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Optimizar Forestal SAS's Climate Report
Submitted on 2025-05-29
Introduction *
1.1 Reporting year*
2024
1.1.1 Reporting period*
from 1.2024 to 12.2024
1.2 Describe your business activities*
Somos una empresa que brinda servicios integrales de forestación. Trabajamos en diversos ambientes que necesitan y encuentran un gran beneficio en la forestación, tales como agricultura, ganadería, obras viales, minería, urbanizaciones, industriales, etc. Paralelamente, desarrollamos proyectos orientados a la generación de beneficios ecosistémicos, tales como captura de carbono, biodiversidad y huella hídrica
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year*
29
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts*
Headcounts
1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary*
Not applicable
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year*
2030
2.1.1 Base year*
2022
2.2 Near-term target*
10% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by missing
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.*
Estamos realizando el reemplazo de la energia utilizada en nuestro vivero forestal a energía renovable mediante la instalación de paneles solares. A su vez realizamos la compensación de nuestra huella de carbono con la plantacion de bosque de qercus.
Own Emissions *
3.1 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a plan and is taking action*
Yes
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption*
253943 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy*
9441 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions*
37 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions*
20 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions*
17 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.*
The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the reporting period amounted to 74 tCO₂e. To mitigate these emissions, we are implementing a nature-based carbon removal strategy through the establishment of Bosque Quercus, a 82-hectare afforestation project with Quercus robur in Santa Fe, Argentina. The plantation covers six distinct strata based on planting year, tree development, and soil conditions. Replanting and silvicultural interventions are ongoing to ensure optimal tree survival and carbon sequestration. This project aims to capture and remove atmospheric CO₂ over the coming decades, aligning with principles of permanence and additionality. In parallel, we are evaluating electrification of energy sources and improvements in operational efficiency to reduce Scope 1 (direct fuel use) and Scope 2 (purchased electricity) emissions at source.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.*
The carbon sequestration potential of Bosque Quercus was estimated following a tiered hybrid methodology consistent with IPCC 2006 Guidelines and national GHG inventories: Field measurements were conducted to estimate the average DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) and tree height in representative strata. Wood density of Quercus robur was assumed as 0.7 t/m³, and the carbon content in biomass as 52%, per IPCC tables. A root-to-shoot expansion factor of 0.231 was used to account for belowground biomass. Carbon was converted to CO₂ using the molecular ratio of 3.673 (based on stoichiometry). The biomass estimations were adjusted using a sigmoidal growth model, allowing for variation over time and growth stages. A conservative estimate of 100 tCO₂ captured was retained for credit issuance, ensuring alignment with the principles of conservativeness and transparency. Data quality is considered moderate to high, with room for further refinement upon future third-party field verification. Satellite imagery from 2014 and 2022 supports the land-use change and forest development trajectory.
Value Chain Emissions (optional)
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*
No
4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions*
-
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?*
-
-
4.2 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?*
No
4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*
-
4.3 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?*
Yes
4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.*
Not applicable
Climate Solutions (optional)
5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?*
No
5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?*
-
5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:*
-
5.4 Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions, and third party which has validated the assessment, if any:*
-
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional)
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.*
Governance process in place, Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1 Explain*
-
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*
Martina Serrano Project Manager Ing. Agr Nicolas Ocampo Nursery Reponsible Ing. Agr Eduardo castro Directive
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?*
Yes
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?*
Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?*
Value Chain
6.2.1 Explain*
-
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.*
We\'ve started to prioritise climate risks, We\'ve mapped the impact of our climate risks over time (short, medium and long term horizons), We\'ve assessed these risks against revenue of the company, We\'ve Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks
6.2.2 Explain*
-
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:*
Our core business model at Optimizar Forestal is intrinsically aligned with climate change mitigation and adaptation. We focus on planting and reforesting native and productive forests, particularly in areas where natural forests have been degraded or removed. This directly contributes to increasing carbon sinks and restoring ecosystem services. In addition, we collaborate with landowners and producers who are legally or voluntarily required to reforest their land, helping them implement sustainable forest management practices. We also partner with companies seeking to offset their carbon footprint, designing and executing reforestation projects that provide local environmental and social co-benefits. These actions not only mitigate climate risks but also position our company as a key player in nature-based solutions and regional climate resilience strategies.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.*
Yes
Yes. Climate and nature considerations are fully integrated into our company’s mission and governance structure. Optimizar Forestal is a certified B Corporation, which means we are legally and estratégicamente committed to creating positive environmental and social impact. We have implemented an Environmental Management System based on B Corp principles, and we operate under a formal Environmental Policy that informs our decision-making at all levels. Our organizational purpose is to develop high-value forestry projects that restore ecosystems and foster a cultural shift toward environmental consciousness. Through our work, we aim not only to mitigate climate change, but also to inspire a broader transformation in how land, nature, and sustainability are valued in society. These commitments are reflected in our mission, embedded in our corporate documents, and continuously reinforced through our actions and stakeholder relationships.
