Empower (Jord.tech Foundation) — Plastic Credit Platform

Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-14 20:23

Norwegian-origin blockchain-based plastic credit platform. Free NGO access. 30+ countries. Rebranded from Empower.eco to Jord.tech Foundation. Tracking tools, credit marketplace, brand buyer connections.

Source: https://empower.eco/

Funding Details

Funder

Empower AS (Oslo, Norway)

Funding Goal

Track plastic collection via blockchain; issue tradeable plastic credits to collection/recycling organisations. Norwegian-origin platform with explicit NGO pathway for credit generation. Partners with 800+ collectors in 30+ countries. Revenue from multiple sources: credit sales, brand partnerships, deposit-return system integration.

Funding Amount

Market-dependent; brands purchase credits at market rates from the platform. Revenue amounts not disclosed publicly. Blockchain-based credit mechanism with market volatility. Smaller market reach than Verra but faster onboarding. Recently integrated with Jord.tech expanding scope.

Deadline

Rolling — NGO registration accepted year-round (Rolling)

How to Apply

Visit empower.eco (or jord.tech/foundation for NGO pathway). Contact Empower team to discuss partnership terms. Set up waste logging system using Empower app/platform. Verify collected volumes. Issue and sell plastic credits. Note: Empower has recently merged or integrated with Jord.tech — verify current platform structure, revenue terms, and verification methodology before committing resources.

Target Region

30+ countries globally including operating regions in India, Indonesia, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Vietnam. Norwegian platform with Nordic corporate buyer network.

Contact

Via empower.eco platform; Norwegian-based team

Official Page

https://www.empower.eco/

Last Checked

2026-03-14 20:49

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• NGO or waste collection organisation with verifiable plastic collection activities
• Operations in one or more of their 30+ partner countries
• Capacity for data recording and digital reporting

Project Scope

• Visit empower.eco or jord.tech/foundation for NGO pathway
• Contact Empower team to discuss partnership terms
• Set up waste logging system using Empower app/platform
• Verify collected volumes
• Issue and sell plastic credits

Constraints

• Market liquidity for Empower credits may be lower than Verra-certified credits
• Platform restructuring ongoing — verify current status before committing resources

Summary

Empower.eco represents a Norwegian-origin, blockchain-based alternative to the Verra Registry for plastic credit generation. Their specific NGO pathway makes it one of the few credit platforms that explicitly invites non-commercial organisations to generate and sell credits from their collection activities. The Norwegian connection is strategically important: Nordic corporate buyers (especially Norwegian ones) are likely to prefer credits from a Norwegian platform, and the cultural/network proximity facilitates business development conversations. The platform has partnerships with 800+ collectors in 30+ countries. Revenue comes from multiple sources: credit sales, brand partnerships, deposit-return system integration. The platform recently underwent integration with Jord.tech (which appears to be a parent or restructured entity) introducing some uncertainty about the current product offering. Before committing to Empower as a primary credit mechanism, direct contact with their team is recommended to clarify the current platform structure, revenue terms, and verification methodology. Empower is best used as a complementary mechanism alongside Verra certification — not as a replacement. Verra credentials are more widely recognised globally; Empower may offer faster onboarding and better access to Nordic corporate buyers specifically. Their freemium DPP (Digital Product Passport) offering reflects the EU ESPR (Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation) market opportunity.

Historical Context

Empower was founded in Norway in 2017 and won multiple sustainability awards. They built one of the first blockchain-based plastic waste deposit and tracking systems. Their 800+ partner network expanded significantly between 2020-2024. The integration with Jord.tech in 2025-2026 suggests a strategic pivot or scale-up. Their freemium DPP (Digital Product Passport) offering reflects the EU ESPR (Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation) market opportunity.

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