Systemic sexual abuse at celebrated carbon offset project in Kenya
Channel: SOMO Research
Date: 15/11/2023

Breaking: Widespread sexual harassment and abuse on a celebrated carbon offset project in Kasigau, Kenya, run by US-based company Wildlife Works.

Our new investigation with the Kenya Human Rights Commission, released on 6th November 2023, uncovered several instances of sexual abuse by senior male Wildlife Works employees. Our findings are based on 31 testimonies of current and former employees and members of the local community.

Wildlife Works sells credits generated from this project to big multinational companies that then use it to “offset” their carbon emissions and claim to move towards net zero. Dozens of commercial actors, including Microsoft, Netflix, Mckinsey, Shell, and others, have bought carbon credits from this project.

This is just another instance showcasing the failing fable of the carbon offsetting industry.

Get the full report 👉 https://www.somo.nl/offsetting-human-rights/