1MTN

1MTN

Environmental Services

Remove carbon. Invest in nature. Create positive social impact.

About us

1MTN is a pioneering agroforestry company dedicated to transforming landscapes and livelihoods across East Africa through nature-based solutions. Leveraging the power of carbon markets, we develop and implement projects that restore degraded lands while generating carbon removal credits and producing essential resources like food crops, sustainable biomass, and timber. Our projects focus on bamboo—a regenerative woody grass and climate superhero. We work closely with local communities to address the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development. Our activities contribute to 8 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our HQ is based in Tallinn, Estonia, with boots-on-the-ground teams in Uganda and Kenya.

Website
1mtn.com
Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Tallinn
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2022
Specialties
carbon markets, sustainable agriculture, carbon removal, afforestation, offsetting, carbon credits, bamboo, biomass, and food crops

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    Actions speak louder than words! 🌟 We took this advice to heart when organising the very first 1MTN Experience Trip in Uganda 🇺🇬 for our partners and investors, giving them a firsthand look at our operations. We had six action-packed days: 🌿 Visiting the project site and meeting the on-the-ground team 🎓 Learning about bamboo 🌍 Attending the East Africa Carbon Markets Forum 🌄 Taking in the beauty of Uganda's nature A big thank you to everyone who joined us on this adventure! 🙌 🎥Watch the throwback video for a glimpse of this unforgettable experience, and who knows, maybe we'll see each other next time?! #1MTN #CarbonRemoval #Bamboo #ClimateAction

    1MTN Experience Trip | Uganda 2024

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    🌍 The future of industry must be green! 🌿 In a world where sustainability drives success, it’s time to rethink how we industrialize and grow responsibly. Join us for an exciting discussion on how climate-smart solutions can drive both economic growth and environmental stewardship! 💡🌱 ✨ Together with an incredible lineup of industry leaders and change-makers, we’ll explore innovative strategies to harness the power of collaboration for a greener, more prosperous future for East Africa and beyond. 🌍🚀 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to shape the future! 💬🌿 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #1MTN  #Uganda Next Media NBS Television

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    “Sustainability is about treating the Earth like our favourite home—cleaning up after ourselves, taking only what we need, and being mindful of our impact,” says Anete Garoza. Small personal choices, like cutting down on disposable coffee cups, might seem insignificant, but they’re seeds for broader cultural shifts. “They’re how we start building a sustainable future from the ground up,” Read the full interview with Anete at the Impact Day blog, and see you at the festival! 🌱 #1MTN #carbonremoval #impactday

    Pioneering Change: How Anete Garoza is Turning the Tide on Climate Change

    Pioneering Change: How Anete Garoza is Turning the Tide on Climate Change

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    🎋 Happy World Bamboo Day! 🌿 Ever wondered why there’s so much buzz about bamboo? Well, bamboo is not just for pandas anymore! 🐼 Bamboo is nature’s unsung superhero, and here’s why: 🌱 Biodiversity champion: Shelters endangered species from owls to lemurs 💧 Ecosystem regulator: Controls floods and prevents soil erosion 🌍 Poverty alleviator: Creates sustainable livelihoods for communities ♻️ Plastic alternative: Offers eco-friendly solutions to reduce pollution 🌿 Climate warrior: Sequesters more carbon than traditional forests From supporting wildlife to combating climate change, bamboo is revolutionizing sustainability efforts worldwide. Want to learn more about this green wonder? Check out our latest blog post on bamboo! 👇 Let’s celebrate the power of sustainable bamboo! Share this post and spread the word about nature’s versatile solution to our environmental challenges. 💬🌱 #WorldBambooDay #SustainableBamboo #Biodiversity #ClimateAction With Alistair Amendi

    Bamboo: The Sustainable Superhero Saving Biodiversity and Ecosystems

    Bamboo: The Sustainable Superhero Saving Biodiversity and Ecosystems

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    Profit with Purpose: Integrating ESG for Business Success in Uganda 🇺🇬 💡 Uganda has a unique opportunity to adopt sustainable business models early, avoiding the carbon-heavy challenges many others face. On 18th September, Anete Garoza, co-founder of 1MTN, will deliver a keynote at the UG Economic Forum 2024, discussing the topic and exploring how businesses can align profitability with purpose and social responsibility. 🌍💼 Join the conversation live on NBS TV and their social media platforms. Don’t miss it! 🙌

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    Bamboo - a real climate superhero 💚👇 When it comes to bamboo in Uganda, the country has two species native to Uganda - Oxytenanthera abyssinica and Oldeania Alpina - along with the naturalised Bambusa Vulgaris. 🎋🇺🇬 #1mtn #bamboo #carbonremoval

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    Field update! 🌱 The first harvesting period has arrived, and here is a proud sneak peek into our on-the-ground operations before the real harvesting hustle begins. 🌟 🌽 Maize is looking fantastic 🥜 Groundnuts are thriving. 🌻 Test sunflowers are blooming. And do you spot the bee 🐝 buzzing around? Besides the successful crops, the most important lesson from this pilot is that bamboo really thrives with intercropping. 🎋 💚 Hats off to our dedicated on-the-ground team! Alistair Amendi Thaddeus Businge and others 🙌 PS! Check out our blog to read about how and why 1 MTN applies agroforestry practices to the carbon project. Link in the comments! 👇 #carbonmarkets #climatechange #1MTN

