Vancouver’s Greenlines Technology has launched a breakthrough in sustainable transportation: its patented Mobility Carbon Engine (MCE) now enables mobility apps to turn low-emission trips into tradable carbon credits.
Moovit, the commuter app with 1.5 billion users worldwide, piloted the system in 2024. Using Greenlines’ methodology, validated by a CSA-accredited auditor, Moovit became the first app to generate credits through the CSA CleanProjects Registry.
During the pilot, users choosing public transit, bikes, scooters, or ride-hailing over driving saved an average of 1.23 kg of CO₂e per trip. Those savings are tracked, verified, and — once audited — converted into carbon credits. Each metric ton of avoided emissions creates a credit, offering platforms a new potential revenue stream.
“The integration of our Mobility Carbon Engine into Moovit’s app is a game-changer,” said David Oliver, CEO of Greenlines. “We’re showing how technology can drive measurable climate action while enhancing urban mobility.”
Moovit CEO Nir Bezalel added: “Our mission has always been to make mobility more accessible and sustainable. With Greenlines’ system, our users can now make greener choices that drive climate action at scale.”
The potential impact is significant. Transportation produces 29% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, with the average commuter responsible for 4.6 tons annually. If just 10% of U.S. commuters used MCE-powered apps, emissions could fall by 24 million tons per year — the equivalent of removing over five million cars from the road.
By embedding carbon accounting directly into everyday commutes, Greenlines’ technology gives cities, companies, and commuters a practical way to cut emissions while supporting urban transit systems and reducing congestion.
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