Wasa was born more than 100 years ago in the north of Sweden. All these years we've been surrounded by the beautiful raw nature of Sweden, with its transparent water and its thick forests, so nature is an integral part of what we are. We started compensating for our emissions but we want to do more. Through this pilot we hope to understand how we can further lower our emissions and even sequester carbon back into the soil.
Indigo Carbon is supporting farmers in the U.S. and will support farmers in Europe in their transition to more sustainable practices.
Step 1
Through Indigo Carbon, farmers are provided with the tools, services, and support to adopt regenerative practices such as cover crops and reduced tillage. These practices enrich their soil with carbon drawn down from the atmosphere.
Step 2
Net changes in overall on-farm emissions – generated through stored carbon in the soil and reduced greenhouse gas emissions – are measured and reported by Indigo and will be verified by independent, accredited, third-party auditors.
Step 3
Indigo then registers the net greenhouse gas emissions reductions with Verra and the Climate Action Reserve to create a carbon credit – an asset available to be purchased representing one tonne of carbon sequestered or emissions reduced.
Step 4
Organizations purchase carbon credits generated directly by these farmers, which further accelerates the scale of impact.
Step 5
Farmers can use the additional revenue to adopt practices faster and smarter. It makes a real difference to their bottom line.
Regenerative measures increase soil fertility and stabilize yields. Through our certification method, farmers can demonstrate carbon fixation and generate additional income in the future
Our soils have a strong influence on the success of agriculture. Regenerative agriculture increases the stability of our soils and thus long-term financial security.
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Tennessee
"We are looking for ways to use regeneration – especially with cover crops – to maximize that output. If you can make your business thrive without putting as many chemicals in, then you are going to end up making a more profitable crop."
Ohio 19,000 acres
“We want to make sure we are here for many more generations. We do this by striving to always take care of the land.”
Iowa 500 acres
"We just need to change our mindset and utilize what the earth gives us in agriculture. More carbon in the soil will create healthy soils, bring back the biology, and create a more resilient system. And while we are at it, we can help save the earth.”
Tennessee 2,000 acres
“Our biggest hurdle was changing our mindset from farming out of a chemical jug to working with Mother Nature to do the work.”
Arkansas 5,700 acres
“I like the idea of conservation and stewardship. We now see some value and some other incentives that are helping us to progress even faster with that. If we can make improvements this year that'll last five years, that's great. If we can make improvements next year that'll last a lifetime, that's even better.”
