Green Forest Fund, S.A. (GFF) is a registered forestry conservation and restoration company engaged in a carbon sequestering forestry project located on 90 hectares (222 acres) in Golfito, Costa Rica. Dedicated to conscious capitalism, GFF will preserve and regenerate the native forest, improve biodiversity, and contribute social benefits to the local community while creating salable emission reduction credits.
With the science behind Global Warming now widely accepted a market-based Cap-and-Trade system has been developed to deal with Green House Gas (GHG) pollution by placing value on carbon emissions. Emission reduction credits, more generally known as carbon offset credits, are measured as 1 ton of carbon dioxide (CO2). GHG polluters must adhere to a CO “cap” or purchase emission reduction credits to meet their excesses. Sustainable projects, like GFF Golfito, produce these certified credits through carbon sequestering or prevention, which GFF then can “trade.”
Carbon credits are already traded as a commodity on established markets such as the European Climate Exchange and the Chicago Climate Exchange, as well as through voluntary retail organizations like CarbonFund.org. Forestry credits trade for around $10 in the global marketplace that traded 123.4 million metric tons of CO2 in 2008. This GFF Golfito project is expected to produce around 36,000 emission reduction tons (ERT), resulting in potentially $360,000 in annual sales.
Large financial institutions have already invested heavily in carbon trading infrastructure in anticipation of mandatory Cap-and-Trade legislation in the United States. Furthermore, a new global Cap-and-Trade system, the Copenhagen Accord, is being drafted to replace the Kyoto Protocol and is expected to be signed December 2009 in Denmark. “Managing emissions has become one of the fastest-growing specialties in financial services. Their goal is a slice of a market now worth about $30 billion and could grow to $1 trillion within a decade.” (James Kanter, New York Times).
With the demand for carbon credits expected to increase dramatically with mandatory legislation, Green Forest Fund is well-positioned to create value through Carbon Forestry Projects in Central America. This conservation endeavor is on the cutting-edge of a new marketplace driven by conscious capitalists that will spur sustainable innovation on a global scale. Clean development currently represents the only undeniable growth sector in global business.
GFF has retained internationally respected environmental lawyer, Jose Pablo Sanchez of Quiros Law to conduct the environmental survey. Forestry expert, Joseph Franke, will develop and manage the reforestation project and biodiversity plan. The Project Design Document will follow strict American Carbon Registry Standards and will receive accredited third-party verification from Environmental Services Inc. Profit will be made when these credits are sold to wholesale vendors; and investors will be paid from these profits.
Green Forest Fund, S.A. (GFF) is a registered forestry conservation and restoration company engaged in a carbon sequestering forestry project located on 90 hectares (222 acres) in Golfito, Costa Rica. Dedicated to conscious capitalism, GFF will preserve and regenerate the native forest, improve biodiversity, and contribute social benefits to the local community while creating salable emission reduction credits.
With the science behind Global Warming now widely accepted a market-based Cap-and-Trade system has been developed to deal with Green House Gas (GHG) pollution by placing value on carbon emissions. Emission reduction credits, more generally known as carbon offset credits, are measured as 1 ton of carbon dioxide (CO2). GHG polluters must adhere to a CO “cap” or purchase emission reduction credits to meet their excesses. Sustainable projects, like GFF Golfito, produce these certified credits through carbon sequestering or prevention, which GFF then can “trade.”
Carbon credits are already traded as a commodity on established markets such as the European Climate Exchange and the Chicago Climate Exchange, as well as through voluntary retail organizations like CarbonFund.org. Forestry credits trade for around $10 in the global marketplace that traded 123.4 million metric tons of CO2 in 2008. This GFF Golfito project is expected to produce around 36,000 emission reduction tons (ERT), resulting in potentially $360,000 in annual sales.
Large financial institutions have already invested heavily in carbon trading infrastructure in anticipation of mandatory Cap-and-Trade legislation in the United States. Furthermore, a new global Cap-and-Trade system, the Copenhagen Accord, is being drafted to replace the Kyoto Protocol and is expected to be signed December 2009 in Denmark. “Managing emissions has become one of the fastest-growing specialties in financial services. Their goal is a slice of a market now worth about $30 billion and could grow to $1 trillion within a decade.” (James Kanter, New York Times).
With the demand for carbon credits expected to increase dramatically with mandatory legislation, Green Forest Fund is well-positioned to create value through Carbon Forestry Projects in Central America. This conservation endeavor is on the cutting-edge of a new marketplace driven by conscious capitalists that will spur sustainable innovation on a global scale. Clean development currently represents the only undeniable growth sector in global business.
GFF has retained internationally respected environmental lawyer, Jose Pablo Sanchez of Quiros Law to conduct the environmental survey. Forestry expert, Joseph Franke, will develop and manage the reforestation project and biodiversity plan. The Project Design Document will follow strict American Carbon Registry Standards and will receive accredited third-party verification from Environmental Services Inc. Profit will be made when these credits are sold to wholesale vendors; and investors will be paid from these profits.
