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Blue North presents
The Heroes in Sustainability

Gain recognition through Carbon Heroes, the independent digital recognition platform celebrating food and agri-businesses like yours – committed leaders going the extra mile on their sustainability journeys. We provide a credible, transparent space to showcase your environmental and social achievements, sharing the positive impact stories that often go untold.

Carbon Heroes offers recognition for your dedication and progress in vital areas shaping a resilient future. Earn digital awards and share your credentials in:

Foundational Compliance Awards are granted to those who have obtained a recognised Social and / or Environmental certification.

Foundational Compliance

Commitment Awards are granted to businesses that have made a strategic commitment to sustainability within their organisations.

Commitment

Carbon Awards are granted to those who measure, set targets, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbon

Water Awards are granted to those who measure, set targets, and improve their Water Use Efficiency.

Water

Biodiversity Awards are granted to those who measure, set targets and improve their Ecological Restoration Ratio.

Biodiversity

A Transparency Award is granted to those business openly sharing their environmental and social practices.

Transparency

How It Works: Your Path to Recognition

Carbon Heroes makes showcasing your sustainability efforts straightforward and impactful. Our platform is built on transparency and a commitment to “strong sustainability” – recognising that a healthy planet is the foundation for healthy societies and economies.

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Measure

The data for the most recent year is captured, reviewed for quality, and uploaded to the platform.

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Set Targets

Targets are established to demonstrate and drive a commitment to improvement and displayed on the platform.

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Impact

Consistent improvement is demonstrated and the results are shared on the platform.

Why Become a Carbon Hero?

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Earn Credible Recognition

Gain digital awards and verifiable sustainability credentials to showcase your specific achievements.

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Build Trust & Transparency

Foster confidence with customers, retailers, and stakeholders through open self disclosure on a dedicated platform.

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Amplify Your Positive Impact

Celebrate your successes and inspire industry-wide progress towards regeneration and resilience.

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Drive Continuous Improvement

Leverage the platform’s framework (Measure > Target > Impact) to refine strategy, track results, and demonstrate leadership.

Ready to share your story? Let’s celebrate your commitment to a sustainable future!

Meet Our Growing Community of Heroes

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Through this self-disclosure platform, we celebrate the Heroes for their efforts in measuring, setting targets and improving the sustainability of their businesses.

 

Each participant receives a digital QR code for use on websites and marketing materials, linking to a profile showcasing their sustainability journey.

 

This QR code allows customers to easily explore these efforts, fostering transparency, trust and engagement while supporting the global shift towards a more sustainable future.

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About Blue North

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Blue North is a specialist consulting practice and technology provider that supports businesses in the agriculture and food sectors in the proactive clarification, development and implementation of sustainability strategies.

 

A robust and independent digital recognition platform that celebrates agri-businesses going the extra mile on their sustainability journeys. The platform allows verified businesses to earn a digital award (with a QR code) and to showcase their sustainability credentials.

CONTACT US

Get In Touch

Want to know more about Carbon Heroes or how Blue North supports sustainability journeys? Reach out to us!

Blue North Sustainability (Pty) Ltd,
Klein Joostenberg Farm
R304
Muldersvlei
Stellenbosch

Email support@bluenorth.co.za
Phone +27 063 688 5593

Note: This contact form is for Carbon Heroes platform queries only. For specific farms, please use the contact details on their individual profile (if available).

Application Form