Province of Zeeland

The Zeeuws Klimaatfonds is a regional foundation that facilitates the energy transition in Zeeland through a circular compensation model. Organizations in Zeeland compensate for their unavoidable CO2 emissions by donating to the fund, which then invests that money into local Zeeland-based sustainable energy and nature projects. This ensures that the benefits of the transition stay within the local community.

Regional Impact: The project must be physically realized within Zeeland. Measurable CO2 Reduction: The primary criterion is the amount of CO2 the project saves or captures. Visibility: There is a preference for projects that are visible to the Zeeland public, enhancing local support for the energy transition. Additionality: The fund looks for projects that require a final "push" to become financially or technically feasible.