Swiss Carbon Offset Foundation Announces Job Cuts

Myclimate to reduce workforce by 10% amid market changes and economic pressures in climate action sector.

Key Takeaways

Myclimate is reducing its workforce by approximately 10% by the end of 2025.
The foundation employed nearly 200 people at the end of 2024.
Management is being centralized, leading to the departure of leadership figures in Switzerland and Austria.
The carbon offset market peaked in 2022.

By The Numbers

10%

workforce reduction

200

employees

2022

year

They Said

"For economic reasons, we have had to make some very significant savings since the beginning of the year, particularly in the area of costs."
— Kai Landwehr

"In some cases, offers have been the subject of much debate and have sometimes been criticised, and not without good reason."
— Kai Landwehr

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Sources & References

Swiss carbon offset foundation to cut 10% of staff

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Myclimate is reducing its workforce by approximately 10% by the end of 2025.
The foundation employed nearly 200 people at the end of 2024.
Management is being centralized, leading to the departure of leadership figures in Switzerland and Austria.
The carbon offset market peaked in 2022.

By The Numbers

10%

workforce reduction

200

employees

2022

year

They Said

"For economic reasons, we have had to make some very significant savings since the beginning of the year, particularly in the area of costs."
— Kai Landwehr

"In some cases, offers have been the subject of much debate and have sometimes been criticised, and not without good reason."
— Kai Landwehr

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