The CARBON+ project is part of Valio's Food 2.0 initiative, which drives innovation and sustainability in food production. The project has secured €1.2 million in research funding from Business Finland, along with additional partner contributions, bringing the total to €2 million.

Industry partners include leading food companies Atria, HK Foods, and Fazer; technology firms Gasmet, Airmodus, MegaSense, and Airel; as well as Climate Analytics Finland. Research partners, led by the University of Helsinki, include the Natural Resources Institute Finland and the Finnish Meteorological Institute.