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Large cropsAgricultural projectPays de la LoireLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
Les Plaines Fleuries du Coteau
162.61 ha
Area
1,590 t
CO₂
0 t
Available CO₂
Project presentation
This agricultural project on 162.61 hectares in the municipality of VIX implements responsible practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon storage in soils, contributing to sequester 1,590 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime. Certified by the GRANDES CULTURES method of the Low-Carbon Label, it promotes more resilient and sustainable agricultural ecosystems.
Agricultural levers for this project (2)
Specific practices implemented by the farmer to reduce emissions and increase carbon storage.
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Introduction de légumineuses
Fort — une légumineuse peut remplacer 50 à 200 kg d'engrais azoté/ha, évitant la fabrication et l'épandage de ces engraisLes légumineuses (trèfle, luzerne, féverole, pois) ont une capacité unique : elles captent l'azote de l'air grâce à des bactéries symbiotiques dans leurs racines (nodosités). Elles n'ont donc pas besoin d'engrais azotés et en laissent dans le sol pour la culture suivante.
Did you know?
Le saviez-vous ? Les légumineuses fixent jusqu'à 300 kg d'azote par hectare et par an, gratuitement, grâce à des bactéries symbiotiques dans leurs racines. C'est l'équivalent de 800 € d'engrais offerts par la nature.
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Couverts végétaux et biomasse
Fort — stockage direct de 0.5 à 1.5 tCO₂/ha/an selon la biomasse produiteLes couverts végétaux sont des plantes semées entre deux cultures principales pour ne jamais laisser le sol nu. Ils capturent le CO₂ atmosphérique par photosynthèse et le stockent dans le sol sous forme de matière organique quand ils sont détruits. Ils réduisent aussi l'érosion et améliorent la structure du sol.
Did you know?
Le saviez-vous ? Un couvert de moutarde peut produire 3 tonnes de biomasse en seulement 2 mois — c'est autant de carbone capté que ce que rejette une voiture sur 10 000 km.
Environmental & social impacts
Beyond carbon sequestration, each project generates measurable positive impacts on the environment and local communities. Here is the detailed assessment of this project.
🌍Climate
69%
This project sequesters 9.8 tCO₂/ha over its lifetime. Carbon is captured in biomass (trunks, branches, roots) and soils. This is the project's primary impact: contributing to climate change mitigation by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Biodiversity
Moderate impact62%
This project creates a rich habitat for wildlife. The ecological corridors formed allow species to circulate, promoting pollination and natural biological pest control.
Water
Significant impact83%
Over 162.61 ha, the vegetation cover acts as a natural filter. Roots promote water infiltration into soils, reduce runoff and erosion, and enable groundwater recharge. Downstream water quality is directly improved.
Soils
High impact91%
The root system structures the soil in depth. Litter (dead leaves, twigs) enriches organic matter, feeds soil microorganisms and increases water retention capacity. A living, fertile soil is the foundation of a resilient ecosystem.
Socio-economic
Significant impact76%
This project of 162.61 ha in VIX supports the local economy: direct jobs (planting, maintenance, monitoring), enhancement of the territory and natural heritage. It strengthens the link between rural communities and their environment, contributing to the ecological transition.
Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 SDGs are a global framework defined by the United Nations to build a sustainable future by 2030. This project directly contributes to 5 of them. Here's why.
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Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
Why this project: With 162.61 ha of sustainable farming practices in VIX, this project improves long-term soil productivity, secures food yields and strengthens farm resilience against climate risks — directly contributing to local food security.
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Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water
Why this project: The vegetation cover on 162.61 ha naturally filters runoff water and promotes groundwater recharge. By reducing erosion and nutrient leaching, this project improves water quality available for local uses.
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Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Why this project: This project transforms farming practices on 162.61 ha towards more responsible production: reduced chemical inputs, soil cover, crop diversification.
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Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project sequesters 1,590 tons of CO2 over its lifetime, certified by the Low-Carbon Label. Every ton removed from the atmosphere directly contributes to fighting climate change.
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Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Why this project: By reintroducing soil-friendly practices (cover crops, hedges, reduced tillage), this project restores terrestrial life on 162.61 ha.
Project timeline
Project notification
July 20, 2023The project owner submits their application to the ministry.
File submission
May 16, 2024The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
August 14, 2024The project is validated and receives the official Low-Carbon Label.
Year 1 monitoring
August 2025Project performance indicators check — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
August 2026Project performance indicators check — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
August 2027Project performance indicators check — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
August 2028Project performance indicators check — year 4/5.
Year 5 monitoring
August 2029Project performance indicators check — year 5/5.
Verification audit
February 2029An independent auditor verifies on site that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Final certification
August 2029Emission reductions are verified and carbon credits are definitively issued.
📍 Location
Town
VIX
Postal code
85770
Department
Vendée (85)
Region
Pays de la Loire
Label Bas-Carbone method · Large crops
Transition to low-carbon farming practices: cover crops, reduced tillage, legumes, fine-tuned nitrogen fertilisation. The method leverages every tool available across the farm.
The Low-Carbon Label is an official certification framework from the French Ministry of Ecological Transition. It guarantees that emission reductions are real, measurable, verifiable and additional (they would not have occurred without the project). Each project is audited by an independent body before labelling, then monitored throughout its duration.
How it works:
1. The project owner submits a file describing the reference scenario (without project) and the project scenario.
2. The difference between the two scenarios gives the net emission reductions, expressed in tons of CO₂ equivalent.
3. An independent auditor verifies the data in the field and validates the calculations.
4. The ministry issues the Low-Carbon Label and carbon credits are issued.
5. The project is monitored for 5 years with periodic verifications.
Project status
Label Bas-Carbone methodGRANDES CULTURES
StatusLabelled
ODD
26121315
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