COMPARability
Carbon Footprint
Peat extraction is associated with significant emissions of greenhouse gases. Using peat substitutes instead of peat can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of growing media production.
HORTICERT has developed a uniform methodology for calculating the carbon footprint, which allows for statements on the greenhouse gas savings of peat-free and peat-reduced potting soils and growing media compared to conventional products with a high peat content. This also creates transparency in the market.

Calculation of the Carbon Footprint
The calculation covers the entire production chain, from the production of raw materials to further processing into substrate components to the production of the final potting soil or growing medium. Emissions from transport, use and disposal are also taken into account.