Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to common questions about GreenEngine Capital’s projects, and impact.
1. CARBON CREDITS & GLOBAL BUYERS
1. What carbon credit projects is GreenEngine Capital currently developing?
GreenEngine Capital is developing the Ngambe-Ndom Nyanon Reforestation Program in Cameroon, restoring approximately 100,000 hectares over 60 years while generating high-integrity carbon credits.
2. Why was the Ngambe-Ndorn Nyanon area selected?
The area has experienced significant degradation from logging and wood harvesting, creating a major opportunity for ecological restoration.
3. How large is the reforestation project?
The project covers approximately 100,000 hectares, larger than New York City and San Francisco combined.
4. How are local communities involved in the project?
Communities participate in nurseries, tree planting, forest monitoring, and long-term stewardship activities.
5. Who purchases carbon credits and why?
Corporations, financial institutions, governments, airlines, technology companies, and investment funds purchase carbon credits to support Net Zero and ESG objectives.
2. Selective Harvesting
1. What is GreenEngine Capital's selective harvesting program?
A sustainable forestry model focused on harvesting selected high-value trees while protecting surrounding ecosystems.
2. Where are these projects being developed?
Initially in Cameroon, with plans to expand throughout Africa.
3. How much land is involved in the program?
Current plans target over 100,000 hectares with expansion goals exceeding 500,000 hectares.
4. How does GreenEngine identify the most valuable harvest areas?
Through aerial surveys and mapping in partnership with Ortho Drone GmbH of Germany.
5. How does selective harvesting support sustainability?
It generates immediate community income, improves forest health through thinning, supports biodiversity, and promotes stronger tree growth.
3. Solar Program
1. What solar project is GreenEngine Capital currently developing?
The Benebalot Farms Solar Facility near Yaoundé, Cameroon.
2. How large is the solar facility?
Approximately 10 hectares with about 65,000 square metres of solar panel coverage.
3. What is the expected generating capacity?
Approximately 13 MWp with annual generation of about 20.8 GWh.
4. Can the solar project generate carbon credits?
Yes. The project could avoid 4,000–12,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and potentially generate 108,000–312,000 carbon credits over 25 years.
5. How will the project be financed?
Yes. The project could avoid 4,000–12,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and potentially generate 108,000–312,000 carbon credits over 25 years.
4. Carbon Programs, ESG & United Nations SDGs
1. How do GreenEngine projects support environmental objectives?
Through reforestation, renewable energy, biodiversity restoration, and carbon sequestration.
2. How do GreenEngine projects support social objectives?
By creating employment, training, food security initiatives, school meal support, healthcare access, and community development.
3. What governance measures are important in these projects?
Transparency, monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and responsible management.
4. What are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A framework of 17 global goals addressing climate, poverty, hunger, health, education, and sustainable development.
5. Does GreenEngine work for or represent the United Nations?
No. GreenEngine is an independent Canadian corporation. References to SDGs indicate alignment with internationally recognized development objectives.
5. Net Zero Explained
1. What does Net Zero mean?
Balancing greenhouse gas emissions produced with emissions removed or avoided.
2. How do reforestation projects contribute to Net Zero?
Trees absorb carbon dioxide while restoring ecosystems and biodiversity.
3. How does renewable energy contribute to Net Zero?
It reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
4. What role do carbon credits play in Net Zero strategies?
They help address residual emissions while organizations continue reducing their footprint.
5. Why are Net Zero commitments important to investors?
They demonstrate long-term sustainability, risk management, and climate resilience.
6. Community Meals & UN World Food Programme (WFP)
1. What is GreenEngine's relationship with the UN World Food Programme (WFP)?
GreenEngine may support community food-security initiatives that complement existing WFP activities where appropriate.
2. Is GreenEngine owned, operated, endorsed, or controlled by the United Nations?
No. GreenEngine is an independent private-sector company.
3. How does GreenEngine support school meal programs?
The Company intends to allocate portions of project operating expenditures toward community meal and nutrition initiatives.
4. Who may benefit from these meal programs?
School children, local families, tree planters, forestry workers, and community members.
5. Why are community meal programs important to GreenEngine projects?
Healthy communities are essential to long-term stewardship of forests and environmental assets over multi-decade projects.