What ESG means to us
We see ESG as a useful framework for assessing sustainability through environmental, social, and governance factors. These considerations are increasingly reflected in international practices and expectations.
We recognise that aligning with evolving social and environmental standards is an ongoing process, requiring steady improvement to support inclusion, independence, and credibility.
These principles are reflected in our core values.
Our company
ESG is an integral part of how we do business.
Our focus lies in environmental and social criteria, but governance is equally important and cannot be considered in isolation.
Governance means understanding both the letter and the spirit of the law. That is why we prioritise transparency in our products and services and value open dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders, including authorities, regulators, academia, NGOs, industry, and investors, rather than relying solely on formal reporting.
Our products
For digital assets on the blockchain, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are unavoidable and represent a significant environmental challenge.
We therefore measure the ecological footprint in CO₂ equivalents and compensate for it through direct financial contributions to projects that reduce, avoid, or capture GHG emissions. These projects also benefit local communities by addressing social challenges and enhancing biodiversity.
We use the carbon credits generated by these projects to voluntarily offset emissions. This compensation plays a vital role in accelerating climate action by directing funding to high-impact initiatives and supporting solutions that enable faster emission reductions.
Our partners
We seek partners who share our commitment to sustainable business practices.
As part of our engagement strategy, we have established a long-term collaboration with the Swiss FinTech Innovation Lab at the Institute for Banking and Finance, University of Zurich (UZH). This partnership led to the development of an innovative model for calculating and compensating the carbon footprint of blockchain-powered assets.
The integrated academic and practitioner approach has resulted in a new life cycle perspective now available through the Swiss FinTech Innovation Lab at UZH.
Our projects
We only use carbon credits from projects certified under recognised global standards, including the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), and the Gold Standard.
This ensures that the carbon credits are real and verifiable, with key factors such as quantification, permanence, and additionality duly addressed in the certification process.
The integrity of our claims is verified annually by an independent third party.
You can find out more about our projects here.