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As part of its commitment to the environment, Touax is proud to announce its partnership with EcoTree France, a French forest manager. 🌱 Touax provides its customers with sustainable transport equipment (freight wagons, river barges, intermodal containers), allowing them to decarbonise freight transport through mass solutions that encourage modal shift. Regarding our direct and indirect energy-related emissions, we have chosen to increase the proportion of renewable energy used and have adopted an energy-saving policy for our offices and staff travels. But to go even further, we have chosen to participate in the sustainable management of the Montplonne forest in Meuse (France), which covers an area of 83 hectares and has an estimated long-term carbon sequestration potential of 6,941 tonnes. 🌳 More than 64,000 trees will be planted in this forest, which will be supervised and managed by EcoTree foresters according to the principles of a mixed cover forestry. This forest will be a place of biodiversity development and a permanent carbon sink, but this project is also a local socio-economic development which is a key element of our CSR approach. 👉 Find out more about our responsibilities: https://lnkd.in/eQQWA9tn #Touax #rail #riverbarges #container #Ecotree #environnement #CSR #sustainabletransportation

As part of its commitment to the environment, Touax is proud to announce its partnership with EcoTree France, a French forest manager. 🌱 Touax provides its customers with sustainable transport equipment (freight wagons, river barges, intermodal containers), allowing them to decarbonise freight transport through mass solutions that encourage modal shift. Regarding our direct and indirect energy-related emissions, we have chosen to increase the proportion of renewable energy used and have adopted an energy-saving policy for our offices and staff travels. But to go even further, we have chosen to participate in the sustainable management of the Montplonne forest in Meuse (France), which covers an area of 83 hectares and has an estimated long-term carbon sequestration potential of 6,941 tonnes. 🌳 More than 64,000 trees will be planted in this forest, which will be supervised and managed by EcoTree foresters according to the principles of a mixed cover forestry. This forest will be a place of biodiversity development and a permanent carbon sink, but this project is also a local socio-economic development which is a key element of our CSR approach. 👉 Find out more about our responsibilities: https://lnkd.in/eQQWA9tn #Touax #rail #riverbarges #container #Ecotree #environnement #CSR #sustainabletransportation

📣 Breaking news: our carbon credits are available to everyone! 🌳 Our Bureau Veritas certified, our high-quality carbon credits are now available to everyone, individuals and businesses alike. ❓ Why do we want to democratise the access to carbon credits? ➡ We have been asked on several occasions by individual clients who want to make a more active contribution to the fight against climate change; ➡ Democratising simple, nature-based and efficient solutions is in the DNA of EcoTree France & EcoTree International; ➡ So that everyone can do their bit to contribute to a more habitable world together; ➡ This offer complements our other offers (tree ownership, biodiversity, etc.); ➡ It allows us to pursue our mission of sustainable and responsible forest management. EcoTree consolidates its position as a leader in innovative solutions for the #climate and #biodiversity 💪 📌 After bringing the unique model of tree ownership to the to market; 📌 After giving individuals the opportunity to take concrete action for biodiversity; 📌 Having developed the first methodology for generating carbon credits through irregular high-forests and the mixing of species, thus, enriching biodiversity and the resilience of forests; EcoTree offers everyone the opportunity to support sustainable and local #forestry projects through the acquisition of high-quality #carbon credits. 🤔 Why do we call them high-quality carbon credits? 👉 They are issued as part of sustainable mixed forestry with continuous forest cover which where biodiversity is at the heart of our work; 👉 These carbon credits promote local European projects; 👉 Our original carbon methodology has been validated by Bureau Veritas, world leader in certification, and is currently the most demanding on the market; 👉 Our carbon credits are based on forestry itineraries calculated over a hundred years. How can you acquire high-quality carbon credits? Check out our Carbon Shop: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dQDDwwCf #nbs #carbonshop

Azzera Partners with Papagayo Hills to Drive High-Impact Climate Action on the CELESTE Platform 🌍✈️ We’re proud to announce our partnership with Papagayo Hills, powered by Swiss Privata AG, to bring their impactful project to the Azzera Celeste platform starting February 17, 2025. 🎉 Papagayo Hills is a dual-aspect CO₂ compensation program based on a teakwood plantation. 🌱 It is a niche model, combining climate benefits with responsible land use to create a lasting positive impact. By participating in the Papagayo Hills’ CO₂ compensation program, clients receive certificates that provide businesses with a financially sustainable way to demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility. Through Azzera Celeste and its Fly Beyond feature, aviation brokers, operators, and anyone flying an aircraft can: • ✈️ Accurately measure emissions and understand their environmental footprint. • 🌱 Contribute to high-impact initiatives like sustainable forestry and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development, guided by the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Strategies. • 📊 Make informed decisions using the Azzera Impact Score, which provides transparent insights into project benefits and alignment with scientific guidelines. Papagayo Hills’ teakwood plantation is a model of innovation, combining climate benefits with responsible land use to create a lasting positive impact. By investing in credits with Papagayo Hills, buyers gain the unique opportunity to access ownership rights to the land, further enhancing their role in sustainable land management. 🌍💡 By collaborating with Papagayo Hills, we’re furthering our commitment to helping the aviation sector drive meaningful environmental progress. 🌱 This partnership is a step forward in empowering aviation stakeholders to contribute to a better world while meeting their sustainability goals. Together, we’re creating change that matters. 🌏💚 #Azzera #PapagayoHills #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Aviation #SAF #FlightCompensation #AzzeraCeleste #FlyBeyond

