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 Switzerland. For every tonne of CO2 saved through the contribution via a certified climate project, we plant one tree in Switzerland. 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 Switzerland is combined with a certified improved cookstoves project in India (climatepartner.com/1499). The aim of this project is to facilitate cleaner cooking practices and improve health by providing improved cookstoves to indigenous households and families living below the poverty level in Maharashtra.
Combined climate projects to date: wind energy, Ovalle, Chile (climatepartner.com/1272).
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.
