Proof of Value.
Beyond the Tons
Through its land intelligence, 17tons quantifies carbon removal and environmental co-benefits, turning them into certified value.

Why Metatons: the 17tons Platform
With Metatons, you can make all the benefits of land-based projects visible, traceable, and verifiable—not only the carbon removal but also systemic impacts on soil, climate, water, and biodiversity.
Accelerate time-to-credit and simplify compliance with certification standards.
Enhance benefits with granular, verifiable, and certification-ready data.
Backed by Industry Leaders
Our partners include:










Metatons at a Glance
A dMRV (digital Monitoring, Reporting & Verification) platform designed for land-based projects.
End-to-end traceability—including for complex supply chains—granular data, and simplified operations, all within one digital environment.
What Makes Metatons Unique

Multi-Dimensional
Monitoring
We integrate data from remote sensing, in-situ sensors, and lab analyses to measure every key parameter: carbon removal, climate, soil, biodiversity, and water.
Full
Traceability
Open data is also notarized on the blockchain and accessible to all stakeholders – auditors, investors, and buyers.
Clear KPIs and
Ready-to-Use Data
Visualize key KPIs, access machine-readable reports, and connect directly to carbon credit registries.
Simplified Compliance and
Faster Time-to-Credit
We streamline data collection and verification, cutting certification time, errors, and costs.
Tangible Impact
Monitoring
12,000+
hectares of land
Efficiency
-80%
on data collection and verification times
Certifications
7
certification methodologies and standards supported
Partners
5
partner universities
10+
research institutions
How It Works
We manage the entire project lifecycle, from design to credit sales.
Project Kick-Off & Certification
- Feasibility analysis
- Preparation of technical documentation (PDD, LCA, risk/mitigation plans)
Continuous Monitoring
- Data tracking
- Standards compliance
- Audit-ready reporting
Carbon Credits Sale
- Offtake sourcing and contract negotiation
- Brokerage via a vetted network of buyers or marketplaces
- Feasibility analysis
- Preparation of technical documentation (PDD, LCA, risk/mitigation plans)
- Data tracking
- Standards compliance
- Audit-ready reporting
- Offtake sourcing and contract negotiation
- Brokerage via a vetted network of buyers or marketplaces
What You Can Monitor

Biochar
Your biochar-based project, verifiable in every detail
EXPLORE THE SECTION
Afforestation and Reforestation
Your reforestation project, verifiable in every detail
EXPLORE THE SECTION


