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Do carbon offset projects align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Yes, many carbon offset initiatives contribute to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing environmental impacts, promoting sustainable development, and improving the wellbeing of communities. These projects, like those of DGB Group, often have co-benefits, such as supporting economic livelihoods, conserving ecosystems, and advancing social equity. SDGs provide a framework for addressing global challenges, and carbon offset projects play a role in achieving several of these goals by mitigating carbon emissions, protecting biodiversity, and enhancing local communities. As a result, carbon offset projects contribute not only to environmental goals but also to broader social and economic objectives outlined in the SDGs.


DGB’s afforestation/reforestation projects contribute to the following SDGs: No Poverty (SDG 1), Quality Education (SDG 4), Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Climate Action (SDG 13), Life Below Water (SDG 14), Life on Land (SDG 15), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).


DGB’s energy-efficient cookstove projects contribute to the following SDGs: No Poverty (SDG 1), Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Responsible Consumption and Production (SGD 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), Life on Land (SDG 15), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).