Impact
~ Agriculture
500 hectares of degraded farmlands under restoration: as part of our farmlands restoration initiative, a total of 500 hectares are currently in advanced restoration phase across Pobe, Benin. Our organic fertilizer and training initiatives have a significant impact on soil biodiversity restoration and enrichment, and soil carbon sequestration up to 57%.
Increased crop yields: we distributed over 50 tons of pest control granulated organic fertilizer to 500+ women and indigenous small-scale farmers in Pobe, Benin, with an increase of 35% in crop yields.
Target for the next five years: produce and distribute over 60,000 tons of granulated organic fertilizer across Pobe, Benin, reaching 1,000,000+ women and indigenous small-scale farmers to restore over 100,000 hectares of degraded farmlands. Our training initiatives on sustainable farming practices will complement our product impact in restoring degraded 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 300 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 300 tons of organic waste has avoided the emission of more than 210 tons of CO₂ in Pobe, Benin.
Clean air: 90,000 residents of Pobe have benefited from a healthy environment. Till date, BIO PLANET TMC has made a significant contribution to the preservation of Pobe’s environment, directly benefiting more than 90,000 residents. Through our recycling and waste management efforts, we have not only contributed to a clean air in Pobe, 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 Pobe, Benin, to produce pest control organic fertilizer, reduce carbon emissions up to 70,000 tons, while offering clean air to over 5,000,000 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 Pobe 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 Pobe, 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 Pobe, 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 Pobe 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: over 1,500 end consumers have directly benefited from healthy and quality organic agricultural products. This is made possible by our commitment to providing pest control 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 Pobe, Benin. By 2030 we expect an increase of up to 15%.
