AVF recently caught up with Aigars Jackus, Chief Operating Officer of Carbon Less Future, our newest AVF member.
Who is CLF?
Carbon Less Future (CLF) is a sustainability-driven company developing innovative vertical farming containers designed specifically for growing trees and saplings in urban or industrial environments.
What is your technology, and who is it for?
Our core technology is a modular, self-contained vertical growing container equipped with a glazing wall for natural light optimization, a precision climate control system, and adaptive airflow. It is built for:
- Municipalities seeking to improve urban greening and comply with biodiversity net gain targets
- Corporates needing verifiable ESG projects for CO₂ sequestration and EU Taxonomy compliance
- Universities & Schools as a living educational tool to teach about trees, sustainability, and environmental responsibility
- Construction or infrastructure projects with offsetting or restoration requirements
What is unique about your product and approach?
- We specialize exclusively in tree cultivation, not leafy greens or herbs
- Our glazing wall allows real-time visibility and natural growth observation, making it perfect for educational and urban display
- Each unit is plug-and-grow, with minimal maintenance and full remote monitoring
- Designed for measurable impact — trees are later planted in certified land restoration zones and contribute to traceable carbon offsetting
What is the potential of your technology going forward?
Our technology has the potential to become:
- A standardized ESG tool for global companies aiming to report natural capital gains
- An urban forestry solution embedded in city architecture, commercial real estate, or industrial zones
- A scalable biodiversity intervention aligned with EU Green Deal goals and Nature Restoration Law
- A visual communication object – our containers are both functional and aesthetic, serving as green statements in any environment
What are your goals in the future?
- To deploy 10+ containers across EU cities and campuses over the next 3 years
- To integrate our solution into sustainability reporting platforms
- To build long-term partnerships with ESG-minded corporations, NGOs, and municipal developers
We are looking for:
- Technology partners
- Clients – businesses, municipalities, real estate developers, and schools seeking tree-growing solutions
- City planners and architects to integrate our glazing-walled containers into public and mixed-use spaces
- Environmental consultants and ESG strategists for joint carbon and biodiversity reporting frameworks
- Educational institutions to co-create curriculum modules around trees, ecosystems, and climate
- Investors and grant funders with a focus on green infrastructure,
