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Carbon Central, developed by Australian tech firm NoviQTech, is an enterprise-grade software platform designed to help large organizations manage the complexities of carbon accounting and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. The platform provides a unified, end-to-end solution for companies to measure, analyze, and report on their environmental footprint, particularly their Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions. It aims to replace disparate spreadsheets and manual data collection methods with a single, auditable system of record.
The platform is built on the Hedera network, leveraging its technology to bring a high level of integrity and trust to the ESG data management process. A key feature of Carbon Central is its use of the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create an immutable and verifiable audit trail. As enterprises input emissions data, supplier information, and other critical ESG metrics into the platform, a cryptographic hash of that data is submitted to the Hedera public ledger. This process provides a tamper-proof timestamp and a transparent, auditable record that can be securely shared with and verified by regulators, investors, and other stakeholders.
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Envision Blockchain is a consulting and development firm specializing in distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions for enterprises and public sector organizations. The company's expertise covers various DLT use cases, with a notable emphasis on sustainability initiatives, such as systems for renewable energy credits and carbon emissions tracking. Other key areas of focus include enhancing supply chain traceability, developing digital identity solutions, and improving secure data management practices.
Envision Blockchain leverages the Hedera blockchain network’s services, including the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS), Hedera Token Service (HTS), and Hedera Smart Contract Service (HSCS), to build its solutions. Its service offerings range from initial strategy consulting and DLT architecture design to custom application development and the integration of blockchain solutions with existing enterprise systems. Envision Blockchain often participates in open-source initiatives and contributes to the development of DLT standards. The firm aims to accelerate the adoption of DLT by creating impactful applications that deliver tangible benefits.
Nexera is a technology company building infrastructure to unite traditional and decentralized finance. Its core mission is to enable the tokenization of real-world assets within a compliant and institutional-grade framework, addressing key barriers that have slowed widespread adoption of blockchain in capital markets.
The cornerstone of this vision is the Nexera Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain specifically designed to be compliance-ready from the ground up. The chain integrates all essential elements for institutional use, including robust tools for regulation and compliance. This is powered by Compilot.ai, an engine that automates complex legal and regulatory demands such as KYC, KYB, and AML into straightforward, AI-driven workflows. The architecture ensures that institutions can meet rigorous standards like MiCA without relying on fragmented third-party solutions.
A critical feature of Nexera's ecosystem is its focus on interoperability, allowing for fluid asset transfers and transparent data flow between public blockchains, private networks, and legacy financial systems. The protocol’s cross-chain capabilities are secured in part by the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS). HCS is used as a trust layer to verifiably and transparently log transactions that occur across different networks, ensuring a secure and auditable record of all activity.
Noviqtech is technology firm focused on carbon accounting and supply chain transparency. The company's product offerings include “Carbon Central” and “Noviq AI.” Carbon Central is focused on managing and centralizing carbon-related data and accounting processes for businesses. Similarly, Noviq AI offers exceptional end-to-end transparency and confirmation of product authenticity and processes throughout the entire value chain through the use of artificial intelligence within the firm's service portfolio, thus enhancing data processing, analytics, and decision-making capabilities for core services.
Its platform relies on three key service pillars. The first pillar, “guarantee of origin,” seeks to prove the origin of green resource production in order to highlight sustainability by tracking and tokenizing green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel, biodiesel, biochar, and related assets while aligning with industry standards and methodologies. The second, “carbon reporting,” allows users to measure, manage, and tokenise project assets and to effortlessly report and track carbon reduction and avoidance. This allows users unlock revenue opportunities through carbon tokenisation. The third pillar, “supply chain traceability,” allows users to track products throughout their lifecycle, ensuring authenticity and building client trust by highlighting supply chain transparency and demonstrating sustainable and ethical practices.
StraitsX is digital payment infrastructure provider and stablecoin issuer licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as a major payment Institution. It aims to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) with the digital asset economy, offering solutions for businesses and individuals to access and utilize digital currencies.
It’s primarily known for its stablecoins, which include XSGD, a token pegged to the Singapore dollar, XIDR a token pegged to the Indonesian rupiah, and XUSD, which is pegged to the US dollar. These stablecoins are designed to maintain a 1:1 synchronicity with their respective fiat currencies and feature reserves held in licensed financial institutions.
StraitsX emphasizes transparency and regulatory compliance, with each of its stablecoins issued in accordance with MAS frameworks.
The firm’s solutions support multi-chain operations, with its stablecoins available on various blockchain networks including Hedera, enabling faster, scalable, and cost-effective transactions. The company provides APIs for seamless integration, which allow businesses to accept payments, facilitate payouts, and conduct blockchain transactions.
StraitsX also offers personal and business accounts for minting, issuing, redeeming, and transacting with its proprietary stablecoins. It is currently partnered with various financial institutions including RedotPay and Visa to enable digital asset spending via card programs.