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?*
Yes
Yes. At Optimizar Forestal, we have taken several actions beyond reducing our own emissions to contribute to broader climate progress: We design and implement forest-based climate solutions for third parties, including companies seeking to offset their carbon footprint through reforestation projects with verified environmental and social co-benefits. We work with landowners and producers to restore degraded lands and comply with legal and voluntary reforestation obligations, thereby contributing to long-term carbon sequestration and ecosystem recovery. We promote climate education and awareness by engaging schools, local communities, and institutional partners in tree planting activities and workshops on climate and biodiversity. We collaborate with municipalities and civil society organizations to scale up native afforestation efforts with local impact and global relevance. These actions reflect our conviction that forest restoration and responsible land use are key pillars for driving systemic climate solutions.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.*
We have been calculating our Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually since 2022 and systematically comparing them to the carbon sequestration achieved through our own reforestation project: Bosque Quercus. In 2022, our carbon footprint was 136 tCO₂, while our project sequestered 120 tCO₂, resulting in a shortfall of 16 tCO₂, which we addressed through compensation strategies. In 2023, emissions were reduced to 67 tCO₂, and the forest captured an estimated 100 tCO₂, leading to a net positive balance of 17 tCO₂. In 2024, emissions rose slightly to 74 tCO₂, but sequestration capacity increased, maintaining a net positive balance of 43 tCO₂. These results reflect our dual strategy of: Reducing operational emissions, and Scaling up nature-based solutions through forest regeneration. The reduction in 2023 emissions was due to energy efficiency improvements and reduced travel, while the increase in 2024 was linked to new project operations. We are currently reviewing measures to stabilize emissions while continuing to increase sequestration potential. Our progress highlights the importance of integrating land use strategies into corporate climate action.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?*
Reducing scope 1 emissions, Reducing emissions from business travel, Balancing emission reductions with business growth, Slow societal and economic progress on climate action, Insufficient funding, Low return on investment, Limited influence over suppliers
Specify other challenges*
-
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?*
Yes
By Our technological partner NATIVAS.
Optimizar Forestal SAS's Climate Report
Optimizar Forestal SAS's Climate Report - 2024
Introduction *
1.1 Reporting year*
2024
1.1.1 Reporting period*
from 1.2024 to 12.2024
1.2 Describe your business activities*
Somos una empresa que brinda servicios integrales de forestación. Trabajamos en diversos ambientes que necesitan y encuentran un gran beneficio en la forestación, tales como agricultura, ganadería, obras viales, minería, urbanizaciones, industriales, etc. Paralelamente, desarrollamos proyectos orientados a la generación de beneficios ecosistémicos, tales como captura de carbono, biodiversidad y huella hídrica
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year*
29
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts*
Headcounts
1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary*
Not applicable
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year*
2030
2.1.1 Base year*
2022
2.2 Near-term target*
10% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by missing
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.*
Estamos realizando el reemplazo de la energia utilizada en nuestro vivero forestal a energía renovable mediante la instalación de paneles solares. A su vez realizamos la compensación de nuestra huella de carbono con la plantacion de bosque de qercus.
Own Emissions *
3.1 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a plan and is taking action*
Yes
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption*
253943 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy*
9441 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions*
37 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions*
20 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions*
17 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.*
The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the reporting period amounted to 74 tCO₂e. To mitigate these emissions, we are implementing a nature-based carbon removal strategy through the establishment of Bosque Quercus, a 82-hectare afforestation project with Quercus robur in Santa Fe, Argentina. The plantation covers six distinct strata based on planting year, tree development, and soil conditions. Replanting and silvicultural interventions are ongoing to ensure optimal tree survival and carbon sequestration. This project aims to capture and remove atmospheric CO₂ over the coming decades, aligning with principles of permanence and additionality. In parallel, we are evaluating electrification of energy sources and improvements in operational efficiency to reduce Scope 1 (direct fuel use) and Scope 2 (purchased electricity) emissions at source.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.*
The carbon sequestration potential of Bosque Quercus was estimated following a tiered hybrid methodology consistent with IPCC 2006 Guidelines and national GHG inventories: Field measurements were conducted to estimate the average DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) and tree height in representative strata. Wood density of Quercus robur was assumed as 0.7 t/m³, and the carbon content in biomass as 52%, per IPCC tables. A root-to-shoot expansion factor of 0.231 was used to account for belowground biomass. Carbon was converted to CO₂ using the molecular ratio of 3.673 (based on stoichiometry). The biomass estimations were adjusted using a sigmoidal growth model, allowing for variation over time and growth stages. A conservative estimate of 100 tCO₂ captured was retained for credit issuance, ensuring alignment with the principles of conservativeness and transparency. Data quality is considered moderate to high, with room for further refinement upon future third-party field verification. Satellite imagery from 2014 and 2022 supports the land-use change and forest development trajectory.
