Cereal farm (Normandy, France)

Envermeu, Normandy🇫🇷·France

52.8 hectares of cereals (wheat, barley), flax and maize in Envermeu, Normandy (France), in regenerative transition with Gaïago since 2022.

Gold Standard
52.8hectares
792tCO₂e available
2022-2027Period

The farm

NutrigeoCover cropsCrop residues leftOrganic inputs (Manure)

This is a 52.8-hectare farm in Envermeu, Normandy (France), cultivating cereals (wheat, barley), flax and maize. The farm joined the Gaïago carbon programme in 2022 and is certified under Gold Standard. Nutrigeo biostimulant deployment aims to restore soil biological activity (bacteria, fungi, soil fauna) to recover lasting natural fertility. The total estimated credit volume over 5 years is 792 tCO₂e.

Crops

WheatFlaxMaizeBarley

Climate practices

Nutrigeo

MRV | How credits are measured

Every tonne of CO₂e issued is measured, reported, and verified under the certification standard's protocol.

Methodology

SOC 402.3

MRV frequency

Annual monitoring · VVB verification under Gold Standard rules

Monitoring tool

Regrow (satellite dMRV) + field sampling

Process

Soil sampling at the start and end of the crediting period, following Annex 3 of the FAO 2020 SOC MRV protocol authorised under GS SOC 402.3, complemented by Sentinel-2/Landsat satellite monitoring (dMRV via Regrow) and verification by an accredited third-party (VVB) under Gold Standard rules.

Co-benefits & Sustainable Development Goals

Beyond carbon sequestration, regenerative practices generate measurable benefits for soil, biodiversity, water, and rural livelihoods.

Carbon sequestration

Livelier, better-structured soil richer in organic matter : the engine of long-term sequestration

SDG 13 · Climate Action
Water management

Improved water infiltration and retention in soils through regenerative practices

SDG 13 · Climate Action
Nourishing soils & yields

Nutrient-richer soils, more microorganisms and earthworms : yields secured or even improved

SDG 2 · Zero Hunger
Agroecological transition

Gaïago support to de-risk the transition: initial diagnostic, annual monitoring, peer-to-peer practice sharing

SDG 4 · Quality Education

Certification details

StandardGold Standard
MethodologySOC 402.3
PoA IDGSID 4576↗ View on Gold Standard registry
VPA IDGSID 12460↗ View on Gold Standard registry
Crediting period2022-2027

Project timeline

  1. 2022Milestone

    Nutrigeo programme start

  2. 2025Verification

    Intermediate sampling T3

  3. 2027Verification

    Final sampling T5

  4. 2027IssuanceEstimatedGold Standard

    Availability of 475 tCO₂e

  5. 2029IssuanceEstimatedGold Standard

    Availability of 317 tCO₂e

Credit availability

YearStandardTypetCO₂e
2027Gold StandardEstimated475
2029Gold StandardEstimated317
Total available792

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