Better PRN (part 2)

Last week we outlined the work we’ve done with climate consultancy Furthr to measure our emissions. This week, we wanted to take a little more time to go through our offsetting plans.

The projects we’re helping to fund are carefully selected by Furthr for their potential to solve specific climate-related problems. Furthr seeks out and prioritises initiatives that positively contribute to the lives of communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis - we can’t leave vulnerable communities behind.

All Furthr projects are certified by; the Global Leaders in Climate Action: Gold Standard, Verified Carbon Standard, United Nations Climate Change or Eden Reforestation Projects.

Blue Carbon Nature project

Project type - nature-based carbon removal

Mangroves have incredible potential in terms of sequestering carbon, along with a host of other benefits. In Myanmar, they’re an essential part of the coastal ecosystem, providing habitat for a diverse range of marine and terrestrial species, as well as acting as a natural barrier to erosion and storms.

The project will restore and protect 2,065.87 hectares of degraded mangrove forests in and around the Magyi, Thabawkan, and Thaegone village tracts. The restoration efforts include planting approximately 9.1 million new mangrove plants on degraded land.

The project area is home to 2,482 households with a population of 10,896 in 16 targeted villages. It will support them through income generation, cash for work, awareness-raising and improving knowledge, life skills and vocational training, financial support activities, and revolving funds.

Lango Safe Water project

Project type - community-focused emissions reduction

21 million people in Uganda still don’t have access to clean water, meaning that communities often rely on unsafe wells, lakes and other open water sources that are highly susceptible to contamination.

Community groups own many existing boreholes across Uganda which have fallen into disrepair. The Lango Safe Water project aims to resolve this issue and reduce emissions associated with water boiling.

A recent study by Wateraid has shown that 4% of the world’s carbon emissions could be saved within the global water sector, a point that underlines the need to support projects just like this.

Fun fact: The Lango Safe Water project is the first ever gender-responsive project launched through Gold Standard, which reduces time poverty for women and girls.

Getting our team involved in climate action

We’re not stopping there. We’re also involving our team in the action, providing them with the tools to manage their own carbon footprint, become an integral part of our company's effort to reduce carbon emissions, and get customised suggestions to lead a greener life.

Keep up with our offsetting and reforestation progress here.