Neterra, a leading global communications service provider, has confirmed its carbon neutrality for 2023, officially certified by the international organization Verra. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and investing in ecological sustainability.
The Verra certification acknowledges that Neterra has offset 74 tons of carbon dioxide. This was accomplished by supporting the “Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary” project in Cambodia. The project meets high standards, namely the CCB-Biodiversity Gold and CCB-Gold, proving its positive impact on biodiversity.
The initiative covers a vast area of 167,000 hectares of protected forest and a 297,000-hectare buffer zone. It is home to the indigenous Bunong people and numerous rare, endangered plants and animals, including one of the largest remaining populations of Asian elephants. Through this sponsorship, Neterra contributes to preserving Keo Seima’s unique ecosystem and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“Achieving carbon neutrality is a strategic goal for Neterra, and we are incredibly proud to see the results of our efforts. This marks the third consecutive year of reporting zero emissions. We will continue to strive for a more sustainable future, support projects with a positive environmental impact, and seek new ways to reduce our ecological footprint,” stated Neven Dilkov, founder and CEO of Neterra.
The company set its ambition to achieve carbon neutrality at the beginning of 2021. Since then, Neterra has invested significantly in using 100% clean energy for its operations. The company has also constructed a solar park for its own needs, with plans to establish a similar park at its Data Center Park in Stolnik (SDC Stolnik).
In addition, Neterra employs a fleet of electric or hybrid vehicles and has digitized all documentation processes, reducing the need for paper. Within its offices, only reusable dishes and utensils are used, eliminating single-use or plastic items. Employees also engage in reforestation initiatives, planting thousands of trees to aid in restoring Bulgarian forests.