When it comes to sustainable innovation, seaweed has become a hero on many fronts: From its carbon-sequestration ability to its potential as next-generation packaging materials, methane-reducing livestock feed, sustainable dyes and more, the marine super plant offers innumerable environmental benefits and practical, circular applications. However, one type of seaweed has not received the same appreciation for its potential: sargassum — a prolific alga that plagues beaches across the Caribbean, USA, Mexico and West Africa. Known for its buoyant, brown, leafy appearance, this relentless invader devastates coastal environments and ecosystems — smothering vital habitats such as coral reefs and seagrass beds, and depleting oxygen levels in the water. To add insult to injury, the pungent odor emitted by decaying sargassum repels tourists — turning once-vibrant beaches into malodorous landscapes — which is devastating for coastal communities reliant on tourism revenue. Despite global efforts, eradicating sargassum remains a daunting endeavor. Enter Thalasso AS — a Norwegian startup whose Ocean Harvester technology and micro-biorefineries offer a circular solution for both harvesting sargassum from affected coastal areas and transform it into valuable products. Co-founded by serial entrepreneur Frode Stolen Sønstebø and Paulina Zanela — who joined forces to establish a company dedicated to finding solutions for harvesting and sustainable management of sargassum seaweed. “We envision the combination of innovation, sustainability and community empowerment shaping the overarching narrative of ocean conservation and economic development,” says Zanela. “Our harvester and micro-biorefinery illustrate this vision by utilizing sargassum as a valuable resource across multiple industries, supporting both innovative and sustainable practices.”

Mangroves are unique ecosystems found in tropical and subtropical coastal areas, where they act as a bridge between land and sea. They consist of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs with complex root systems that make them crucial to environmental sustainability. Environmental Benefits of Mangroves 1. Coastal Protection Barrier Against Storms: Mangroves act as natural shields, reducing the impact of storm surges, cyclones, and tsunamis. Erosion Control: Their intricate root systems stabilize the soil and prevent coastal erosion. 2. Carbon Sequestration Blue Carbon Storage: Mangroves store large amounts of carbon in their biomass and soil, helping mitigate climate change. Carbon Sink Efficiency: Mangroves are more efficient than terrestrial forests in capturing carbon dioxide. 3. Biodiversity Hotspots Habitat for Wildlife: They provide critical habitats for fish, crabs, birds, and other species, supporting both marine and terrestrial biodiversity. Nursery Grounds: Many marine organisms, including commercially important fish species, breed and grow in mangrove ecosystems. 4. Water Filtration Pollution Reduction: Mangroves filter pollutants, including heavy metals and nutrients, improving water quality. Sediment Trapping: They trap sediments, preventing them from reaching coral reefs and other marine ecosystems. 5. Livelihood Support Fisheries: Mangroves support fisheries by providing breeding and feeding grounds for various aquatic species. Ecotourism: They attract tourists, generating income for local communities. Restorations: Growing mangroves near canals or along the shores of islands is a highly sustainable approach to development with multiple ecological, social, and economic benefits. Mangroves act as natural barriers, protecting coastlines from erosion and storm surges, while also fostering biodiversity by providing habitat for various marine and terrestrial species. Additionally, mangroves absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide, making them excellent tools for combating climate change. Their root systems help filter pollutants, improving water quality in the surrounding areas. This approach aligns with sustainable development principles by balancing environmental conservation with community needs, such as improving fisheries, promoting ecotourism, and safeguarding local livelihoods. Encouraging such initiatives not only enhances ecosystem resilience but also demonstrates a commitment to preserving natural resources for future generations. Source: TOI - 26th Dec'24 News: Initiative implemented in Buckingham canal shores near OMR,Chennai in an island by Tamilnadu Govt officials.

