What TREES* Is All About
Welcome to TREES* — Land Use Change Experts dedicated to driving innovations in sustainable farming and forestry practices. Founded back in 2009, TREES* has been on a mission to combat climate change and boost resilience through Nature-based Solutions. Their expertise spans the entire carbon market landscape, including the fascinating realm of Blue Carbon. It’s all about creating real, impactful change in how land is used and managed.
The Main Benefit of TREES*’ Work
TREES* offers comprehensive, sustainable land use change solutions that tackle greenhouse gas emissions head-on. Here’s a quick snapshot of what they bring to the table:
- Strategies for greenhouse gas reduction and sustainability
- Carbon credit programs with GHG accounting methodology development
- Scope 3 value chain activities—yes, that means corporate supply chain emissions
- SDG impact accounting to make sustainability efforts transparent and tangible
Meet the Founders Behind TREES*
Curious about the minds steering this ship? TREES* was founded by Dr. Jacqueline Gehrig-Fasel and Dr. Martin Gehrig. These two experts are ready to chat about your vision and how sustainable land use can fit into it. Their combined experience shapes the innovative approaches TREES* takes in the field.
Understanding Sustainable Supply Chains
One of TREES*’ standout approaches is the corporate supply chain (scope 3) accounting method. This allows companies to get a full picture of their entire supply chain’s emissions impact. By pinpointing where emissions are highest, businesses can focus their greenhouse gas reduction efforts where it really counts. It’s a smart way to make sustainability more effective and measurable.
The Power of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)
Soil carbon, or SOC, is a big deal. It’s actually the largest store of terrestrial carbon on the planet. Believe it or not, its storage capacity dwarfs the carbon pools found in both the atmosphere and vegetation. This means managing soil carbon effectively can have a massive impact on climate change mitigation. TREES* recognizes this and integrates SOC strategies into their solutions.
Project Impact: Linking to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 13: Climate Action — driving greenhouse gas reduction
- SDG 15: Life on Land — promoting sustainable forestry and land use
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — through supply chain accounting
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger — supporting sustainable farming practices
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — collaborating on standards and policies
Standards, Policy, and Monitoring
TREES* doesn’t just stop at project design—they’re deeply involved in developing and reviewing GHG accounting methodologies for a bunch of respected standards and organizations. Think ACR, Gold Standard, GHG Protocol, CDM, VCS/Verra, and more. Their work covers afforestation, reforestation, sustainable forest management, soil carbon, improved tillage, fertilizer application, and even methane reduction from dairy and beef cattle. Plus, they played a key role in shaping the Fairtrade Climate Standard, ensuring it aligns with the ISEAL Code of Good Practice. It’s all about making sure sustainability efforts are credible, transparent, and effective.
