Positive Carbon

Positive Carbon is a Dublin-based sustainability startup founded in 2020 by Mark and Aisling Kirwan.

The company focuses on eliminating food waste in commercial kitchens through AI-driven, automated monitoring technology. It operates in the environmental and sustainability technology sectors, providing solutions for the hospitality, education, healthcare, and corporate food service industries. The company offers a fully automated food waste tracking system that utilizes overhead LiDAR sensors and AI-powered food detection. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform delivers real-time analytics on food waste patterns, CO2 emission calculations, and actionable insights for better inventory management. Positive Carbon's technology supports kitchens in making informed purchasing and production decisions, ultimately helping businesses reduce waste and improve profitability. The company has raised over $3.7 million in funding and is backed by several notable investors, including Enterprise Ireland and APX Ventures.