Customised Land-Based Projects
Your tailor-made land-based project, verifiable in every detail
EXPLORE THE SECTION
Success Stories
NBFC Spoke 8 – Biodiversity Open Innovation
Client: Sila National Park (as part of the National Biodiversity Programme – Spoke 8)
Objective: develop a machine learning model to estimate biodiversity in the Sila National Park using remote sensing and GIS data.
Results: creation of interactive maps for ecosystem management and conservation.
Why They Chose Us: for our ability to merge AI and land intelligence into a dMRV solution that delivers scientific precision, transparency, and scalability in environmental management.
PN Metro Plus
Client: Municipality of Corigliano-Rossano (as part of the PN Metro Plus program)
Objective: create a digital twin of the Corigliano Rossano forest biodiversity.
Results: forest area digitization and community engagement through interactive educational experiences.
Why They Chose Us: our ability to integrate digital technologies with environmental expertise, offering an innovative way to make natural heritage visible, accessible, and protected.
National Research Programme of Relevant Interest
Client: University of Palermo (as part of PRIN 2022)
Objective: monitor photosynthetic activity in experimental crops using IoT sensors.
Results: advanced analysis of photosynthetic efficiency, near real-time data integration, and detailed reporting for sustainable agricultural practices.
Why They Chose Us: for our blend of IoT, environmental analytics, and digital traceability, bringing real innovation to applied agricultural research.
Agritech Spoke 4.0 – Open-Source Digitalization in the Forestry Sector
Clients: University of Molise and CREA (as part of Agritech – Spoke 4.0)
Objective: develop open-source digital tools to enhance data collection, processing, and validation in forestry operations, improving data quality, operational efficiency, and compliance for carbon credit generation.
Results: deployment of mobile apps and interoperable APIs, improved traceability and data accuracy, and ISO 14064-3 and CRCF compliance demonstration.
Why They Chose Us: for building scalable, open, interoperable digital solutions that fast-track forestry digitization and transparent access to carbon markets.
Paulownia Reforestation Projects
Clients: R1 Lease and Enjoy Energy
Objective: assess CO₂ absorption and environmental performance of plantations.
Results: quantified carbon sequestration.
Why They Chose Us: to offer clients a value-added service through advanced dMRV technology that combines sustainability and innovation.
Client: Sila National Park (as part of the National Biodiversity Programme – Spoke 8)
Objective: develop a machine learning model to estimate biodiversity in the Sila National Park using remote sensing and GIS data.
Results: creation of interactive maps for ecosystem management and conservation.
Why They Chose Us: for our ability to merge AI and land intelligence into a dMRV solution that delivers scientific precision, transparency, and scalability in environmental management.
Client: Municipality of Corigliano-Rossano (as part of the PN Metro Plus program)
Objective: create a digital twin of the Corigliano Rossano forest biodiversity.
Results: forest area digitization and community engagement through interactive educational experiences.
Why They Chose Us: our ability to integrate digital technologies with environmental expertise, offering an innovative way to make natural heritage visible, accessible, and protected.
Client: University of Palermo (as part of PRIN 2022)
Objective: monitor photosynthetic activity in experimental crops using IoT sensors.
Results: advanced analysis of photosynthetic efficiency, near real-time data integration, and detailed reporting for sustainable agricultural practices.
Why They Chose Us: for our blend of IoT, environmental analytics, and digital traceability, bringing real innovation to applied agricultural research.
Clients: University of Molise and CREA (as part of Agritech – Spoke 4.0)
Objective: develop open-source digital tools to enhance data collection, processing, and validation in forestry operations, improving data quality, operational efficiency, and compliance for carbon credit generation.
Results: deployment of mobile apps and interoperable APIs, improved traceability and data accuracy, and ISO 14064-3 and CRCF compliance demonstration.
Why They Chose Us: for building scalable, open, interoperable digital solutions that fast-track forestry digitization and transparent access to carbon markets.
Clients: R1 Lease and Enjoy Energy
Objective: assess CO₂ absorption and environmental performance of plantations.
Results: quantified carbon sequestration.
Why They Chose Us: to offer clients a value-added service through advanced dMRV technology that combines sustainability and innovation.
NBFC Spoke 8 – Biodiversity Open Innovation
Client: Sila National Park (as part of the National Biodiversity Programme – Spoke 8)
Objective: develop a machine learning model to estimate biodiversity in the Sila National Park using remote sensing and GIS data.
Results: creation of interactive maps for ecosystem management and conservation.
Why They Chose Us: for our ability to merge AI and land intelligence into a dMRV solution that delivers scientific precision, transparency, and scalability in environmental management.
PN Metro Plus
Client: Municipality of Corigliano-Rossano (as part of the PN Metro Plus program)
Objective: create a digital twin of the Corigliano Rossano forest biodiversity.
Results: forest area digitization and community engagement through interactive educational experiences.
Why They Chose Us: our ability to integrate digital technologies with environmental expertise, offering an innovative way to make natural heritage visible, accessible, and protected.
National Research Programme of Relevant Interest
Client: University of Palermo (as part of PRIN 2022)
Objective: monitor photosynthetic activity in experimental crops using IoT sensors.
Results: advanced analysis of photosynthetic efficiency, near real-time data integration, and detailed reporting for sustainable agricultural practices.
Why They Chose Us: for our blend of IoT, environmental analytics, and digital traceability, bringing real innovation to applied agricultural research.
Agritech Spoke 4.0 – Open-Source Digitalization in the Forestry Sector
Clients: University of Molise and CREA (as part of Agritech – Spoke 4.0)
Objective: develop open-source digital tools to enhance data collection, processing, and validation in forestry operations, improving data quality, operational efficiency, and compliance for carbon credit generation.
Results: deployment of mobile apps and interoperable APIs, improved traceability and data accuracy, and ISO 14064-3 and CRCF compliance demonstration.
Why They Chose Us: for building scalable, open, interoperable digital solutions that fast-track forestry digitization and transparent access to carbon markets.
Paulownia Reforestation Projects
Clients: R1 Lease and Enjoy Energy
Objective: assess CO₂ absorption and environmental performance of plantations.
Results: quantified carbon sequestration.
Why They Chose Us: to offer clients a value-added service through advanced dMRV technology that combines sustainability and innovation.
Client: Sila National Park (as part of the National Biodiversity Programme – Spoke 8)
Objective: develop a machine learning model to estimate biodiversity in the Sila National Park using remote sensing and GIS data.
Results: creation of interactive maps for ecosystem management and conservation.
Why They Chose Us: for our ability to merge AI and land intelligence into a dMRV solution that delivers scientific precision, transparency, and scalability in environmental management.
Client: Municipality of Corigliano-Rossano (as part of the PN Metro Plus program)
Objective: create a digital twin of the Corigliano Rossano forest biodiversity.
Results: forest area digitization and community engagement through interactive educational experiences.
Why They Chose Us: our ability to integrate digital technologies with environmental expertise, offering an innovative way to make natural heritage visible, accessible, and protected.
Client: University of Palermo (as part of PRIN 2022)
Objective: monitor photosynthetic activity in experimental crops using IoT sensors.
Results: advanced analysis of photosynthetic efficiency, near real-time data integration, and detailed reporting for sustainable agricultural practices.
Why They Chose Us: for our blend of IoT, environmental analytics, and digital traceability, bringing real innovation to applied agricultural research.
Clients: University of Molise and CREA (as part of Agritech – Spoke 4.0)
Objective: develop open-source digital tools to enhance data collection, processing, and validation in forestry operations, improving data quality, operational efficiency, and compliance for carbon credit generation.
Results: deployment of mobile apps and interoperable APIs, improved traceability and data accuracy, and ISO 14064-3 and CRCF compliance demonstration.
Why They Chose Us: for building scalable, open, interoperable digital solutions that fast-track forestry digitization and transparent access to carbon markets.
Clients: R1 Lease and Enjoy Energy
Objective: assess CO₂ absorption and environmental performance of plantations.
Results: quantified carbon sequestration.
Why They Chose Us: to offer clients a value-added service through advanced dMRV technology that combines sustainability and innovation.

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Whether you’re launching, developing, or certifying a land-based project, we help turn complex requirements into measurable, certified value.