Peatlands cover only 3 percent of the earth’s surface. However, the peat they contain stores twice as much carbon as all forests combined. This organic material is mined for garden soil. Enormous amounts of CO₂ are released into the atmosphere and pollute the climate.
We are developing a certification system for peat substitutes. This helps to ensure that such substitute products come from more environmentally friendly sources than peat. It contains ecological and social criteria. To this end, we are working directly with farmers, producers and retailers.
Project area
Goals
Concept
Development of a concept for an internationally oriented certification system for peat substitutes.
Creating transparency
Creating transparency for consumers when buying garden soil.
Certification system
Application of the certification system in retail.
Impacts
The certification system covers ecological, social and economic sustainability criteria and protects nature, human rights and economic stability.
The traceability of supply chains is guaranteed by the Horticert seal.
The transparent presentation of greenhouse gas emissions enables consumers to make more climate-friendly purchasing decisions.
Impressions
Contribution to the sustainability goals
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Contact persons
Steffen Kemper
Project manager for companies and biodiversity
Tel: +49 228 184 86 94 16
kemper@globalnature.org
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