
65 ha
Area
587 t
CO₂
This livestock project on 65 hectares in the municipality of Mauges-sur-Loire follows the Carbon Agri method: starting from a carbon assessment of the whole farm, the farmer implements an action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the herd and crops. Labelled under the Label Bas-Carbone, it targets 587 tonnes of CO₂e of expected emission reductions over its duration: they will be recognised after verification.
Practices chosen by the farmer in this project's action plan.

Améliorer la conduite sanitaire signifie prévenir les maladies plutôt que les soigner. Un animal en bonne santé produit plus efficacement, émet moins de méthane par unité produite et vit plus longtemps, réduisant les besoins de renouvellement du troupeau.

Optimiser la gestion du renouvellement du troupeau — réduire le nombre de génisses élevées, réformer les vaches improductives, augmenter la longévité — permet de produire autant avec moins d'animaux, réduisant les émissions de méthane du troupeau.

L'autonomie protéique consiste à produire sur la ferme les protéines nécessaires à l'alimentation du troupeau, plutôt que d'acheter du tourteau de soja importé. Cela passe par la culture de colza, féverole, luzerne ou pois, et par l'optimisation des fourrages.
Beyond its climate effect, each project acts on the environment and the local area. Here is the assessment of this project, dimension by dimension.
This project targets 587 tonnes of CO₂e of expected emission reductions over its duration: they will be recognised after verification. The Carbon Agri method calculates them for the whole farm, comparing its emissions before and after the action plan. Herd levers (herd health and herd replacement) reduce the share of unproductive animals and enteric methane emissions per unit produced. Changes in feeding (protein self-sufficiency) limit purchased feed and the emissions from producing it.
This project acts first on livestock emissions; its effects on biodiversity depend on farm practices, such as keeping grasslands and hedges.
The project's effects on water depend on farm practices (fertilisation, manure management, grasslands).
This project's levers do not directly target soil carbon storage.
This project of 65 ha in Mauges-sur-Loire supports a livestock farm in changing its practices, based on an assessment of the whole farm.
The 17 SDGs are a global framework defined by the United Nations to build a sustainable future by 2030. This project directly contributes to 4 of them. Here's why.
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
Why this project: This project supports a livestock farm in Mauges-sur-Loire that keeps producing: it contributes to food production with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Why this project: This project shifts a livestock farm's practices towards production with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project targets 587 tonnes of CO₂e of expected emission reductions under the Label Bas-Carbone framework: they will be recognised after verification. Every ton avoided helps limit climate change.
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Why this project: This project acts on livestock emissions; grasslands and hedges, where the farm has them, remain habitats that support life on land.
Project notification
July 10, 2022The project owner notifies the ministry of the project.
File submission
August 12, 2022The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
November 9, 2022The project is validated and receives the Label Bas-Carbone.
Year 1 monitoring
November 2023Monitoring of the project actions — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
November 2024Monitoring of the project actions — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
November 2025Monitoring of the project actions — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
November 2026Monitoring of the project actions — year 4/5.
Verification audit
May 2027An independent auditor verifies that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Year 5 monitoring
November 2027Monitoring of the project actions — year 5/5.
Recognition of reductions
November 2027After verification by an independent auditor, the ministry recognises the emission reductions, which are then definitively acquired.
The main milestones of the project. Detailed monitoring is shared with the companies that fund it, in their private space.
Le projet a obtenu le Label Bas-Carbone.
Le dossier complet a été déposé pour instruction : description des parcelles et des leviers mobilisés, calcul des réductions attendues, engagement de suivi…
Le projet a été notifié au ministère de la Transition écologique, première étape du parcours de labellisation.
Town
Mauges-sur-Loire
Postal code
49 410
Department
Maine et Loire (49)
Region
Pays de la Loire
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