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Carbon AgriAgricultural projectPays de la LoireLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
Les Hauts Prés de la Haie
270 ha
Area
327 t
CO₂
Project presentation
This livestock project on 270 hectares in the municipality of Les Achards 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 327 tonnes of CO₂e of expected emission reductions over its duration: they will be recognised after verification.
Agricultural levers for this project (4)
Practices chosen by the farmer in this project's action plan.
Valorisation du pâturage
Climate impact : MoyenAugmenter la durée et la qualité du pâturage permet aux vaches de se nourrir directement de l'herbe plutôt que de fourrages récoltés et de concentrés. Le pâturage bien conduit maintient les prairies en bon état et réduit les coûts d'alimentation.
Amélioration génétique
Climate impact : MoyenLa sélection génétique permet de choisir des reproducteurs dont la descendance émettra moins de méthane, produira plus efficacement et vivra plus longtemps. Les index génétiques intègrent désormais l'empreinte environnementale.
Réduction de la mortalité des jeunes
Climate impact : MoyenRéduire la mortalité des veaux et des jeunes bovins est un levier d'efficacité majeur. Chaque animal mort représente des émissions de GES « pour rien » — la mère a consommé des ressources pour une gestation et un allaitement sans production finale.
Âge au vêlage et longévité
Climate impact : MoyenRéduire l'âge au premier vêlage (de 36 à 24-30 mois) et augmenter la longévité des vaches permet de réduire le nombre d'animaux improductifs dans le troupeau. Moins de génisses d'élevage signifie moins de méthane entérique et plus d'efficacité par litre de lait ou kg de viande produit.
Environmental & social impacts
Beyond its climate effect, each project acts on the environment and the local area. Here is the assessment of this project, dimension by dimension.
Climate
73%
This project targets 327 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 (genetics, young animal mortality and age at first calving and cow longevity) reduce the share of unproductive animals and enteric methane emissions per unit produced. Changes in feeding (grazing) limit purchased feed and the emissions from producing it.
Biodiversity
Significant impact65%
This project acts first on livestock emissions; its effects on biodiversity depend on farm practices, such as keeping grasslands and hedges.
Water
Significant impact79%
The project's effects on water depend on farm practices (fertilisation, manure management, grasslands).
Soils
Significant impact91%
This project's levers do not directly target soil carbon storage.
Socio-economic
Moderate impact84%
This project of 270 ha in Les Achards supports a livestock farm in changing its practices, based on an assessment of the whole farm.
Sustainable Development Goals
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.
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Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
Why this project: This project supports a livestock farm in Les Achards that keeps producing: it contributes to food production with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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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.
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Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project targets 327 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.
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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 timeline
Project notification
July 26, 2022The project owner notifies the ministry of the project.
File submission
July 26, 2022The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
February 27, 2023The project is validated and receives the Label Bas-Carbone.
Year 1 monitoring
February 2024Monitoring of the project actions — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
February 2025Monitoring of the project actions — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
February 2026Monitoring of the project actions — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
February 2027Monitoring of the project actions — year 4/5.
Verification audit
August 2027An independent auditor verifies that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Year 5 monitoring
February 2028Monitoring of the project actions — year 5/5.
Recognition of reductions
February 2028After verification by an independent auditor, the ministry recognises the emission reductions, which are then definitively acquired.
Project journal
The main milestones of the project. Detailed monitoring is shared with the companies that fund it, in their private space.
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Labellisation
Le projet a obtenu le Label Bas-Carbone.
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Notification du projet
Le projet a été notifié au ministère de la Transition écologique, première étape du parcours de labellisation.
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Dépôt du dossier
Le dossier complet a été déposé pour instruction : description des parcelles et des leviers mobilisés, calcul des réductions attendues, engagement de suivi…
Location
Town
Les Achards
Postal code
85 150
Department
Vendée (85)
Region
Pays de la Loire
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Project status
Label Bas-Carbone methodCARBON AGRI
StatusLabelled
ODD
2121315
Impact score
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