MarketFragmentation
Disconnected registries and inconsistent provenance boost transaction costs.
The Environmental Board of Trade
Common Governance
& Infrastructure for Regenerative Agriculture
A member-led board of trade connecting corporate buyers, supply chains, and farmers through independent verification, geospatial tracking, and Nasdaq-backed market infrastructure across Scope 3 insetting, Section 45Z tax credits, carbon removals, and other environmental assets.
Led by Industry.Powered by Independent Verification.
A collaborative board of trade formed by top global agricultural corporations, supply chain innovators, and capital market experts that provides a more transparent and efficient market system and registry of record to better manage the changing risks and opportunities within the broader agricultural commodity landscape.
Implementing Transparency, Efficiency, and Confidence Within the Environmental Markets
Today’s environmental markets are constrained by fragmented systems, inconsistent audit standards, and greenwashing risks that can frustrate buyers and leave producers underpaid.
The Environmental Board of Trade (EBOT) replaces isolated, custom programs with a single, neutral market infrastructure, giving farmers a dependable way to monetize stewardship and corporate buyers the investment-grade proof they need.
OperationalConstraints
Lengthy and manual audit and verification cycles that delay commercial execution.
IntegrityRisks
Growing concerns regarding double-counting, greenwashing, and limited price visibility.
Lack ofStandardization
Bespoke program rules restrict liquidity and long-term participation.
Unlocking Value Across Regulatory and Voluntary Asset Classes.
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Supply Chain Insetting and Scope 3
Supporting agri-food buyers in quantifying and allocating supply-chain emissions reductions aligned with GHGP and SBTi FLAG frameworks.
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Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credits
Providing the carbon intensity (CI) documentation and traceable chain-of-custody records designed to support tax credit substantiation and audit readiness.
- 03
Voluntary Carbon Credits (VCCs)
Serving as the underlying data infrastructure for the issuance, allocation, and retirement of carbon credits.
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Environmental Co-Benefit Claims
Supporting independently issued, transferred, and retired environmental attributes for eligible voluntary or compliance applications in water and biodiversity.
Commercial Governance vs. Integrity Oversight
EBOT is structured to have commercial market rules and integrity-critical functions.
While EBOT manages member relationships and commercial standards, independent bodies handle methodology approvals, audits, and asset issuance. It is designed to harmonize and operationalize existing scientific methodologies and market standards rather than replace them.
Commercial Governance
Commercial arrangements- Fee policies and membership structures
- Market education
- Standardized contract forms
Integrity-Critical Functions
- Methodology approval
- Independent audit and verification standards
- Uncompromising issuance criteria
Operating Infrastructure
- Digital custodial infrastructure for atomic issuance, transfer, and retirement
- Geospatial tracking and boundary conflict detection
- Neutral third-party operational execution
Built for Stakeholders Across the Value Chain
Bankable Opportunities:
A clear, repeatable, and audit-ready pathway to monetize regenerative stewardship.
Reduced Complexity:
One standardized framework instead of managing dozens of conflicting buyer requirements.
Data Security & Ownership:
Control over farm data with transparent attribute ownership rights.
Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management:
Provide clear chain-of-custody, auditable data, and verifiable outcomes that build trust across market participants.
Shape the Future of Environmental Governance
EBOT operates as a member-governed 501(c)(6) trade association. Founding and Charter members gain inaugural governance rights and unique economic alignment through Economic Seats - perpetual revenue participation rights tied to institutional net revenues including transaction fees, assessment fees, and data licensing.
A governance committee structure, including a Producer Advisory Committee, Corporate Buyer Committee, Scientific Advisory Council, Methodology Review Committee, and Market Integrity Committee will guide the work of the EBOT.
Membership tiers
Compare tiers
Founding, Charter, and General Membership benefits at a glance.
Tier 1
General Membership
Who?
Market participants, suppliers, and enterprise buyers entering after the initial formation phase.
Benefits
Access to standardized contracts and platform
Participation in trade association activities
Standard volume rebates and fee tiers
Tier 2
Charter Membership
Who?
Strategic supply chain participants seeking early alignment and preferential economics.
Benefits
Charter Board Representation (6-10 seats)
Early alignment and preferential economics
Ongoing "Economic Seat" revenue participation
Tier 3
Founding Member
Who?
Market leaders with significant operating scale, market reach, or strategic supply chain footprint.
Benefits
Inaugural Board Seats (4-6 seats)
Strongest influence on commercial rules
Ongoing "Economic Seat" revenue participation
