ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
environmental
benefits
Building on multiple sustainable development goals, this contract allows companies to support effective environmental actions, strengthening their CSR commitment and improving their environmental, social, and governance performance, in line with CSRD directive requirements.
Prestations for Environmental Services (PES) are financial mechanisms designed to encourage the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources by compensating individuals or communities who provide these environmental services. These systems are deployed in many countries to adapt to climate change and incentivize farming systems to improve their environmental performance. In France, the Ministry of Environment has developed a prestation scheme for environmental services implemented by water agencies, which compensates farmers who adopt practices promoting more sustainable agriculture, water resource protection, and biodiversity preservation.
PES contract
Hemp meets 10 of the 17 global goals adopted by the UN in 2015 to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. These SDGs cover various areas such as health, education, gender equality, water, and climate action. This program is supported by 193 countries worldwide.
and Sequestration
Hemp cultivation meets SDG 13 by capturing between 9 and 15 tons of CO2 per hectare per year, equivalent to what a forest captures, with part of it sequestered in products. Additionally, carbon is then stored in certain materials used in construction or plastics, for example.
Economy and Protection
Hemp cultivation contributes to SDG 14 as it requires no irrigation or phytosanitary treatments, helping conserve water resources and protect groundwater.
Respect
Hemp cultivation meets SDG 15 by providing an excellent biodiversity reservoir through its dense foliage, promoting beneficial insects and pollinators. Additionally, it preserves soil life and richness through the absence of treatment.
and sanitation
Hemp cultivation prevents water pollution due to the absence of pesticides.
and communities
Hemp promotes ecological and sustainable construction, improving urban quality of life.
and economic growth
Hemp creates sustainable jobs and stimulates the local economy through its multiple uses.
and production
Hemp promotes responsible production through its ecological cultivation and biodegradable products.
and infrastructure
As an alternative to fossil resources, hemp by-products stimulate industrial innovation through their varied applications.
achieving the goals
The hemp industry encourages partnerships and promotes research, development and implementation of sustainable agricultural practices.
for your company?
Commitment
The Hemp PES contract is aimed at companies engaged in CSR initiatives who wish to amplify their commitment to sustainable development on issues relevant to their activities and/or issues their audiences care about.
The Hemp Environmental Services offering can also help meet CSRD directive requirements, which requires certain companies, since January 1st, 2024, to publish detailed information about their environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts.
and promotion
Hemp is a plant with multiple ecological benefits. By engaging with Hemp PES, you demonstrate your commitment to fighting climate change and protecting our planet.
By supporting hemp cultivation, you offer farmers the opportunity to diversify their income sources, explore new markets, and adopt more sustainable practices. Through this action, you strengthen your relationship with the agricultural sector, an essential pillar of our future.
With the Hemp Environmental Services offering, you join a growing industry recognized for its leadership in Europe and worldwide. You thus help strengthen our country's capacity to meet the challenges of innovation and sustainability.
Contract Steps
a PES contract
We are at your disposal to provide any additional information and explain the benefits your company can gain from the Hemp PES offer.
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