Tradewater, LLC

Tradewater, LLC, based in the US, specializes in the management of greenhouse gases, focusing on the collection, control, and destruction of super polluting gases such as halocarbons and methane. Tradewater, LLC was founded in 2012 and operates out of Chicago, US. The company focuses on the environmental sector, specifically addressing greenhouse gas emissions through innovative solutions. In January 2026, J.

F. Lehman & Company acquired a majority stake in Tradewater, LLC. Tradewater offers specialized services aimed at the collection, control, and destruction of potent greenhouse gases, specifically targeting super polluting non-CO2 gases such as halocarbons and methane. Their core product is the provision of verified, high-quality carbon credits that businesses and individuals can purchase to offset their greenhouse gas emissions.

The company also offers carbon footprint calculators that allow users to assess emissions related to individual, household, event, and travel activities. Tradewater’s client base includes enterprises, higher education institutions, and small businesses across multiple geographical markets, particularly in the United States, where they identify and manage leaking, orphaned oil and gas wells. Their services are designed to mitigate climate change by preventing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere while providing measurable impact and sustainability solutions for their customers. Tradewater generates revenue primarily through the sale of carbon credits to businesses and organizations seeking to offset their carbon emissions.

The transaction structure typically involves partnerships with enterprises, educational institutions, and small businesses that engage in direct purchases of carbon credits based on their specific emissions reduction needs. The company’s services are not standardized in pricing but are tailored to the unique emissions profiles of their clients, allowing for various engagement models that can include one-time purchases or ongoing partnerships for emissions management. Additionally, Tradewater’s commitment to reinvesting in their operations helps scale their impact, thereby attracting more clients interested in reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to climate-related goals. The January 2026, acquisition enables Tradewater, LLC to enhance its lifecycle management of industrial and refrigerant capabilities and further accelerate its growth.