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    Throwback to last month when we had the pleasure of welcoming Patrícia Silva to our project site and introducing her to the on-the-ground team. 🌍 Patricia, taking a break from her work at Satgana, a Climate Tech Venture Capital firm, is currently travelling the Global South to experience CDR projects firsthand and understand their day-to-day operations in depth. Patricia, it was a joy to have you with us! Thank you! 🌟 Read Patricia's takeaway from the project site below. 📝

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    Carbon Removal | Carbon Markets | Investor | Advisor | MBA | Engineer

    🎋 What a privilege to visit the groundbreaking 1MTN project in Uganda! 🇺🇬 Anete Garoza and Kristjan Raude 🌍 founded 1MTN with the aim of restoring 1 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 using native bamboo, removing over 1 million tons of carbon per project and providing significant community benefits for generations to come. I met Bob, Rob and their dedicated team on-site. 📈 Highlights: - 40-year Project: 10 000 hectare project under validation using Verra VM0047 methodology, aiming for a self-sustaining forest with biodiversity and intercropping for national consumption. - Current Progress: 400 hectares planted since August 2023, piloted intercropping food garden site and introduced four indigenous trees close to extinction in Uganda.  - Future Plans: Scaling up the project tenfold and exploring additional sites in East Africa. 💡 Did you know? Bamboo is the fastest-growing biomass crop, absorbs 40% more CO2 than average trees AND enhances groundwater levels, reducing the need for intercrop watering during dry seasons. 💧 🏫 Community Prosperity: The project improves the livelihoods of community groups, benefiting nearly 30,000 households with an overall 10 000 hectare project: - Creates permanent, seasonal, and indirect jobs. - Distributes crops to schools and supports local markets. - Provides clean water, solar energy, primary education, and sustainable agriculture practices – through their Foundation. 🔥 Challenges: - Surveillance: Need cameras and sensors to prevent theft and fires. Bush burning for hunting has been an issue, and an attempted theft of a solar panel left the community without access to water for a month. - Logistics: Access to electric bodas (bikes) and renewable energy solutions would optimise operations. - High Initial Costs: Projects can’t be developed without carbon financing. High land taxes, legal due diligence and other set-up costs like nurseries and fencing need to be covered before the project becomes self-sustaining after 1-2 years. 🌱 Opportunities: - Enhance Carbon Removal: Seeking partnerships with biomass-to-energy and biochar producers to utilise the project’s biomass waste effectively. - Financing: Exploring various financing agreements, including carbon forward and financing partners, as well as supportive national policies for climate project funding. 1MTN is paving the way for strong sustainable development and community empowerment in Uganda. I am excited to see this project grow! 🌳Reach out if you can support 💚 Alistair Amendi I hope to meet you in my next visit! Thanks Peter BenHur Nyeko for driving us there after a long 1.5hr detour 😉 #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #CommunityEmpowerment #Uganda Partners: Verra, TÜV NORD GROUP, Terrafund, ClearBlue Markets International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR) Bamboo Uganda Makerere University

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    There is a huge opportunity in carbon markets, but more trust is needed! 🌿 One of the key takeaways from last week's discussion on opportunities and advancements of voluntary carbon markets with Tarmo Virki on NatureBacked podcast series is the necessity for trust. 🎙️ However, this doesn't mean trusting blindly in the projects and solutions available. The voluntary carbon markets space is complex, with various methodologies, projects, and nuances. Navigating this market requires investing time in learning and understanding to avoid getting lost or overwhelmed to see and recognise impact and potential. For more insights, listen to the podcast episode below. 👇 PS! If you're not familiar with the NatureBacked newsletter and podcast hosted by the superb journalist and storyteller Tarmo Virki, with a keen focus on climate and sustainability, now might be the time to correct this error. ✨ With Anete Garoza #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #1MTN #Uganda

    1MTN's Bamboo Revolution: Building Trust, Opportunities in African Voluntary Carbon Market | NatureBacked - The Green Future Talkshow

    1MTN's Bamboo Revolution: Building Trust, Opportunities in African Voluntary Carbon Market | NatureBacked - The Green Future Talkshow

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    There is no climate-safe future without nature. 🌿 High-quality forest carbon credits offer an irreplaceable tool for investing in the protection and restoration of forests, bridging the funding gap for crucial climate solutions. 🌳 🔍 Key Insights: 1. Nature's Role in Climate Mitigation: Nature can provide up to one-third of the needed climate mitigation to prevent runaway warming. Time is running out to harness this potential.  2. Voluntary Carbon Market's Growth: The voluntary carbon market is set for significant growth, providing a vital mechanism for keeping tropical forests standing. Major progress towards integrity, quality, and impact is driving this growth. 3. Corporate Responsibility: Companies purchasing high-quality carbon credits have clear targets and robust decarbonisation strategies. They use carbon credits to finance additional emissions reductions and support sustainable livelihoods and community benefits. What are your thoughts on the evolving carbon market? Share your insights below! 💬👇 #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange #CarbonMarkets #1MTN 

    3 reasons for companies to embrace carbon credits in 2024

    3 reasons for companies to embrace carbon credits in 2024

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Funding

1MTN 1 total round

Last Round

Undisclosed

US$ 1.1M

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