What we do
Our strengths
Our commitment to integrity, quality, and responsible business practices ensures that we deliver value to our clients and contribute to accelerate the environmental transition in Africa.
Leadership in Africa
Since 2015, Aera has established itself as a leader in Africa’s environmental commodities sector. Our extensive regional network, built through supply contracts and strategic partnerships across 25 countries, enables us to originate and deliver commodities efficiently and responsibly. Our expertise and reach ensure that we meet the needs of our clients while supporting sustainable development on the continent.
How we make a difference
At Aera, we are dedicated to generate revenues for impactful projects through the sale of environmental commodities.
As of July 30, 2025, Aera has generated €70 million in revenue for high-impact projects across Africa. Here’s how we help projects unlock their full potential
Reliable and resilient
Aera has a proven track record of consistent, profitable growth, even amidst commodity price cycles and market volatility. Our strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and financers form the foundation of our success. As pioneers of carbon finance in Africa, we have demonstrated our ability to navigate complex markets and deliver environmental commodities reliably and efficiently.
Diversified business model
Our business spans a broad range of commodities, including carbon credits, renewable energy certificates, and plastic recycled products. We always look to expand and diversify in a sustainable way and build on synergies. This diversification allows us to adapt to changing market dynamics and provide our customers with a wide range of essential commodities.
Access to capital
Aera’s healthy balance sheet based on profitable commercial organic growth allows us to be opportunist and support through prefunding projects to accelerate and scale. Our robust approach to managing operational, financial, political, social, and environmental risks underpins our strong credit rating.
Expertise at every stage
Our technical research capabilities and management owned shareholding structure encourage a long-term perspective and a commitment to building lasting relationships. Our commercial teams and counterparts benefit from unique insights into the supply and demand dynamics driving our markets. We offer comprehensive support in project assessment, due diligence, documentation drafting, and audits coordination. With expertise in over 6 standards, 20+ methodologies, and collaborations with 15+ audit firms, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project. This expertise sets Aera apart from many of our competitors.
Improving standards across the supply chain
Aera is dedicated to responsible business practices and plays an active role in the environmental transition. We are committed to operating safely, managing our impacts, and supporting positive outcomes for the environment and communities. Our rigorous quality checks include on-site visits, no outsourcing, and standardized controls and reviews. Our focus on integrity and quality ensures that we deliver high-value solutions to our clients.
Expertise every step of the way
Carbon credits
Building portfolio and originating supplies across Africa to provide our customers with access to a wide range of high-quality carbon credits.
Renewables energy certificates
Working with energy producer to provide global markets with certificates to ensure a green supply of electricity.
Recycled plastic
Delivering high-quality recycled plastic solutions to empower industries with a reliable and sustainable source of raw materials.
