Menu Corporate Sustainability >> Environment >> Carbon Offsetting - EcoAct Carbon Offsetting - EcoAct In 2019, via the provider EcoAct, Eurofins supported projects managed by NGOs that not only absorb CO2 but also empower local populations through education as well as sustainable economic and social initiatives. Eurofins obtained carbon credits from the following projects (certified against Verra standard), all aligning with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs): Floresta de Portel (Brazil), which aims to protect and preserve our environment and prevent unscheduled deforestation, allowing the forest to regenerate by itself while helping local communities coexist with nature in a sustainable way, supported by improved forest management. This project aligns with the: UN SDG 12 (Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns), as it helps to create and stimulate job creation in local communities, in the management and monitoring of the forest; UN SDG 13 (Take urgent action to combat climate change) as it supports the preservation of this area of rainforest and contributes to emission reductions to mitigate climate change; and UN SDG 15 (Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and halt biodiversity loss) as it helps address deforestation and protect indigenous flora and fauna, in particular endangered species. Gandhi (Gujarat, India), plays a vital part in India’s shift towards a low carbon economy by generating electricity from renewable resources (wind power) and supplying it to the state grid. This project aligns with: UN SDG 7 (Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable modern energy) as it aims to close the supply-demand energy gap that currently exists in India by generating electricity from a renewable source of energy; UN SDG 8 (Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth) as it provides opportunities for employment in the local communities, working in maintaining, operating and generally running the sites; and UN SDG 13, as it raises awareness in the local areas of the impact of climate change and plays an active role in its mitigation by shifting electricity generation away from non-renewable sources. Cardamom Forest (Cambodia), aims to preserve the unique biodiversity in the Cardamom Mountain Range, in Southeast Asia, a habitat for many species, and a region on which 28 local communities depend, representing approximately 16,000 people. This project aligns with: UN SDG 8 as it offers job opportunities to local communities in various fields in association with the Cambodian Ministry of the Environment; UN SDG 13 as it supports reducing the emission in the atmosphere of more than 3.5 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year. Cardamom forest is a major carbon sink, which must be preserved; UN SDG 15 as it preserves and enhances the restoration of land ecosystems, while ensuring sustainable use of resources, managing forests, halting and reversing the land degradation process and avoiding the loss of biodiversity. Through this initial effort to start compensating Eurofins’ unavoidable carbon emissions, 53,000 tonnes of carbon credits were obtained and retired (cancelled) in 2019, equalling to ca. 1.1 tonnes CO2 offset per full-time equivalent (FTE). Based on the preliminary estimates described, this represents a 10% compensation of Eurofins’ 2019 estimated carbon emissions. Homepage | Search | Careers | Press | Contact Us | Investors Sitemap | Cookie Notice | Terms and Conditions | Eurofins Global Cookie Preferences © Eurofins Scientific 2021 Last updated: Friday, May 29, 2020 About Cookies on This Site By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy Accept All Cookies Adjust Preferences