ABOUT US
We actively support the climate and biodiversity
OUR TEAM
Meet our team of impact makers
​Our team brings together outstanding expertise in science, technology, legal and financial structuring, biology, and agroforestry, delivering a comprehensive approach rooted in operational excellence to drive sustainable climate solutions.
Theo Derache
Co-founder &
Chief Executive Officer
Margot Ahr
Chief Scientific Officer
Raphael Der Agopian
Co-founder &
Chief Operating Officer
Alexandre Brunet
Chief Revenue Officer
OUR VALUES
The core values that guide our behaviours
ETHICS
We work with integrity upholding high ethical standards in all business practices, ensuring honesty, fairness, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
IMPACT
We commit to advancing environmental sustainability by actively participating in and promoting impactful initiatives that reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a low-carbon future.
TRANSPARENCY
We are dedicated to transparency in all aspects of operations, including carbon unit generation, project methodologies, and reporting. Providing clear and accessible information to clients and stakeholders is a core value.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We engage with local communities impacted by carbon reduction projects, respecting their rights, and ensuring that projects bring positive social and economic benefits.
ADAPTABILITY
We adapt to evolving environmental policies, market dynamics, and technological advancements. Proactively adjusting strategies to align with emerging best practices and standards.
DIVERSITY
We give importance to diversity and inclusion by fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that values the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of individuals from various backgrounds
OUR STORY
Driving finance into long-term and impactful strategies
Apolownia's founders envision a world where businesses and investment funds actively engage in reducing their carbon footprint and embrace long-term decarbonization strategies through impactful climate contribution projects that restore nature.
Apolownia is inspired by the Paulownia Tementosa tree, known for its rapid growth and high carbon absorption. As a pioneer species, it symbolizes our commitment to take our part in the global fight for climate neutrality, via nature-based carbon projects.
OUR COMMITMENT
We support the
UN Global Compact
As a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, Apolownia is committed to aligning its strategies and operations with the universal principles of human rights, international labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption, while taking actions that advance societal goals.
