SE-LF partners with Carbon Neutral Britain: planting 30 trees each month, the equivalent to 1.5 acres of reforestation every year
As the devastating effects of climate change continue to worsen, we believe it is increasingly important that every individual, company, organisation, and government plays their part in addressing the global crisis. From the very beginning we have been taking steps to minimise our negative impact on the environment, and even do good for the planet.
We aim to make every decision we take as environmentally minded as possible; whether this be our reusable components, our unlaminated FSC certified card boxes, our biodegradable labels or our non-toxic vegetable inks.
But we also wanted to go one step further and we are proud to announce our partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain to plant 30 trees each month in sustainable projects both in Britain and around the world. This is equivalent to 1.5 acres of reforestation and results in 60 tonnes of CO2e being removed from the atmosphere each year.
Commitment to carbon neutrality is becoming increasingly important as our planet continues to warm due to increased carbon dioxide (CO2e) emissions. By planting trees and funding carbon offsetting projects, we can remove and prevent further CO2e emissions around the globe.
Planting trees is widely recognised as one of the most sustainable ways to offset carbon emissions. Forest projects absorb CO2, refract the earth’s heat, and have a positive impact on wildlife, ecology, and biodiversity.
Carbon Neutral Britain is committed to spending up to 10% of its budget on carbon offsetting or sustainable tree-planting projects in Britain, for Britain. For example, the Richmondshire Wood project, located in Whashton Wood just outside the Yorkshire Dales national park and around four miles from Richmond, will see 4,000 trees planted to create a broadleaf woodland with panoramic views of Richmondshire and a vital habitat for wildlife. The trees planted in this project will be native species, including Sessile Oak, Alder, Bird Cherry, Rowan, Scots Pine, Hornbeam, and Aspen.
All of Carbon Neutral Britain’s carbon offsetting projects are certified to the highest standards through the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard Voluntary Emission Reductions (VER), and Certified Emission Reductions (CER) programmes, ensuring that the measurements and tonnes of CO2e are accurate and verified. To qualify for these standards, all projects must go through a rigorous and public registration and issuance process, third-party audit, and are overseen by the CDM Executive Board, ratified by the Kyoto Protocol. This means that the international carbon credits we use are the exact same credits used by multinational organisations and even countries in their emission reduction schemes.
As individuals, we all have a role to play in tackling the climate crisis. By supporting carbon neutral companies, who are taking active steps to reduce their impact on the planet, we can all make a meaningful difference. And, as we hope SE-LF demonstrates, it is possible to make environmentally minded decisions at every level of business – from the materials we use to the partnerships we forge – and do our part to create a more sustainable future.
We aren’t content on stopping here though. We are always looking for ways to increase our positive environmental impact, and are committed to exploring new initiatives in the future; so keep an eye on our website, social media platforms and our forthcoming magazine for what comes next.