Trees play an essential role in combating climate change. They are true natural machines that capture and store atmospheric carbon, helping to purify the air and maintain the planet's balance.

Check out our text to learn a little more about how they help us daily.

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Carbon Dioxide

Just like humans, trees need organic compounds to form their biomass, that is, their branches, trunks, leaves, among others.

However, they manage to obtain it by removing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and storing it. The carbon capture process begins with photosynthesis, where trees use sunlight to transform CO₂.

Emission Reduction

Although CO₂ occurs naturally in the atmosphere in small quantities, its presence in higher levels makes it one of the greenhouse gases; thus, its capture is essential to combat this effect.

Carbon credits are an example of nature-based solutions, where forest conservation is one of the ways to combat the greenhouse effect. By preserving trees, we can then reduce the impact of emissions.

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Our Genco ECO project

For Genco, sustainable importation is a fundamental pillar. Therefore, we integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects into our daily operations.

Together with ESALQ Junior Florestal, we created Genco Eco, our project that neutralizes carbon emissions in your import process.

In summary, carbon offsetting is a mechanism that allows the neutralization of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), through the purchase of carbon credits.

Using the GHG Protocol, we calculate the emissions from transportation and purchase carbon credits to compensate for them. Simple, isn't it?

After offsetting, you receive the Genco Eco Seal and the Verra registry, certifying the reduction of polluting gases according to international standards.

Benefits of choosing carbon offsetting:

• Mitigation of climate change;
• Incentive for environmental projects;
• Visibility;
• Ease of joining;
• Low cost.

Interested? Contact our team and choose to import sustainably!