Our climate commitment
We measure our greenhouse gas emissions and voluntarily fund certified climate protection projects, managed by the myclimate foundation.
Important clarification: this financial contribution does not make our services "carbon neutral" or "climate neutral". It is a voluntary commitment that funds concrete, measurable actions to reduce CO₂ emissions and preserve biodiversity.
Measure and reduce
In partnership with ecoLive, a Geneva-based environmental agency, we assessed the emissions linked to our operations, resources and internal processes. We continuously strive to reduce them at the source.
Fund certified projects
We voluntarily fund projects whose climate and social impact is measured and verified by independent bodies. All data is publicly available and auditable.
Certified projects
The projects we support
Two forestry projects selected for the rigour of their monitoring and the breadth of their benefits — climate, social and ecological.
Nicaragua
Community Reforestation in Nicaragua — CommuniTree Programme
The CommuniTree programme is a community-led reforestation initiative in Nicaragua. Certified under the Plan Vivo standard since 2010, it supports smallholder farming families in planting native tree species on degraded land, alongside their existing agricultural practices.
The programme includes three types of plantations: mixed-species multi-purpose plantations (fast-growing firewood species and long-lived hardwoods), coffee agroforestry (shade-grown coffee and fruit trees) and silvopastoral planting (trees planted on cattle-grazing areas).
Measured and verified impact of the overall project
The data below relates to the entire CommuniTree programme (end of 2024). NV Logistics funds a share of this project through myclimate.
Trees planted, representing 140 native species
Of land under restoration
Participating farming families
Being sequestered over the project's lifetime
National watersheds under restoration
Jobs created (419 seasonal + 172 permanent)
How is the impact verified?
The programme is certified under Plan Vivo, the most rigorous standard for forestry projects. Field technicians visit plots in years 1, 3, 5 and 10. Taking Root's platform combines ground data with geospatial analytics to quantify carbon sequestration. The latest independent audit, conducted by Aster Global in 2024, confirms the programme's compliance.
Switzerland
Climate-optimised forest management — Canton of Solothurn
This project adapts the management of a forested area in the Canton of Solothurn to address the challenges of climate change. By partially reducing timber harvesting across 1,236 hectares, more biomass — and therefore more carbon — remains stored in the forest. The wood stock is maintained at a minimum of 340 m³/ha, compared to the standard level of 280 m³/ha.
In parallel, the project funds targeted biodiversity measures: wildlife corridors, forest edge restoration and the creation of aquatic habitats for amphibians.
Measured and verified impact of the overall project
The data below relates to the overall project. NV Logistics funds a share of this project through myclimate.
Of forest managed in a climate-adapted way
Stored between 2016 and 2019
Threatened or target species benefiting from protection measures
Minimum wood stock maintained (vs 280 m³/ha standard)
How is the impact verified?
Statistically representative field measurements are carried out on randomly distributed sample plots, covering approximately 10% of each lot. A 15% buffer pool absorbs unavoidable losses. Each CO₂ certificate is backed by a certificate from an international forestry project to prevent any double counting with the Swiss national carbon balance.
Transparency
Our approach in full clarity
What we do
We measure the greenhouse gas emissions linked to our operations, we strive to reduce them, and we voluntarily fund certified climate protection projects through the myclimate foundation.
What this does not mean
Our services are not "carbon neutral". Our financial contribution does not eliminate our emissions — it supports projects that verifiably sequester CO₂ and protect biodiversity.
Why these projects
Two forestry projects whose impact is measured through rigorous methodologies and verified by independent third parties. One in Nicaragua, the other in Switzerland — two complementary scales.
If you would like to learn more about our approach or the myclimate foundation, get in touch. If you are a client of NV Logistics or considering working with us, know that your trust indirectly contributes to funding these projects.
