Former Planetly executives Cari Davidson, Giuseppe Gentile, and Micha Schildmann have launched Forward Earth after their unsatisfactory exit from the carbon accounting startup acquired by OneTrust. The trio is leveraging AI to develop a platform aimed at smaller companies, which often lack access to costly consulting services. They recently secured €4.5 million in seed funding from Mosaic Ventures, Speedinvest, and Revent. Forward Earth aims to simplify CO2 footprint calculations and enhance supply chain transparency, addressing a gap in the market. The startup plans to expand its operations across Europe, the U.S., and Asia.