Celsia is the energy company of Grupo Argos (Colombia), and it is passionate about renewable energy and energy efficiency. It generates and transmits efficient energy from renewable sources with thermal backup.
In 2016, after a strong El Niño event, Celsia started ReverdeC, a project to restore watersheds in Colombia. Through this voluntary program, Celsia aims to plant 10 million trees in 10 years from 2016 to 2026. Its purpose is to increase forest cover and participatory ecological restoration of watersheds, many of which supply municipal and rural aqueducts in the areas of Valle del Cauca, Antioquia and Tolima.
As of October 2021, ReverdeC has reported:
- 7.4 million trees planted
- 4,526 hectares of land restored
- 8.5 MMU$ cumulative investment by Celsia (2016 – 2021)
- 100% local labor and suppliers
- 42 municipalities intervened
- 9 threatened species planted
- 92 native species planted
- 34 river basins intervened
- 75 community meetings and dialogs about knowledge
- 28 community plantings
In order to increase forest cover and water quality, ReverdeC prioritizes watersheds of high environmental and conservation importance due to the ecosystem services they provide. Through restoration, the project aims to generate positive impacts on the local land, such as water regulation, increased water flow, and protection of biodiversity.
Celsia joined Initiative 20x20 in 2016 to work with WRI and other allies, and as a voluntary investment program, the organization is interested in working with other financial partners to continue strengthening ReverdeC and continue to grow in planted trees and restoration areas.
Projects:
Safeguarding water security in Colombia's Andean Region
Publications:
ReverdeC Program Introduction
Country
Colombia
Celsia is the energy company of Grupo Argos (Colombia), and it is passionate about renewable energy and energy efficiency. It generates and transmits efficient energy from renewable sources with thermal backup.
In 2016, after a strong El Niño event, Celsia started ReverdeC, a project to restore watersheds in Colombia. Through this voluntary program, Celsia aims to plant 10 million trees in 10 years from 2016 to 2026. Its purpose is to increase forest cover and participatory ecological restoration of watersheds, many of which supply municipal and rural aqueducts in the areas of Valle del Cauca, Antioquia and Tolima.
As of October 2021, ReverdeC has reported:
- 7.4 million trees planted
- 4,526 hectares of land restored
- 8.5 MMU$ cumulative investment by Celsia (2016 – 2021)
- 100% local labor and suppliers
- 42 municipalities intervened
- 9 threatened species planted
- 92 native species planted
- 34 river basins intervened
- 75 community meetings and dialogs about knowledge
- 28 community plantings
In order to increase forest cover and water quality, ReverdeC prioritizes watersheds of high environmental and conservation importance due to the ecosystem services they provide. Through restoration, the project aims to generate positive impacts on the local land, such as water regulation, increased water flow, and protection of biodiversity.
Celsia joined Initiative 20x20 in 2016 to work with WRI and other allies, and as a voluntary investment program, the organization is interested in working with other financial partners to continue strengthening ReverdeC and continue to grow in planted trees and restoration areas.
Projects:
Safeguarding water security in Colombia's Andean Region
Publications:
ReverdeC Program Introduction
Country
Colombia
