SDG exchange
is a global sustainability marketplace dedicated to reversing climate change one transaction at a time.
What is SDG?
In 2015, the United Nations identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that countries must embrace to create a healthy planet and an equitable future.
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1
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
2
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
3
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
5
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
7
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
9
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
10
Reduce inequality within and among countries
11
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
12
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
15
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
16
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
17
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
What is Carbon Offsetting?
Carbon offsetting is the key mechanism to stop global warming. Through reforestation efforts and sustainable farming practices, we can fight back against the damage wreaked by gaseous emissions. For their work, farms are entitled to carbon credits. SDGX will purchase those credits to build the basis our carbon exchange.
The International Paris Agreement created guidelines for each member country to limit their carbon footprint. Countries and companies that will fall below their maximum carbon allowance are entitled to sell their credits to buyers seeking an alternative to expensive emission cuts. Likewise, companies can gain credits by developing programs that reduce total carbon.
How Does Offsetting Work?
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SDG exchange bridges the gap
by allowing countries and companies to trade carbon allowances in order to ensure compliance and keep us on track to reduce global warming by 1.5°C before 2030.
SDG exchange is the first of its kind, global exchange platform based on the Paris Agreement. It seamlessly integrates all carbon compliance markets globally allowing for quick, safe, and profitable trading of these assets. The SDGX Platform uses blockchain technology to track carbon, facilitate trading, and verify compliance. We are a long-term solution for the $300 B sustainability marketplace.
NASDAQ Meets Sustainability
Four interdependent products create an ecosystem of enabling technology for the SDG marketplace.
SDG Exchange
Platform →
Our platform allows for seamless tracking of carbon assets and exchange of emission allowances
REGISTRY: Tracking carbon assets
MATCHING: Connecting buyers and sellers of emission allowances
EXCHANGE: Facilitating a seamless marketplace
CREDIT: Connecting asset owners with capital
BLOCKCHAIN: Carbon credit verification and movements are tracked and permissioned through “mint and burn” functionality
SDG Exchange
Brokerage →
Facilitating carbon credit exchange with reliable partners
Current carbon transactions are rife with inefficiency and fraud. Repeat spending and printing of carbon credits causes lack of transparency.
Carbono Network
Token →
Our Tokens
The Carbono Token will make purchasing carbon credits, offsets or other assets instant and easy. One token represents a discount on the purchase of an ITMO. Carbono will be a public token. ITMO is a permissioned token that represents one ton of carbon.
Consulting →
Sustainability philosophy and experience meets expert innovation
Establishing the leadership to inspire, the talent to deliver, and the experience to focus SDG/ESG efforts.
Tokenomics
ITMO
The ITMO Token is a digitization of 1 ton of carbon in accordance with the UN's Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcome guidelines. ITMO is a 21st century solution for the carbon market that avoids double-spending and double-printing. Any possible fraud, counterfeit, or mislabeling of credit is eliminated.
Carbono
The Carbono Token will make purchasing carbon credits, offsets, or other assets instant and easy. Carbono will offer carbon buyers a discount when purchasing credits and open the market to investors seeking to support sustainability goals.
Our Leadership
Jason Cooner
CEO
Jason Cooner is a technology leader with 25+ years in digital product, infrastructure development, and management. Successful execution for both corporate and government clients including the US Department of Defense. Founder of Archetype developed and delivered M2M and IoT solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Archetype is part of the Microsoft partnership.
Kurt Watson
VP Sales
Kurt Watson is a veteran Sales and Marketing Executive. At SDGX he is responsible for revenue generation processes as well as driving better integration and alignment between revenue related functions; including marketing, sales, and support.
Michael Terpin
Chairman
Michael Terpin is a Global investor, advisor, and thought leader in cryptocurrency markets and blockchain technology since 2013. Founder of Bit Angels, Transform Group, and Transform Ventures.
Teuta Bakalli
Senior Advisor
Teuta Bakalli (FCCA), a finance industry leader with 20+ years of experience in regulated financial markets. Former CFO at Worldpay with various executive roles at Schroder’s, Credit Suisse First Boston, and Barclays Capital before joining Willis as FD and acting COO. She was also FD of Vanguard Europe, part of the $5.6 trillion investment group.
David Jensen
Vice Chairman
David Jensen is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and innovator. Currently, he is an advisor/investor to several blockchains and early-stage crypto companies. His forthcoming book Structured Mischief: Influence, Impact and Creating Good in a Blockchain World will be released in fall 2021. Working at the intersection of emerging technology and innovation, he recently built and led EY’s Global Innovation and Digital Strategy Business. He’s a two-time Emmy Award winner and has been elected to the HReporter Digital 50. In addition, he served on industry boards and organizations, including Vice-Chair of the PGA and Governor of the ATAS.
