EcoMatcher adds high-resolution satellite maps by Planet to its portfolio

23rd of September 2021 – Hong Kong, San Francisco – EcoMatcher is adding high-resolution satellite data by Planet to its portfolio, offering customers quarterly updates on the forests they have planted through EcoMatcher.

Trees’ data collected on the ground with EcoMatcher’s TreeCorder, will automatically be mapped with Planet’s high-resolution satellite data offering EcoMatcher’s customers the next level of transparency on a quarterly basis. EcoMatcher will start with satellite mapping in the UAE, Paraguay, Indonesia, and Jordan and gradually add other geographies EcoMatcher is active in. 

“We are proud to partner with and provide our satellite data to EcoMatcher as they continue to provide innovative and easy ways to increase companies’ sustainability practices through transparent tree planting,” said Andrew Brockfield, VP APAC of Planet. 

“Our mission in life is providing customers amazing transparency and engagement in tree planting through innovative technologies and encouraging them to integrate tree planting in their businesses,” says Bas Fransen, CEO of EcoMatcher. “Planet leads in the space of high-resolution satellite mapping, and our partnership cannot come at a better time.” 

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About Planet

Planet is the leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image all of Earth’s landmass every day and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest earth observation fleet of satellites and provides the online software, tools, and analytics that enable users to simply and effectively derive value from satellite imagery. To learn more, visit www.planet.com and follow us on Twitter at @planet.

About EcoMatcher

EcoMatcher plants trees with foundations specialized in tree planting. Through technologies, EcoMatcher knows everything about every tree, offering full transparency and engagement. Companies can use trees for meaningful corporate gifting, loyalty programs, rewards, employee engagement, events, and transparent carbon offsetting programs. To learn more, visit www.ecomatcher.com  and follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecomatcher/