Robert Gerlach
Meet Robert
Entrepreneur
Berlin, Germany
Robert Gerlach is the CEO & Co-Founder of Klim, a Berlin-based startup dedicated to scaling regenerative agriculture practices globally. Under his leadership, Klim has helped farmers transition to sustainable practices, fostering soil carbon storage and resilience. With a background in sustainable product innovation through his company, Threebility, he has supported global industries in embedding sustainable practices. His experience also spans product and partnership management roles, including leading sustainable innovation at Vivy and mm1.
Areas of activity:
Sustainable Agriculture
About:
Robert Gerlach is a pioneering leader in sustainable innovation, currently serving as CEO & Co-Founder of Klim. At Klim, he drives efforts to transform agriculture, enabling farmers worldwide to adopt regenerative methods to combat climate change by increasing soil carbon sequestration and food security. Robert’s expertise is rooted in his role as the founder of Threebility, where he developed tools for sustainable product and business model innovation. He has held senior positions in product and partnership management, notably at Vivy, where he contributed to the development of a digital health platform with a successful launch, and at mm1, where he established a sustainable innovation practice. Robert also shares his knowledge as a guest lecturer, imparting sustainable product development and management skills at institutions like ESCP Business School.
Involvement:
Klim
Klim is a platform supporting the transition to regenerative agriculture by offering CO2-certification and insetting solutions for businesses, helping them offset emissions while improving soil health and biodiversity. The company works closely with farmers across Germany, facilitating the adoption of regenerative practices that store carbon in the soil. Klim's services contribute to decarbonization and the strengthening of food supply chains while also enhancing environmental resilience. It also provides tools for traceability and communication regarding sustainability initiatives.