Sustainability
Last Updated: Jul 24th, 2025
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Impact at Soilytix
Living Our Mission to Regenerate Soils and Safeguard Biodiversity
At Soilytix, sustainability is more than a principle. It is the foundation of our mission:
To empower data-driven decisions that regenerate soils, restore ecosystems, and safeguard biodiversity.
We believe in driving systemic change in how land, biodiversity, and climate are understood and valued. And we know that change starts with how we work, every single day.
Our Vision
To become the leading provider of soil intelligence, translating cutting-edge biochemistry and eDNA research into actionable insights for a more resilient and regenerative future.
Our Values
- Excellence & Precision – We are at the forefront of research and bring scientific rigor to everything we do.
- Respect – For people, ecosystems, and future generations.
- Trust – Transparency and credibility in all our relationships.
- Humility – We are always learning and listening to nature.
Minimizing Our Footprint
We recognize the environmental impact that comes with scientific analysis, from sampling materials to lab operations. While circularity in science is challenging due to contamination risks, regulation, and limited policy support, we are committed to making progress where we can.
Sustainable Sampling & Product Design
- Our remote sampling designer helps reduce over-sampling through guided support.
- Clients are encouraged to reuse components wherever possible.
- We aim to use and recommend biodegradable sampling bags wherever possible.
- We partner with labs and suppliers committed to low-impact, responsibly sourced materials.
Digital-first for Resource Efficiency
- Our digital platform reduces the need for paper and physical reporting.
- We minimize shipping through remote support and batch logistics.
In the Lab
- We optimize protocols to reduce reagent use.
- Multi-use labware is adopted wherever contamination risk allows.
- PCR efficiency is maximized through better plate optimization.
- We are working towards getting certified by the Green Lab Initiative, driving sustainable practices in the scientific community.
Energy Management & Climate Responsibility
Our main energy demands stem from lab operations (e.g., DNA sequencing) and cloud-based data infrastructure.
- We operate in Germany, where a growing share of the energy grid is renewable, and we’re actively transitioning to 100% green energy providers.
- Lab workflows are optimized for batch processing and downtime efficiency.
- We choose cloud providers with strong sustainability commitments and are exploring carbon-aware data storage options.
- Energy usage and carbon impact tracking is a key part of our evolving environmental monitoring strategy.
Working Together for Systemic Change
We are proud to be part of international efforts to strengthen environmental transparency and nature-positive action:
- TNFD Forum (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures)
- Biodiversity Credit Alliance
These partnerships allow us to share knowledge, shape reporting frameworks, and advocate for better policy and business integration of nature metrics.
A Green Start-Up from the Core
Nobody likes to talk about the waste behind science, but we believe in acknowledging it and doing better. Our mission is to save our soils and enable people around the world to access financing for their soil restoration efforts. We strive to live that mission with integrity, curiosity, and climate responsibility.
Soilytix isn’t just measuring impact—we’re working to scale our positive and reduce any negative impact.