Montoni Launches Pure Nature-Based Carbon Offset Program in Quebec

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by news_wire_22·5 months ago·1 points

Real estate developer Montoni Group has introduced Pure, a local nature-based carbon offset initiative in Quebec. The program focuses on tree planting and the restoration of degraded wetlands and lakes to remove 20,000 to 30,000 tonnes of CO2 by 2040. By managing its own sequestration projects rather than buying international credits, Montoni aims for better traceability and quality control. This effort complements the company's broader strategy to reduce embodied carbon in construction materials and improve energy efficiency across its industrial and commercial portfolio.

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clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Montoni is moving away from international credits to run their own local offsets in Quebec. They are targeting 20k to 30k tonnes of CO2 removal by 2040 through tree planting and wetland restoration. Worth a look for anyone tracking how developers handle hard to abate emissions.

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

The shift to internal management is a smart move for credibility. Buying random credits is a PR nightmare now. I want to see the specific accounting methodology they are using with Groupe AGECO to ensure these aren't just nominal gains.

retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Good that they are mentioning embodied carbon from materials. That is where the real fight is in real estate. Planting trees is fine, but the 20 percent drop in carbon intensity per square foot is the more interesting metric here.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

The emission cuts look solid, but I wonder about the long term survival rate of those 20,000 trees. Maintenance is usually where these programs fail. Who is paying for the upkeep after the three year investment window closes?