Turning Waste into Value: CoolImpact Paves the Way for High-Integrity Carbon Credits in Southeast Asia

While the world races toward Net Zero, one of the most dangerous sources of emissions remains largely overlooked: refrigerant gases such as F-gases, HFCs, and SF₆. These super-pollutants have global warming potentials thousands of times greater than CO₂, yet in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia, there is almost no infrastructure for their proper recovery, tracking, and destruction. This gap also represents a unique opportunity for transformative climate solutions.

CoolImpact, a pioneering climate-tech startup from Vietnam, is building the region's first integrated platform dedicated to recovering and destroying super-pollutant refrigerants. What sets CoolImpact apart is its ability not only to address a critical environmental challenge but also to turn climate risks into investment opportunities by generating high-integrity carbon credits certified under Verra and Gold Standard frameworks.

Dual Revenue Stream Model

CoolImpact's model delivers two parallel revenue streams:

  • Service-based: fees from refrigerant recovery and destruction for businesses and organizations.
  • Impact-based: high-quality carbon credits, meeting the rising demand from corporations and climate funds seeking verified emission reductions.

Technology and Scalability

With a digital MRV system, a lean and scalable operating model, and strategic partnerships with cement kilns and HVAC networks, CoolImpact ensures transparency, efficiency, and scalability. This approach is designed not only to eliminate millions of tons of CO₂e over the coming decade but also to unlock a new climate investment market for the region.

First-Mover Advantage

Positioned as a first-mover in Southeast Asia, CoolImpact is ready to become a trusted partner for global investors, impact funds, and corporations seeking credible climate action. By transforming waste into value, the company is driving measurable impact and contributing to a cooler, more sustainable planet.

CoolImpact in action