introduce U.S. emission-reducing activities at bio-digester and nitric acid facilities. The company is now a full-service advisor, developer, and trader of environmental commodities, providing services in carbon offsets, plastic credits, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Forecasted Mitigation Units (FMUs), and water quality credits. ClimeCo delivers vertically integrated solutions that enable organizations to reduce regulatory expenses, maximize environmental resources, and achieve compliance and voluntary ESG objectives. With an entrepreneurial mindset, ClimeCo inspires employees to innovate and make a tangible impact—today and for the future.

ClimeCo’s Areas of Expertise

ESG & Climate Strategy Consulting

ClimeCo provides the uniquely integrated ESG and climate strategy consulting experience through the fusion of deep advisory acumen with practical experience in environmental project development, financing, and commodity trading. The cross-functional interaction allows ClimeCo to provide customized, actionable strategies for clients to decarbonize operations while improving business resilience.

From greenhouse gas accounting and science-based target setting to ESG reporting, materiality analyses, and regulatory alignment (e.g., TCFD, CSRD), ClimeCo supports organizations through each phase of their sustainability journey. Clients are assisted by services like impact storytelling, peer benchmarking, gap analysis, and renewable energy procurement—engineered to satisfy compliance and voluntary ESG objectives.

What distinguishes ClimeCo is that it can take sophisticated environmental information and convert it into effective action, enabling clients to control risk, align stakeholder communication, and future-proof their business. Whether creating a net-zero strategy or tackling ESG disclosure frameworks, ClimeCo commits to pairing strategy and effect.

Environmental Credit Solutions

Central to ClimeCo's mission is the conviction that effective climate action needs to be measurable, scalable, and accessible. With its Environmental Credit Solutions, ClimeCo enables organizations worldwide to minimize their environmental impact and achieve ambitious decarbonization goals. What started with trailblazing industrial carbon credit projects has evolved into a full-service array of carbon offsets, renewable energy credits (RECs), and plastic credits.

ClimeCo provides both voluntary and compliance market solutions, supported by in-house experience and international partnerships. Whether assisting businesses achieve net-zero targets, become compliant with state programs such as California's cap-and-trade or RGGI, or procure Green-e® certified RECs, ClimeCo guarantees all credits to have high integrity and effect.

Further, its plastic credit program directs private investment into international plastic recovery and recycling efforts. Dedicated to transparency and long-term value, ClimeCo converts environmental responsibility into actual, provable progress.

Environmental Asset Innovation

ClimeCo's Environmental Asset Innovation offering is leading the way in developing and financing effective greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction projects around the globe. ClimeCo has reduced more than 35 million metric tons of CO₂e emissions since 2009 through creative, high-integrity carbon projects. ClimeCo's activities cover industrial and technology-based solutions, including N₂O abatement and carbon capture, as well as nature-based solutions involving forest restoration and mangrove reforestation.

Through integrating strong project design, open methodologies, and co-benefits for communities, ClimeCo facilitates lasting climate and social effects. Their experience also lies in the development of new methodologies, which makes it possible for new emerging technologies and innovative ideas to produce legitimate environmental credits. Through initiatives such as NatureLink, ClimeCo bridges buyers, investors, and developers with the appropriate nature-based projects—driving sustainable finance and conservation.

William E. Flederbach Jr. | Short Bio

William E. Flederbach Jr., ClimeCo President & CEO, is a visionary leader in the global environmental commodity market. Guided by his motto, "To make a difference each day and always do the next right thing," Bill has developed ClimeCo into a leading force in greenhouse gas reduction and sustainability. Through his leadership, the company has grown to further its mission in creating environmental credits and providing ESG solutions supporting global decarbonization efforts. Renowned for his ability to create a culture of collaboration and entrepreneurship, Bill is driven by innovation, client success, and making a real difference. Outside of the office, he loves outdoor activities and spending time with family.

“ClimeCo is a global sustainability company advancing the low-carbon future with market-based solutions – enabling our partners to go beyond business as usual.”