About Callirius
High-impact, nature-based climate solutions lack the substantial financing needed today to scale climate mitigation. Callirius is the bridge between finance and climate. We finance high-quality climate solutions through a data-driven, science-backed, and regulated framework.
We favour nature-based solutions at Callirius. They are the only scalable and economically viable solution today for the active removal of CO2. They are the only solution to additionally restore and protect nature and biodiversity effectively and efficiently. Every climate project in our portfolio conforms to our Callirius Quality Framework.
These are the natural ecosystems we work with:
Wetlands are essential for local biodiversity and the future of our climate. They are one of the few land-based ways to permanently store carbon. Our wetland projects include peatland rewetting and mangrove forest protection. These sensitive ecosystems not only prevent future CO2 emissions, but also capture additional CO2 from the atmosphere.
More carbon is stored in soil than in all aboveground plants. Through land modification strategies, we can alter the global carbon cycle by increasing the soil’s organic carbon stocks and biomass production. We also use soil management strategies to increase carbon concentrations in the soil.
We all know trees pull in carbon for photosynthesis, taking it out of our atmosphere, and storing it for the life of the tree. Our solutions include reforestation and afforestation, as well as enhanced forest management practices. Creating forests that are resilient, adaptable, biodiverse, and carbon-rich.
The ocean is a massive carbon sink, sequestering 40% of the carbon emitted through fossil fuel burning since the industrial revolution. We work to protect the seafloor and increase biomass in the ocean through alkalisation and fertilisation. The ocean is an essential tool in mitigating the climate crisis.
The Callirius team uniquely brings together over 100 years of experience in the finance and banking sector. This enables us to create tailor-made financing solutions through a data-driven, science-backed, and well-regulated framework.
After more than 20 years in Investment Banking in various leading positions, latest as CEO of Stifel Europe Bank/Mainfirst Bank, I decided to actively contribute to solving our biggest challenge: climate change. Outside work you find me doing watersports, skiing and sharing time with my three boys.
I have been an investment banker for more than 25 years, and now it was time for a change. I couldn't be more excited to start a new episode in the space of green and sustainable assets with my friends and former colleagues. I love to see my 2 boys growing and hope they have the opportunity to enjoy our wonderful planet as much as I do.
If you can combine the skills learned from 20 years in banking and the passion for nature to fight climate change, it is not only a privilege but also a duty. I want to contribute to shaping a sustainable and liveable future for our kids.
I am an ex-Banker with a passion for programming and decentralised ledger technology, helping the world in its fight against climate change by combining my technological and financial know-how.
Help us enable more effective decarbonization by joining our team and living our mission!
As we believe the right talent can come unexpectedly, we accept applications on a continuous basis
ABOUT OUR NAME
Callirius means “king of the wood” in Roman Britain. Taking care of woodlands plays a key role in reducing our carbon footprint, meeting the 1.5°C targets, and fighting climate change.
If you have expertise in climate finance, climate science or carbon markets or are a professional climate enthusiast, we welcome applications on a continuing basis.
