Rooted in Change: How Indra Energy Customers Are Helping Rebuild Senegal’s Forests

Rooted in Change: How Indra Energy Customers Are Helping Rebuild Senegal’s Forests

For years, conventional farming practices in Senegal have led to widespread land degradation, jeopardizing local livelihoods and contributing to biodiversity loss. The Ndankou and Patte Forests, vital natural resources, have suffered from encroaching monocropping practices and dwindling tree cover.

Through the Green Tree Energy Plans, Indra Energy customers are directly contributing to a crucial project aimed at rehabilitating 30,000 hectares of degraded land. This ambitious effort begins by working with 6,000 local farming families, each focused on restoring one hectare of land. By introducing sustainable agricultural practices and fostering a sense of community ownership, the program seeks to revitalize these landscapes and contribute to the long-term health and prosperity of the Gambia River Watershed. This initiative goes beyond simply planting verified trees; it's about rebuilding a thriving environment that supports both nature and the people who depend on it.

"It's truly inspiring to witness the direct impact our customers are having in Senegal through their participation in the Green Tree Energy Plans," said Jeff Rodgers, Chief Marketing Officer at Indra Energy. "Their commitment to renewable energy is not only helping to restore vital ecosystems but also empowering communities and fostering sustainable practices for the future of the Gambia River Watershed. It’s a powerful example of how collective action can drive meaningful change."

"Indra’s partnership enables us to plant verified, crop-bearing trees in Senegal," said David Luba, Co-founder and Head of Partnerships at veritree. "Each Green Tree Energy Plan supports local planters’ nutritional and economic needs while meeting customers’ renewable energy demands, showcasing what using business for good can look like in the modern economy."