Carbon Abatement

Programs

These programs play a vital role in achieving national and global climate goals, fostering a more sustainable future and mitigating the impact of climate change on communities and the environment.

They encompass a range of actions including adopting cleaner energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency, promoting sustainable practices and implementing technologies that help in capturing and storing carbon dioxide.

Our

Goal

With Support from regional governments, we aim to deploy the African Emerging Farmer  
Carbon Abatement Program at scale

Agro Forestry

Interventions:

1,000,000 ha converted to agroforestry

Community Benefits:

Additional revenue through agroforesrty

Macro Benefits:

86,000,000 trees planted supporting afforestation efforts regionally

Biochar

Interventions:

100,000 ton biochar produced and applied to soils

Community Benefits:

Food security, thanks for increase in agricultural productivity

Macro Benefits:

Carbon abatement of 60 million tCo2e removed over 20 years

Climate Smart Agriculture

Interventions:

1,000,000 emerging farmers trained

Community Benefits:

10 th of Carbon revenue dedicated to Community Benefit program

Macro Benefits:

Forex influx and agri-commodity exports of US$ 1 billion over 20 years

Value Addition

Interventions:

Millions of tons of cashew and wood-fibre produced for exports

Community Benefits:

500 jobs created

Macro Benefits:

Import substitution, increased agricultural productivity

Clean Cooking

Interventions:

1,000,000 stoves distributed

Community Benefits:

Health and time savings benefits for
women and children

Macro Benefits:

Decreased mortality and health costs associated to clean cooking

Biomass

Interventions:

1,000,000 tons collected and valorized pe annum

Community Benefits:

Additional revenue for farmers through biomass sales

Macro Benefits:

Massive NDC contribution due to biomass usage

Cost Competitive

Carbon Abatement

Transitioning from traditional cookstoves to cleaner alternatives is a transformative step. It not only aids in environmental conservation but also significantly enhances health, safety, and economic stability, particularly for women and all community members in Zambia. Through this initiative, we envision fostering a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle for our communities.

Cost Competitive  Scalable Carbon Abatement Achieved Through

View of a combined program / ecosystem around the farmer allowing to unlock economies of scale

Existing route to market built over 50 years and confidence of the stakeholders enabling fast scale up

Synergies with ETG verticals

Meeting farmer needs in most crucial areas (frets, off take, finance

Farmer trust built over decades

Strong farmer oriented ethics

The Programs

Clean

Cooking

ETG’s Clean Cooking Initiative: A Holistic Approach to Carbon Abatement

Within the framework of ETG’s African Emerging Farmer Carbon Abatement Program, we are in the process of launching an impactful Clean Cooking Program. This initiative is designed to provide clean and efficient stoves to community members we are collaborating with, at no cost. This endeavour is aimed at addressing the dual challenge of deforestation and premature deaths.

The Challenge:

Currently, we face a twofold challenge that necessitates urgent action: deforestation and a significant toll on public health due to household air pollution (HAP). Annually, Africa witnesses an alarming 581,000 premature deaths attributed to HAP. By enhancing cooking efficiency, our initiative strives to reduce the exposure of our community members to this harmful air by up to 40%. Additionally, the use of improved woodstoves translates to a remarkable 35% reduction in fuel consumption and fuel collecting time, contributing to a substantial decrease in deforestation.

Our Vision:

Transitioning from traditional cookstoves to cleaner alternatives is a transformative step. It not only aids in environmental conservation but also significantly enhances health, safety, and economic stability, particularly for women and all community members in Zambia. Through this initiative, we envision fostering a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle for our communities.

Agroforestry

A Sustainable Solution to Deforestation and Enhanced Farmer Income

Deforestation, a global environmental challenge, necessitates innovative solutions to mitigate its impacts. Agroforestry stands as a promising approach, seamlessly blending agriculture and forestry to tackle this issue while uplifting farmer livelihoods.

Addressing Deforestation:

Agroforestry strategically incorporates trees within agricultural landscapes. This practice not only curtails deforestation but also aids in reforestation efforts. Trees play a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide and countering climate change and its detrimental effects on the planet.

Empowering Farmers:

Agroforestry provides a multifaceted income stream for farmers. Beyond traditional crop yields, trees offer valuable products such as fruits, nuts, timber, and medicinal plants. These diverse offerings boost farmer income and financial resilience.

By fostering agroforestry initiatives, we aim to combat deforestation while nurturing prosperous farming communities. It’s a sustainable win-win solution for both the environment and the people.

Soil

Carbon

Empowering Change through Carbon Abatement:

Fostering Soil Carbon as a Pillar of Sustainability

Carbon abatement programs are at the forefront of our commitment to combating climate change and building a sustainable future. Soil carbon sequestration stands as a pivotal element in this mission, offering a powerful tool in our battle against rising global temperatures.

By focusing on enhancing soil carbon, we not only mitigate the alarming levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere but also nurture healthier, more productive soils. This creates a symbiotic relationship, where the Earth’s health and human prosperity are intrinsically linked.

Enteric

Fermentation

Mitigating Emissions:

Addressing Enteric Fermentation in Carbon Abatement Programs

Enteric fermentation, a significant contributor to methane emissions, poses a formidable challenge in our battle against climate change. Tackling these emissions is an essential aspect of our carbon abatement programs, striving to create a more sustainable and balanced environment.

By focusing on enteric fermentation, we are taking a crucial step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, thereby curbing global warming. Through innovative strategies and responsible farming practices, we can significantly lessen the impact of this process on our climate.

Our

Goal

With Support from regional governments, we aim to deploy the African Emerging Farmer  
Carbon Abatement Program at scale

Agro Forestry

Interventions:

1,000,000 ha converted to agroforestry

CommunityBenefits:

Additional revenue through agroforesrty

Macro Benefits:

86,000,000 trees planted supporting afforestation efforts regionally

Biochar

Interventions:

100,000 ton biochar produced and applied to soils

CommunityBenefits:

Food security, thanks for increase in agricultural productivity

Macro Benefits:

Carbon abatement of 60 million tCo2e removed over 20 years

Climate Smart Agriculture

Interventions:

1,000,000 emerging farmers trained

CommunityBenefits:

10 th of Carbon revenue dedicated to Community Benefit program

Macro Benefits:

Forex influx and agri-commodity exports of US$ 1 billion over 20 years

Value Addition

Interventions:

Millions of tons of cashew and wood-fibre produced for exports

CommunityBenefits:

500 jobs created

Macro Benefits:

Import substitution, increased agricultural productivity

Clean Cooking

Interventions:

1,000,000 stoves distributed

CommunityBenefits:

Health and time savings benefits for women and children

Macro Benefits:

Decreased mortality and health costs associated to clean cooking

Biomass

Interventions:

1,000,000 tons collected and valorized pe annum

CommunityBenefits:

Additional revenue for farmers through biomass sales

Macro Benefits:

Massive NDC contribution due to biomass usage