Realsport & Evertis attach great importance to limiting its environmental footprint. We obtained our "EcoEntreprise Excellence" certificate in 2020 and we don't want to stop there. This is why we have committed to planting a minimum of 2'000 future trees per year in order to reduce our carbon footprint.
This commitment allows us to diversify the Swiss forests with species adapted to climate change and to reforest with more biodiversity in Kenya. Each year, we can count at least 520'000 kg of CO² absorbed just by our project.
Realsport is constantly looking for innovative solutions that promote sustainable development. During the research and development phases for new products, the environmental aspect is central. In addition, criteria such as proximity, recyclability and durability are scrupulously studied.
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tree planting projects
Switzerland
Autafond, FR
This planting project is located in the countryside of Canton Fribourg. The forest was principally filled with spruce trees. However, spruce trees have some difficulties to adapt to climate change. Weakened and affected by bark beetle, the trees were replaced by Douglas trees, which, according to the research, are more resistant and well-adapted the this type of forest station in Autafond.
Cartigny, GE
Located in the middel of the vineyard of Cartigny, this forest of spruce trees was affected by climate change. The trees were weakened and the bark beetle spread easily into this planted trees in monoculture. Changes needed to by done as the spruce do not have its place in this area anymore. With the help of Realsport and Everrtis, we planted oaks, which are more suitable to adapt with climate change.
Montpreveyres, VD
This project is located in Montpreveyres in the canton of Vaud. The forest was affected by bark beetle and wind, and the already weakened spruces had to be cut down. These problems are typically linked to climate change. We planted oak trees. This species, resistant and interesting for the future, is intended to enrich the forest and bring biodiversity.
Average survival rate: 95%
tree planting projects
Kenya
The projects iare located in the Teso North region of western Kenya.
Reforesting for more biodiversity. In tropical Kenya, trees not only sequester carbon from the atmosphere and return it to the soil, but they also improve fertility, water retention and biodiversity.
Locally, one of the biggest threats to the tree cover is the production of charcoal, tobacco and the collection of firewood. Community awareness is key to reducing deforestation of woodlands. Since 2019, EMAUA has taught 15,400 youth the vital importance of trees to human life.
Agroforestry has the potential to reconnect trees and agriculture, as farmers around the world have long viewed trees as the enemies of crops. However, when properly managed, trees improve crop yields by increasing soil fertility and water retention, while increasing biodiversity.
The trees are distributed to schools with teachings to school children about the vital importance of trees to humanity. The teachings were accompanied by planting sessions, which served as hands-on training on how to best plant trees for optimal survival. Trees are linked to any positive change in a community. While an enormous amount of trees could offset humanity's greenhouse gas emissions, a small number of them can significantly improve the lives of communities at the local level. They improve soil fertility, soil water retention, provide medicine and firewood.
The projects are located in Osiet, Amukura, Segero, Amagoro, Akolong and Chemasari.
List of tree species planted: Melia azedarach, Antiaris Toxicaria, Maesopsis eminii, Bischofia javanensis, Croton megalocarpus, Acacia polyacantha, Markhamia lutea, Citrus limon, Morus alba, Albizia coriara, Erythrina abyssinica, Monodora myristica, Citrus sinensis, Ceiba pentandra, Zanthoxylum giletii, Tamarindus indica, Prunus africana, Syzygium cumini, Artocarpus heterophyllus.
Average survival rate: 71%
