Impacts
~ Agriculture
100 hectares of farmlands under restoration: as part of our farmlands restoration initiative, a total of 100 hectares are currently in advanced restoration phase across Pobè, Benin Republic. Our organic fertilizer and training initiatives have a significant impact on soil biodiversity conservation and enrichment, and soil carbon sequestration up to 57%.
Increased crop yields: we distributed over 34 tons of high-quality granulated organic fertilizer to 350+ women and indigenous small-scale farmers in Pobè, Benin, with an increase of 35% in cereal yields.
Target for the next five years: produce and distribute over 60,000 tons of granulated organic fertilizer across Pobè, Benin Republic, reaching 1,000,000+ women and indigenous small-scale farmers to restore over 100,000 hectares of farmlands. Our training initiatives on sustainable farming practices will complement our product impact in restoring farmlands.
~ Environment
Tons of CO2 avoided: BIO PLANET TMC Ltd has contributed to the significant reduction of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere by processing more than 100 tons of biodegradable waste. According to standardized estimates, recycling each kilogram of waste avoids more than 700g of CO2. Based on this estimate, the recycling of more than 100,000kg of waste has avoided the emission of more than 70 tons of CO2 in Pobè, Benin.
Clean air: 50,000 residents of Pobè have benefited from a healthy environment. In 2024, BIO PLANET TMC has made a significant contribution to the preservation of Pobè’s environment, directly benefiting more than 50,000 residents. Through our recycling and waste management efforts, we have not only contributed to a clean air in Pobè, but also strengthened the ecological sustainability of the region, reducing its carbon footprint and promoting a better quality of life for its inhabitants.
Target for the next five years: our business envisions recycling over 100,000 tons of biodegradable waste across Pobè, Benin Republic, to produce high-quality organic fertilizer, reduce carbon emissions up to 70,000 tons, while offering clean air to over 500,000 residents.
~ Green job opportunities
Till date, we have created 44+ green jobs, including 4 direct jobs and over 40 indirect jobs. Of these employees, 75% are women, underlining our commitment to women’s inclusion and empowerment. Five years from now, we envision BIO PLANET TMC Ltd creating green job opportunities for over 2,100 youth and marginalized women in Benin Republic.
~ Sustainable farming training
We organized on-farm training for 150+ women farmers in the Pobè region, focusing on environmentally friendly agricultural practices and agricultural sustainability to restore farmlands. The training was designed to raise awareness among participants about the importance of preserving the environment while improving their agricultural yields. We covered topics such as organic farming, sustainable soil management, water resource management, and the importance of biodiversity in agricultural production.
Target for the next five years: equipped 5,000+ women farmers with strategic tools in sustainable farming practices to accelerate ecosystem restoration across Pobè, Benin Republic.
~ Social inclusion
500+ women have benefited from social inclusion. Our company has had a significant impact on the social inclusion of women by involving more than 500 women in its activities in Pobè, Benin Republic. Those women have been able to register their over 300 children in school.
~ Economic development
The impact of our company on the local economy of Pobè is significant, with an estimated contribution of about 1% of the regional economy. This contribution is the result of several factors, including improved agricultural productivity, increased income
For local farmers, and job creation. By 2030, we envision an increase of 5%.
~ Food security & public health
Healthy food products: thanks to our company, 1,500 end consumers have directly benefited from healthy and quality organic agricultural products. This is made possible by our commitment to providing quality granulated organic fertilizer to our customers, allowing them to grow safer, chemical-free products. As a result, the products harvested by our farmers and distributed in the region are now more environmentally friendly and healthier for consumers.
Fight against malaria and cholera: our waste recycling activities rid the environment of objects where mosquito larvae, the main source of malaria develop. The areas where flies multiply to land on meals and cause cholera in rural areas are reduced by 7% to date, saving lives of over 5,000 children across Pobè, Benin. By 2030 we expect an increase of up to 15%.