Proba

Proba is an Amsterdam-founded climate-tech company focused on the agri-food supply chain, with an emphasis on fertilizer-related emissions. It helps farmers, cooperatives, traders, fertilizer producers, and food companies quantify, verify, and certify Scope 3 emission reductions where they occur in the supply chain. The company positions itself as a practical partner for insetting: it combines methodologies, software, verification, and registry infrastructure to turn on-farm emission reductions into credible, reportable outcomes. Proba says it works to make climate action doable and scalable by aligning stakeholders across the value chain and simplifying the path from project design to certified claims. Core Values Climate impact where it matters most : Proba focuses on fertilizer emissions because it sees them as a major and scalable lever for reducing agricultural climate impact. Collaboration across the value chain : The company emphasizes shared action among farmers, cooperatives, traders, fertilizer producers, and food brands so decarbonization benefits can be shared. Verified and credible results : Proba stresses independent validation, transparent traceability, and standards-aligned accounting so reductions can stand up to scrutiny. Speed and practicality : As a startup, it highlights fast execution, simplified processes, and solutions that build on existing farm data and systems. Scalability : Proba aims to make interventions repeatable across supply sheds, partners, and regions, so early projects can expand into broader programs. Unique Aspects Fertilizer-first insetting focus : Proba concentrates specifically on fertilizer-related emissions in agri-food supply chains, rather than offering a broad generic carbon platform. Field-level granularity : Its MRV approach goes down to the named fertilizer, active ingredient, soil class, crop, field, and season, instead of relying on supply-shed averages. Certified Inset Units with registry traceability : The company issues traceable certificates that are recorded in a registry from issuance to retirement, supporting claimable Scope 3 reductions. Standards and verification infrastructure : Proba says its methodologies and certification flow are aligned with the GHG Protocol and SBTi FLAG, with independent third-party VVB verification before issuance. Sector collaboration : The site states that Proba developed its standard with the International Fertilizer Association and industry leaders, and that it has worked with IFA, experts, and academics on methodology development.