Carbon Offsetting at Gandum Boutique Hotel

Make a Difference on your Trip

At Gandum, we do everything we can to ensure that the environmental impact of your stay is minimal. From producing our own energy to using regenerative agricultural practices, every detail has been designed to respect the planet.

But we know that much of the environmental impact associated with tourism comes from the trip itself. That's why we offer you the possibility of offsetting your travel emissions by planting trees here in Gandum.

So far, we have planted 50,000 trees as part of our commitment to environmental regeneration. And with your help, we can reach 100,000 trees , creating an even greater impact, both in Acre and in the future of the planet.

Make your trip worthwhile and join us on this mission! 🌱

How does it work?

  1. We calculate the Carbon Footprint:

    • We estimate your trip's emissions based on the distance traveled and the mode of transport used:

      1. Short trips (up to 500 km): made by car.

      2. Long journeys (more than 500 km): made by plane.

  2. You Choose to Participate:

    • Please add the compensation to the end of your reservation or let us know at check-in.

  3. We Do the Work:

    • We ensure that 100% of your contribution is invested directly into regeneration projects in Gandum.

Compensation Calculations:

Each tree planted offsets 20 kg of CO2 per year and its planting costs 5 EUR (including costs of the tree, soil preparation, irrigation system and maintenance). Here's how we calculate it:

Short Trips (up to 500 km):

  • CO2 emissions per car trip: 60 kg of CO2 per person

  • Number of trees needed: 60 kg ÷ 20 kg per tree = 3 trees

  • Total cost: 3 trees × 5 EUR = 15 EUR

Long Trips (more than 500 km):

  • CO2 emissions per plane trip: 150 kg of CO2 per person

  • Number of trees needed: 150 kg ÷ 20 kg per tree = 8 trees

  • Total cost: 8 trees × 5 EUR = 40 EUR

Estimated Cost of Compensation:

  • Short Trips (up to 500 km, by car): 15 EUR per stay.

  • Long trips (more than 500 km, by plane): 40 EUR per stay.

What You Support:

  • Agroforestry in Gandum: We finance the expansion of our regenerative practices, which sequester carbon, promote biodiversity and enrich the soil.

  • Sustainable Systems: The cost includes soil preparation, planting, irrigation and maintenance of the trees during the first 3 years of life – the most critical period for their growth.

Why Participate?

  • Easy and Meaningful: Small gestures can make big impacts.

  • Connection with Nature: Contributes directly to protecting Sergipe and the planet.

  • Shared Responsibility: Together, we transform your trip into a positive experience for the environment.

Add carbon offsetting when booking on our website or ask directly to staff at check-in. Every tree planted makes the world breathe better – and so does your journey. 🌱

Why 60 kg of CO2 per person when traveling by car?

We calculate emissions based on average transport values. For a short trip of 500 km by car, the emission is about 120 g of CO2 per kilometer per person . Multiplying by 500 km, we arrive at 60 kg of CO2 per person .

For air travel (over 500 km), emissions are significantly higher due to fuel consumption: 150 g of CO2 per kilometer per person , which equates to 150 kg of CO2 for a 1000 km journey .

Why 20 kg of CO2 per tree per year?

Studies indicate that, on average, a healthy tree can sequester 20 kg of CO2 per year in adulthood, depending on the species, soil and climatic conditions. However, this value is not immediate. In the first years of life, trees sequester less carbon because they are growing. This is why it is essential to ensure that trees are well cared for, with irrigation, maintenance and protection, until they reach maturity.

The cost of each tree includes:

  • The plantation.

  • Soil preparation.

  • Irrigation systems and care in the first 3 years of life.

Transparency and Commitment

We know that the impact is not instantaneous, but it is a long-term commitment. By supporting this initiative, you are investing in a more sustainable future, helping us ensure that trees grow healthy and continue to sequester carbon for decades to come.

Participate in carbon offsetting and transform your trip into an experience with a positive impact on the environment. Together, let's reach 100,000 trees and make Sergipe an example of environmental regeneration.