Sustainability projects
Collaboration with sustainability projects that remove carbon from the air
We partner with sustainability projects located both in the Netherlands and abroad. The goal of these projects is to remove carbon from the atmosphere or to prevent carbon from entering the air. Contributing to a sustainability project is therefore a great way to enhance your company's sustainability efforts.
Current projects
Ecommit invests in ambitious and promising sustainability projects. The projects we are currently collaborating on utilize mostly agriculture, agroforestry, or reforestation as means to offset carbon emissions.
Naturevest
This ambitious project in Croatia focuses on the Anna Paulowna tree (Paulownia), a species known for its exceptional carbon absorption capabilities.
Scolel’te
In the Mayan language Tzeltal, Scolel’te means "the tree that grows." This beautiful project in Mexico uses reforestation and agroforestry.
Paulownia Deest
This innovative project in Deest, Netherlands, utilizes Paulownia trees, which are known for their exceptional carbon absorption.
Temporarily sold out
Permanent Grassland
Permanent Grassland is a collection of excellent projects in the Netherlands that use grassland to store carbon in the soil.
GreenTrees ACRE
GreenTrees encourages landowners to plant forests. The trees remove carbon from the air and are a source of income for the owners.
What is a sustainability project?
A sustainability project aims to remove carbon from the air or to prevent carbon from entering the air. Nature provides various opportunities for this, including plants, trees, and oceans that can store carbon. There are also technological solutions, such as machines that capture carbon from the air or water. To bring these groundbreaking initiatives to life, funding is essential. Ecommit invests in diverse sustainability projects selected carefully based on stringent criteria. Your company can purchase carbon credits from one of these projects. This allows you to offset carbon emissions that you cannot avoid or reduce (yet) and enhance the sustainability of your business.
Carbon uptake
How is carbon removed from the air?
Trees convert carbon into oxygen through their leaves and store the remainder in their wood. Grass stores carbon in the soil. Crops like Paulownia trees, hemp, bamboo, and elephant grass also sequester carbon. After several years, they are harvested and can be used, for instance, as building materials; new planting then resumes the carbon storage cycle. Additionally, carbon is extracted from water by coral and seaweed. Furthermore, there are machines designed to capture carbon from the air.
Careful procurement process
We conduct thorough research before investing in a sustainability project. Our procurement team follows a structured procedure. Initially, we assess the project's effectiveness in carbon reduction and/or removal. Next, we evaluate its reliability, considering factors such as the organization behind the project, the country, existing certifications, and numerous other criteria. Whenever feasible, we visit the project site to observe operations and meet the team. Once all criteria are met, we finalize the legal matters and purchase a large number of carbon credits. We then offer these carbon credits to companies in any quantity required. Ecommit ensures to deliver secure projects that effectively remove carbon from the air or that prevent carbon from entering the air.
Partners
Sustainable relationships
We collaborate with projects located in both the Netherlands and other countries, employing various methods to offset carbon. Building sustainable relationships with our partners is crucial to us. Therefore, whenever possible, we visit these projects to get to know the people and understand their operations. These interactions continually provide us with new knowledge and insights.
Future
Upcoming sustainability projects
In addition to our current projects, we are constantly seeking new partnerships. We explore opportunities to offer blue ocean credits from sustainability projects harnessing the potential of seas and oceans. We also find biochar projects intriguing, where organic waste material is converted into biochar, a charcoal-like substance that sequesters carbon and improves soil quality. Moreover, we see potential in Direct Air Capture: the extraction of carbon from the air using machines.
In the Netherlands
Types of projects in the Netherlands
There are various methods to remove carbon from the atmosphere, and their effectiveness depends on several factors. These include land area, soil conditions, climate, legislation, and technological advancements. In the Netherlands, agroforestry, grassland, and natural methods like seaweed, oysters, and seabed (collectively known as blue ocean) are used to offset carbon. Additionally, Direct Air Capture machines can also be employed to extract carbon from the air.
Frequently asked questions about sustainability projects
A sustainability project is designed to either remove carbon from the atmosphere or to prevent carbon from entering the air. Nature offers various solutions for this, such as plants, trees, and oceans that can capture and store carbon. There are also technological innovations, like machines that extract carbon from the air or water.
Before investing in a sustainability project, we conduct thorough research. First, we evaluate whether the project’s approach is effective for reducing and/or removing carbon. Next, we assess its reliability by examining factors such as the organization behind the project, the country it operates in, existing certifications, and other key criteria. Whenever possible, we visit the project site to observe their methods and meet the people involved. Only after all criteria are met do we finalize the legal details and buy a large quantity of carbon credits.
There are multiple ways to capture carbon from the atmosphere, and the most effective methods depend on local conditions like land area, soil quality, climate, regulations, and available technology. In the Netherlands, natural methods for carbon capture and storage include agroforestry (combining agriculture and forestry), grasslands, and marine-based solutions like seaweed farming, oysters, and seabed management (collectively referred to as “blue ocean” projects). Additionally, technologies like Direct Air Capture (machines that extract carbon directly from the air) are viable here.
Sustainability projects come in various forms:
Agriculture and forestry: These use farmland, agroforestry, or reforestation to store carbon.
Blue ocean initiatives: These leverage the potential of oceans and seas to capture carbon.
Biochar projects: These convert organic waste into biochar, a substance capable of storing carbon.
Direct Air Capture projects: These use machines to extract carbon directly from the air.
REDD+ projects: These focus on preventing deforestation and forest degradation.
The sustainability transition - also known as the energy transition - is the shift from fossil fuels to sustainable, renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy. This transition is crucial for reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change. It’s not only about protecting the planet but also ensuring a livable environment for current and future generations.
How do you want to offset your company's CO2 emissions?
There are various options to offset your CO2 emissions. Choose the option that suits your company best.
Fixed Amount
Offset your company's emissions periodically for a fixed amount.
Fixed Quantity of CO2
Offset a fixed quantity of CO2 emissions periodically.
Through Products/Services
Pass on a surcharge to customers through your products and/or services.
Specific emissions
Offset one-off emissions from a business activity or event.
Questions about more sustainable business?
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