A certified climate project combined with additional commitmentThis combined project contributes to the financing of a certified climate project and additionally supports tree planting in Austria. For every tonne of CO2 saved through the contribution via a certified climate project, we plant one tree in Austria. This way, we promote the conversion of structurally poor forests and monocultures into more resilient mixed woodlands that can better adapt to changing climate conditions.
Currently, tree planting in Austria is combined with a certified wind energy project in Ovalle, Chile (climatepartner.com/1272). With a total of 57 wind turbines, the project produces electricity from renewable energy sources and contributes to the energy transition in Chile by expanding the renewable energy sector. In addition, the project creates long-term jobs for local people.
Our additional commitment: One tree for every tonne of CO2 reducedWith our combined project, we combine verified emission reductions through a certified climate project with additional commitment. European ecosystems are also affected by climate change: Tree species such as spruce suffer from drought because their shallow roots do not reach deeper, water-rich layers of soil. Thus, they are weakened and particularly susceptible to pests. Storms also take a heavy toll on these shallow-rooted tree species.
Our additional commitment addresses this issue and supports the reforestation and conversion to more resilient mixed forests: We plant trees in cooperation with experienced organisations and enable our customers to participate in the planting campaigns. The certified climate project is registered with international standards.
