Carbon credit initiative Cargill supports first-of-its-kind
project designed to preserve the Amazon rainforest. Earth Day,
every day. To demonstrate our commitment to Earth Day we present
stories that illustrate how we work to make a positive
difference. For additional information on our environmental
activities read Biomass - Powering a plant..., Waste to Energy
and Saving Water in China for environmental innovations. Cargill
has awarded USD $3 million to Columbia University and the Amazon
Forest Carbon Partnership (AFCP), a first-of-its-kind project
designed to help preserve the Amazon rainforest. Columbia
University and the AFCP will attempt to reduce deforestation and
degradation by establishing a reliable standard for forestry
carbon credits. “The main goal is to create a platinum standard
for forestry carbon credits to ensure they are sustainable,
permanent and environmentally friendly across the board,” said
Cargill Global Emissions and European Power & Gas (GEEPG)
general manager for structured carbon