Palm Trees on Forest Carbon Project
Green Forest Fund, S.A. (GFF) is a registered forestry conservation and restoration company engaged in a carbon sequestering forestry project located on 90 hectares (222 acres) in Golfito, Costa Rica. Dedicated to conscious capitalism, GFF will preserve and regenerate the native forest, improve biodiversity, and contribute social benefits to the local community while creating salable emission reduction credits.
With the science behind Global Warming now widely accepted a market-based Cap-and-Trade system has been developed to deal with Green House Gas (GHG) pollution by placing value on carbon emissions. Emission reduction credits, more generally known as carbon offset credits, are measured as 1 ton of carbon dioxide (CO2). GHG polluters must adhere to a CO “cap” or purchase emission reduction credits to meet their excesses. Sustainable projects, like GFF Golfito, produce these certified credits through carbon sequestering or prevention, which GFF then can “trade.”
Carbon credits are already traded as a commodity on established markets such as the European Climate Exchange and the Chicago Climate Exchange, as well as through voluntary retail organizations like CarbonFund.org. Forestry credits trade for around $10 in the global marketplace that traded 123.4 million metric tons of CO2 in 2008. This GFF Golfito project is expected to produce around 36,000 emission reduction tons (ERT), resulting in potentially $360,000 in annual sales.
Primary Forest in Golfito
Large financial institutions have already invested heavily in carbon trading infrastructure in anticipation of mandatory Cap-and-Trade legislation in the United States. Furthermore, a new global Cap-and-Trade system, the Copenhagen Accord, is being drafted to replace the Kyoto Protocol and is expected to be signed December 2009 in Denmark. “Managing emissions has become one of the fastest-growing specialties in financial services. Their goal is a slice of a market now worth about $30 billion and could grow to $1 trillion within a decade.” (James Kanter, New York Times).
With the demand for carbon credits expected to increase dramatically with mandatory legislation, Green Forest Fund is well-positioned to create value through Carbon Forestry Projects in Central America. This conservation endeavor is on the cutting-edge of a new marketplace driven by conscious capitalists that will spur sustainable innovation on a global scale. Clean development currently represents the only undeniable growth sector in global business.
GFF has retained internationally respected environmental lawyer, Jose Pablo Sanchez of Quiros Law to conduct the environmental survey. Forestry expert, Joseph Franke, will develop and manage the reforestation project and biodiversity plan. The Project Design Document will follow strict American Carbon Registry Standards and will receive accredited third-party verification from Environmental Services Inc. Profit will be made when these credits are sold to wholesale vendors; and investors will be paid from these profits.
Investors in this project will make 10% on their investment and will be secured by a first mortgage. Email us for more information at paradiseprofits@gmail.com
The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building Council was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council . Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world’s land surface yet contains over 5% of the world’s biodiversity.
In 2007, officials of the Costa Rican government stated that they aim to be the first carbon-neutral country in the world by 2021. In 2008, Yale University ranked Costa Rica as 5th in Environmental Performance among 149 countries sampled. The chairman of the Costa Rica chapter, Craig Williamson, stated, “The establishment of this chapter marks a historic point in Costa Rican history. It provides Costa Rica Real Estate developers the tools and information needed to make sustainability and carbon neutrality an attainable goal. It is important that there is a solid, measurable certification for Green Building, there has been far too much speculation, misleading labeling of projects, and pure green-washing in the past.”
Few countries in Latin America have established chapters beneath the World Green Building Council. Currently, the only established chapters are in Brazil, Mexico, and now Costa Rica. “There has been an overwhelming response from people wanting to join this chapter,” Mr. Williamson said. “We can provide LEED education and certification to the developers and help them make this happen.” First steps include assembling board members from inside Costa Rica and some from outside that can bring networking and vision. To this end, the inclusion of Frank Biden, Brother of US Vice President Joe Biden, as a Board Member has now been achieved. “I have spent much of my life in the public arena. The last several years I have worked as the director of a major philanthropy in Central America. The health and well-being of employees, members of the local community and protecting the breathtaking beauty that is Costa Rica are my priories with my involvement in this wonderful organization..
LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green-rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. It establishes standards and practices for developers to create sustainable properties and provides accredited inspectors to guide and certify a development. The certifications can range from simply “Certified” all the way up to “Platinum”, which is the highest level of sustainability and resource conservation.
“We want a new wave of sustainability to spark in Costa Rica, and we want to spread that fire throughout Latin America—a new chapter in every country, LEED a household name,” Mr. Williamson said. “Green building is the future of Real Estate across the world, and we’re going to keep pushing until that future is a reality.”
For information about the Costa Rica Green Building Council, visit http://www.crgbc.org/
About The Costa Rica Green Building Council
The Costa Rica Green Building Council is a non-profit organization providing education and resources to developers and individuals interested in sustainable building practices. The future of green building is shaped by GBCCR members who join committees, the core of the consensus-based process that develops LEED, educational offerings, Greenbuild, and other programs. Our commitment to preserving the wildlife and natural beauty of Costa Rica is what drives us to create a more beautiful, healthier world.
If you are an individual interested in promoting green building, or even if you work for a GBCCR Corporate Member company, Individual membership allows you to get plugged-in with education, networking, and advocacy efforts that will enrich your neighborhood, city and region.
