Objectives of the service
SatMRV addresses the essential challenge of delivering accurate and cost-effective soil organic carbon (SOC) mapping. Users are now confronted with expensive expenses, labor-intensive fieldwork, complex conventional mapping methods, and low accuracy. SatMRV combines satellite data with soil samples to deliver accurate and cost-effective SOC mapping. This reduces agricultural CO2 emissions, promotes regenerative farming, and improves supply chain transparency for Scope 3 emissions. Our mission is to provide users with tools and models to combat climate changes and enhance food security.
Users and their needs
SatMRV serves a wide range of clients, including food brands and retailers who require detailed soil health information for sustainable sourcing, environmental services and regenerative farming companies that require dependable SOC mapping for tracking regenerative farming practices, and agricultural input manufacturers who rely on precise SOC data for carbon sequestration verification and offset programs. Our target consumers are primarily located in countries with highly productive agricultural sectors and environmental initiatives, such as North America, Australia, and Europe.
User Needs:
- Accurate and up-to-date SOC measurements to track and lower emissions throughout the supply chain.
- High-quality SOC data at a minimal labor and cost to support sustainable sourcing.
- User-friendly, scalable platform to effectively manage carbon projects over large geographic areas.
- Method for generating high-quality carbon credits compliant with various carbon protocols.
We work with food and agribusiness companies to help them accelerate their sustainability journey by identifying carbon reduction opportunities, gaining visibility into Scope 3 emissions from sourced commodities, and assisting their farmers in transitioning to regenerative agriculture practices. By enabling a shift towards regenerative systems, we foster resilient supply chains and empower companies to build a lasting sustainable brand.
Service/ system concept
SatMRV offers users with field-scale Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) maps for specified Areas of Interest (AOIs). Detailed SOC data, customized soil sample strategies, and compliance with carbon certification processes are among the key characteristics. Users benefit from precise SOC measurements, reduced error margins, and scalable solutions that are internationally relevant.
SatMRV is an online platform that includes a web application and SOC mapping models via API. The online app allows users to register their Area of Interest (AOI) and obtain soil stratification services and sample plans. Users will be able to fine-tune the sample plan to meet their specific project requirements. Furthermore, the user may receive further analysis for their AOI, such as SOC sequestration potential assessments and SOC maps.
Our approach is both cost-effective and compliant with industry standards such as Verra (VM0042), Gold Standard, and Regen Network. Streamline your carbon farming efforts with scientific accuracy. The SOC mapping has three steps:
Space Added Value
SatMRV makes use of a variety of space assets, such as Earth Observation satellites (Sentinel-2, Sentinel-1, Landsat-8/9) and Digital Elevation Models, all of which are essential for SatMRV service. Integrating these assets with soil data improves the accuracy and scalability of SOC mapping, outperforming standard approaches. This combination enables for complete monitoring and verification, which is required for carbon credit certification and sustainable agriculture.
Current Status
Several workshops and interviews with users from Europe and the Americas were conducted to effectively gather user needs and requirements, with an emphasis on regenerative farming, food processing, and Ag retailing companies. We also attended many carbon farming-related conferences to meet with various stakeholders and solicit input. Additionally, project developers, researchers, and farmers were consulted during the service design process. Now the user requirements have been finalised.
The overall system architecture and individual components were successfully designed. Initial soil stratification maps, soil sampling plans and SOC maps have been developed for multiple pilot clients, and we are now gathering their feedback to further improve the SatMRV service. The next stage is to develop an online platform for data exchange and SatMRV service requests, which will allow us to expand the number of pilots we now operate and better manage pilot users. The Business Plan, which includes market and competitive analysis, has been updated, with more modifications are expected during the commercialization stage.
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