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Carbon AgriAgricultural projectPays de la LoireLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
Les Herbages du Val — Saint-Paul-en-Pareds
63 ha
Area
47 t
CO₂
Project presentation
This livestock project on 63 hectares in the municipality of Saint-Paul-en-Pareds 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 47 tonnes of CO₂e of expected emission reductions over its duration: they will be recognised after verification.
Agricultural levers for this project (3)
Practices chosen by the farmer in this project's action plan.
Introduction de légumineuses
Climate impact : FortLes légumineuses (trèfle, luzerne, féverole, pois) ont une capacité unique : elles captent l'azote de l'air grâce à des bactéries symbiotiques dans leurs racines (nodosités). Elles n'ont donc pas besoin d'engrais azotés et en laissent dans le sol pour la culture suivante.
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.
Autonomie protéique
Climate impact : FortL'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.
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 47 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. Changes in feeding (grazing and protein self-sufficiency) limit purchased feed and the emissions from producing it. Work on nitrogen (legumes) limits nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from fertilisers.
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%
Better management of nitrogen inputs also limits the risk of nitrate leaching into water.
Soils
Significant impact91%
This project's levers do not directly target soil carbon storage.
Socio-economic
Moderate impact81%
This project of 63 ha in Saint-Paul-en-Pareds 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 Saint-Paul-en-Pareds 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 47 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 10, 2022The project owner notifies the ministry of the project.
File submission
August 1, 2022The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
October 27, 2022The project is validated and receives the Label Bas-Carbone.
Year 1 monitoring
October 2023Monitoring of the project actions — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
October 2024Monitoring of the project actions — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
October 2025Monitoring of the project actions — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
October 2026Monitoring of the project actions — year 4/5.
Verification audit
April 2027An independent auditor verifies that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Year 5 monitoring
October 2027Monitoring of the project actions — year 5/5.
Recognition of reductions
October 2027After 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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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…
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Notification du projet
Le projet a été notifié au ministère de la Transition écologique, première étape du parcours de labellisation.
Location
Town
Saint-Paul-en-Pareds
Postal code
85 500
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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