🌳💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 💡🌳 In recent years, the climate crisis has intensified, highlighting the urgent need for effective measures to mitigate it. One such measure involves valuing and improving reforestation and forest management practices, as well as adopting best ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, especially in countries with vast forest resources like Portugal. 🇵🇹🌲🌱 Reforestation is not just about planting trees; it's a fundamental strategy for capturing carbon from the atmosphere, significantly contributing to the fight against climate change. Additionally, well-managed forests are crucial for biodiversity, fire prevention, and the preservation of water resources. 💧🔥 Similarly, incorporating ESG practices into business and governmental strategies becomes a fundamental vector, ensuring that economic development does not come at the expense of the environment or society. In Portugal, the forestry sector faces several challenges, including susceptibility to forest fires and insufficient management. However, in recent years, there has been a renewed effort towards reforestation, improved forest management, and the implementation of ESG practices, with a particular focus on diversifying the species planted, adopting sustainable practices, and social and governance responsibility. According to recent data, Portugal has been committed to reforestation and the recovery of degraded areas, as well as the implementation of ESG practices which are essential for the country not only from an environmental standpoint but also economically, as the carbon market represents a significant opportunity to generate revenue through the sale of carbon credits. 📈💰 🔍 For Portugal to continue to thrive in this market, it is essential to invest more in forest monitoring technologies, policies that encourage responsible and sustainable forest management, and robust ESG practices. This will not only increase our forests' carbon capture capacity but also enhance the forestry sector in the green economy, ensuring a more balanced and sustainable development. In summary, reforestation, better forest management, and adherence to the best ESG practices are key for Portugal to maximize its potential in the carbon market. Through these practices, we can contribute to a greener, healthier, and more sustainable planet for future generations, while also promoting responsible economic development. 🌍💚📊 #Reforestation #ForestManagement #CarbonMarket #Sustainability #ESG #GreenPortugal #SustainableDevelopment

Sustainability upgrades -- Pacifico Aquaculture striped bass from Baja Mexico is now a Seafood Watch green “Best Choice” for its environmental sustainability. With a pen density of 98% water and 2% fish, the striped bass are raised off the coast of Ensenada in the marine sanctuary of Isla Todos Santos where pristine deep ocean canyon waters act as a natural filter. Operating under Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas, the Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve covers more than 2.7 million acres and is made up of marine sanctuaries that serve as a habitat for marine mammals and seabirds, as well as commercially important fish and shellfish. Having designated reserves such as these help promote sustainable growth while also protecting ecosystems.

We often believe we have to choose between nature preservation and economic growth. However, when done smart, an environmental initiative can promote both goals. One of my favourite examples is the Pristine Seas project. Since its launch in 2008, the initiative has brought about the creation of 27 marine reserves around the globe with a total area of 6.6 million square kilometres. The governments prohibit all types of fishing in the protected areas to allow the underwater world to recover. The initial idea was to develop ecotourism instead, with plenty of divers willing to see coral riffs and huge schools of fish in an almost prehistoric state. Over time, biodiversity replenished in the reserves and fish started populating the neighbouring waters. As it turns out, limiting fishing in a protected area increases catch in the whole region in the long run. The launch of this initiative is an inspirational story about how much one person can change through local action. Enric Sala quit academia to move from studying environmental problems to solving them. He joined National Geographic as an Explorer in Residence and founded National Geographic Pristine Seas. The project combines research with advocacy and communication, convincing the public, local communities and politicians that the potential benefits are worth changing their lifestyles. Conducting expeditions, filming documentaries and deep diving with local leaders, he managed to infect others with his passion for marine life. The results are already visible: fish biomass in a protected area increases by about 500% within just a few years. Today, the team has an ambitious goal to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. The target was set at COP15 in 2022, where the governments also agreed to achieve the same level of preservation on land. 30% is the minimum necessary to prevent an irreversible loss of marine biodiversity. It will also stop overfishing and make fish a sustainable food source. According to Sala’s calculations, the fishing industry would be able to catch 12% more fish globally with half as many boats. Moreover, sustainable fishing practices are beneficial to the climate. Industrial bottom trawling is releasing hundreds of millions of tonnes of CO2 annually. Slowing down climate change would, in turn, promote biodiversity and marine life restoration. The project still has a long way to go. Currently, only around 8% of the waters enjoy some protection, and only in 3% of protected areas all types of fishing are prohibited. If the 30% mark is achieved, the economic benefits can exceed the costs by 3 to 10 times. The possible net benefits are estimated to range from $490B to $920B by 2050. The Pristine Seas team is currently on the Global Expedition, working to make this goal a reality. #MarineReserves #Biodiversity #Conservation #Sustainability #ClimateAction

On World Environment Day, we revisit the Gameshope Loch Peatlands in the Scottish Borders – a vital ecosystem, and the focus of HS1’s Project Peatlands campaign. Between June 2021 and October 2022, every retail purchase made in St. Pancras International helped to fund the restoration of these carbon sinks, preventing a projected 3.33 million kg CO2e from entering the atmosphere. Subsequent restoration work is now complete, with the formation of new pools signalling a return to health for these peatlands. The sight of dragonflies zealously guarding these pools is another clear indicator of growing biodiversity. Closer to home, Lizard Orchids (Himantoglosssum Hircinum) have been found flowering next to the HS1 line for a third consecutive year. These are some of the rarest plants in the UK, and their presence on HS1 land is testament to our ongoing efforts to achieve 20% biodiversity net-gain by 2030. More details about HS1’s efforts to protect and enhance local habitats will be available in our forthcoming ESG report. Photo: © Emma Hinchliffe-IUCN UK Peatland Programme