S
Carbon AgriAgricultural projectPays de la LoireLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
Les Vertes Collines de l'Orme — La Garnache
133 ha
Area
1,141 t
CO₂
Project presentation
This livestock project on 133 hectares in the municipality of La Garnache 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 1,141 tonnes of CO₂e of expected emission reductions over its duration: they will be recognised after verification.
Agricultural levers for this project (7)
Practices chosen by the farmer in this project's action plan.
Prairies permanentes et temporaires
Climate impact : FortAugmenter la part de prairies dans la rotation et allonger leur durée permet de stocker massivement du carbone dans les sols. Les prairies permanentes (>5 ans) sont parmi les meilleurs puits de carbone agricoles, avec un stockage continu dans les racines et la matière organique.
Implantation de haies
Climate impact : FortPlanter des haies en bordure de parcelles agricoles crée des corridors écologiques, des brise-vent naturels et des stocks de carbone sur pied. Les haies stockent du carbone dans leur bois et leurs racines tout en rendant de multiples services écologiques.
Agroforesterie
Climate impact : Très fortL'agroforesterie consiste à planter des arbres au sein des parcelles agricoles (cultures ou prairies). Les arbres stockent du carbone dans leur bois tout en rendant des services multiples : ombre pour les animaux, brise-vent, enrichissement du sol.
Qualité des fourrages
Climate impact : MoyenAméliorer la qualité des fourrages (meilleure valeur énergétique UFL, plus de protéines MAT) permet de réduire la quantité de concentrés achetés et de mieux valoriser les ressources de la ferme. Un fourrage récolté au bon stade nourrit mieux et réduit le gaspillage.
Optimisation de la fertilisation
Climate impact : FortL'optimisation de la fertilisation consiste à ajuster précisément les apports d'engrais (azote, phosphore, potassium) aux besoins réels des cultures. L'objectif est de réduire les excédents qui se transforment en protoxyde d'azote (N₂O), un gaz à effet de serre 265 fois plus puissant que le CO₂.
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.
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 1,141 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 (age at first calving and cow longevity) reduce the share of unproductive animals and enteric methane emissions per unit produced. A better-suited diet (forage quality) reduces enteric methane emissions per unit produced. Changes in feeding (protein self-sufficiency) limit purchased feed and the emissions from producing it. Work on nitrogen (nitrogen fertilisation) limits nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from fertilisers. The action plan also includes grasslands, hedges and agroforestry: the carbon they store in soils and biomass is counted by the method.
Biodiversity
Significant impact65%
The action plan includes grasslands and hedges, habitats that support farmland wildlife and plants.
Water
Significant impact79%
Better management of nitrogen inputs also limits the risk of nitrate leaching into water.
Soils
Significant impact91%
The action plan includes grasslands, hedges and agroforestry: these practices add organic matter to soils, where carbon is stored.
Socio-economic
Moderate impact84%
This project of 133 ha in La Garnache 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.
2
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
Why this project: This project supports a livestock farm in La Garnache that keeps producing: it contributes to food production with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
12
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.
13
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project targets 1,141 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.
15
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Why this project: The grasslands and hedges in the action plan are habitats for farmland wildlife and plants.
Project timeline
Project notification
November 30, 2022The project owner notifies the ministry of the project.
File submission
December 22, 2022The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
January 19, 2023The project is validated and receives the Label Bas-Carbone.
Year 1 monitoring
January 2024Monitoring of the project actions — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
January 2025Monitoring of the project actions — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
January 2026Monitoring of the project actions — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
January 2027Monitoring of the project actions — year 4/5.
Verification audit
July 2027An independent auditor verifies that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Year 5 monitoring
January 2028Monitoring of the project actions — year 5/5.
Recognition of reductions
January 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.
- automated note
Labellisation
Le projet a obtenu le Label Bas-Carbone.
- automated note
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…
- automated note
Notification du projet
Le projet a été notifié au ministère de la Transition écologique, première étape du parcours de labellisation.
Location
Town
La Garnache
Postal code
85710
Department
Vendée (85)
Region
Pays de la Loire
Support this project
Project status
Label Bas-Carbone methodCARBON AGRI
StatusLabelled
ODD
2121315
Impact score
About the Label Bas-Carbone
The only carbon contribution label officially recognised by the French state. Every project is audited by an independent body and listed in the public registry.
Stock CO2
Similar projects
Interested in this project?
Talk to a Stock CO2 expert
We help you select the project that best fits your CSR strategy.
Read also
Guides
Definitions