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Certified Sustainable & Humanitarian Projects

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We understand that transitioning to a greener footprint might not happen overnight, but caring for our Earth and leaving it better than we found it is absolutely vital. That's why we're all about carbon offsetting.
A carbon offset is a way for individuals, businesses or countries to compensate for their carbon footprint. As well as making changes to prevent emissions from being released, you can offset the emissions you have created by funding projects which reduce, remove or store greenhouse gases from elsewhere in the world. These projects are certified by governments or specialist certification organisations.
We partnered with the climate experts at Trace to fund certified projects both locally and internationally to offset carbon emissions.

COORONG LAKES ~ BIODIVERSITY & CONSERVATION

Australia

The Coorong Lakes Biodiversity project focuses on restoring and preserving the iconic and essential Coorong Lakes ecosystem in South Australia. This project protects 34,391m2 of land and the region's biodiversity, including endangered species such as the orange-bellied parrot and hooded plover. 

WHY WE FUND THIS PROJECT:

Part of South Australia’s Limestone Coast, this region features some of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes. It is, however, an area at risk and in recent years land surrounding these national treasures has been cleared for agriculture and is under increasing threat of degradation.

- Reconnecting habitat to promote animal movement to improve the health of isolated populations

- Partnering with the Ngarrindjeri people to use traditional knowledge of land management.

- Protecting over 30,000 square metres of critical habitat and biodiversity within the wetland system.

 

COOL FIRE TRADITIONAL LAND MANAGEMENT

Australia

 

The Arnhem Land Cool Fire project is a critical conservation initiative that involves Indigenous land managers using traditional fire management practices to reduce the risk of unpredictable, catastrophic fires in Northern Australia outside of bushfire season. In addition, we're proud to support the preservation of Indigenous culture and the protection of biodiversity in Northern Australia. 

WHY WE FUND THIS PROJECT

The Arnhem Land Cool Fire project is led by Indigenous communities and uses traditional fire management practices that are thousands of years old, resulting in a world-renowned system that reduces carbon emissions and protects biodiversity.

- Reduces destruction of vegetation and habitat for essential native species from unmanaged fire seasons

- Manages five fire projects across an area of 80,000 square metres

- Supporting local Aboriginal communities in returning to, remaining on, and managing their country

 

KATIGAN PEATLANDS CONSERVATION

Indonesia

The Katingan Mentaya Peatland project is an initiative that preserves and restores peatland forests in Indonesia that play a vital role in mitigating climate change. Over 60 years, this project will prevent the release of 447,110,760 tonnes of CO2e. The project also supports local communities, biodiversity, and the protection of critical ecosystems in Indonesia. 
WHY WE SUPPORT THIS PROJECT
This project has positive impacts on the climate, local community and biodiversity of the protected area. Its many benefits include:

Reduces 7.5 million tonnes CO2e emissions each year.

Employs 500 individuals with 80% from local community members to protect the forest from fire and to plant trees.

Protects the habitat of 67 mammals; 167 birds; 49 reptiles; and 111 species of fish, including many endangered and critically endangered species. 

 

EFFICIENT COOKSTOVES

Nepal

The Nepal Clean Cookstoves project is a crucial initiative that promotes the use of and provides efficient cookstoves in Nepal. These stoves are designed to reduce emissions from traditional wood-burning stoves, which have a significant impact on both public health and the environment as well as reducing pressure on finite, natural resources.This project helps prevent 56,000 tonnes of CO2e from being released into the atmosphere, every single year.

WHY WE SUPPORT THIS PROJECT

56,800t CO2 emissions are prevented from entering the atmosphere on average per year

194,000+ people have access to clean, reliable and sustainable cookstoves

70% reduction of indoor smoke pollution

Empowers women and children to pursue activities other than collecting wood for cooking

Financial savings for families due to reduced fuel consumption & fewer smoke-related health issues

Reduced firewood consumption conserves forests and biodiversity

Local business and employment opportunities are created due to the need for personnel to distribute and maintain the new stoves

 

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