BENEFITS OF DOMESTIC CARBON SEQUESTRATION

On this page, we describe our collaboration with the Finnish carbon sequestration company Carboreal Ltd and highlight the social and environmental benefits of carbon sequestration.

Hesburger and Carboreal Collaboration

We work together with a Finnish company, Carboreal Ltd, to plant new biodiverse forests in Finland on fields that are no longer used for cultivation. Carboreal Ltd is a Finnish carbon sequestration company offering corporate clients services to compensate for CO₂ emissions while promoting sustainable development. The process of planting new biodiverse forests on Finnish fields that are no longer used for cultivation is at the core of Carboreal’s business. Afforestation captures carbon in the soil and trees over the long term while simultaneously improving ecosystem health.

Afforestation sites are carefully selected based on multiple indicators to maximize positive climate impacts at each location. Carboreal’s sequestration method has been verified by an external party.

We believe that cooperation with Carboreal represents the next step in our long-standing responsibility efforts. Domestic carbon sequestration, carried out with the right partners, delivers impactful climate and environmental actions for a better tomorrow.

Projects implemented in Finland create new carbon sinks by planting seedlings whose growth can be easily monitored. By investing in Finnish forestry expertise, we ensure that we make a genuine, positive impact on the state of our shared planet.

Social Benefits of Domestic Carbon Sequestration

Thanks to afforestation projects in Finland, we can ensure that carbon sequestration is also carried out in a socially sustainable way:

• Planting work is done in cooperation with local sports clubs, supporting children’s and youth activities.
• Afforestation projects create jobs for local actors across Finland in various stages of forest management.
• Land ownership is clear, as each site is registered in the real estate register for 99 years.
• The projects generate additional tax revenue in Finland.
• Arable land does not compete with food production, as new forests are planted only on land that is no longer used for cultivation.

Environmental Benefits of Domestic Carbon Sequestration

• Forests planted on farmland diversify ecosystems, creating new habitats for numerous plant and animal species.
• A diverse selection of tree species ensures earlier-blooming trees in spring, providing food for pollinators earlier in the season.
• New forests reduce erosion, helping to mitigate climate change more broadly.
• Afforestation improves water absorption capacity in the area, increasing groundwater reserves.
• A diverse forest improves the condition of nearby water bodies, as nutrient runoff is reduced compared to agricultural use.
• Forests act as nature’s own “air conditioning system,” cooling the air while increasing humidity.
• Soil emissions decrease as former cropland is converted into forest.
• Environmental benefits are secured for 99 years.