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*
No
4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions*
-
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?*
-
-
4.2 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?*
No
4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*
-
4.3 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?*
Yes
4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.*
Not applicable
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?*
No
5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?*
-
5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:*
-
5.4 Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions, and third party which has validated the assessment, if any:*
-
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.*
Governance process in place, Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1 Explain*
-
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*
Martina Serrano Project Manager Ing. Agr Nicolas Ocampo Nursery Reponsible Ing. Agr Eduardo castro Directive
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?*
Yes
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?*
Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?*
Value Chain
6.2.1 Explain*
-
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.*
We\'ve started to prioritise climate risks, We\'ve mapped the impact of our climate risks over time (short, medium and long term horizons), We\'ve assessed these risks against revenue of the company, We\'ve Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks
6.2.2 Explain*
-
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:*
Our core business model at Optimizar Forestal is intrinsically aligned with climate change mitigation and adaptation. We focus on planting and reforesting native and productive forests, particularly in areas where natural forests have been degraded or removed. This directly contributes to increasing carbon sinks and restoring ecosystem services. In addition, we collaborate with landowners and producers who are legally or voluntarily required to reforest their land, helping them implement sustainable forest management practices. We also partner with companies seeking to offset their carbon footprint, designing and executing reforestation projects that provide local environmental and social co-benefits. These actions not only mitigate climate risks but also position our company as a key player in nature-based solutions and regional climate resilience strategies.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.*
Yes
Yes. Climate and nature considerations are fully integrated into our company’s mission and governance structure. Optimizar Forestal is a certified B Corporation, which means we are legally and estratégicamente committed to creating positive environmental and social impact. We have implemented an Environmental Management System based on B Corp principles, and we operate under a formal Environmental Policy that informs our decision-making at all levels. Our organizational purpose is to develop high-value forestry projects that restore ecosystems and foster a cultural shift toward environmental consciousness. Through our work, we aim not only to mitigate climate change, but also to inspire a broader transformation in how land, nature, and sustainability are valued in society. These commitments are reflected in our mission, embedded in our corporate documents, and continuously reinforced through our actions and stakeholder relationships.
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?*
Yes
Yes. At Optimizar Forestal, we have taken several actions beyond reducing our own emissions to contribute to broader climate progress: We design and implement forest-based climate solutions for third parties, including companies seeking to offset their carbon footprint through reforestation projects with verified environmental and social co-benefits. We work with landowners and producers to restore degraded lands and comply with legal and voluntary reforestation obligations, thereby contributing to long-term carbon sequestration and ecosystem recovery. We promote climate education and awareness by engaging schools, local communities, and institutional partners in tree planting activities and workshops on climate and biodiversity. We collaborate with municipalities and civil society organizations to scale up native afforestation efforts with local impact and global relevance. These actions reflect our conviction that forest restoration and responsible land use are key pillars for driving systemic climate solutions.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.*
We have been calculating our Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually since 2022 and systematically comparing them to the carbon sequestration achieved through our own reforestation project: Bosque Quercus. In 2022, our carbon footprint was 136 tCO₂, while our project sequestered 120 tCO₂, resulting in a shortfall of 16 tCO₂, which we addressed through compensation strategies. In 2023, emissions were reduced to 67 tCO₂, and the forest captured an estimated 100 tCO₂, leading to a net positive balance of 17 tCO₂. In 2024, emissions rose slightly to 74 tCO₂, but sequestration capacity increased, maintaining a net positive balance of 43 tCO₂. These results reflect our dual strategy of: Reducing operational emissions, and Scaling up nature-based solutions through forest regeneration. The reduction in 2023 emissions was due to energy efficiency improvements and reduced travel, while the increase in 2024 was linked to new project operations. We are currently reviewing measures to stabilize emissions while continuing to increase sequestration potential. Our progress highlights the importance of integrating land use strategies into corporate climate action.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?*
Reducing scope 1 emissions, Reducing emissions from business travel, Balancing emission reductions with business growth, Slow societal and economic progress on climate action, Insufficient funding, Low return on investment, Limited influence over suppliers
Specify other challenges*
-
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?*
Yes
By Our technological partner NATIVAS.
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