- TotalEnergies signed an agreement with NativState on July 22, 2025.
- The project covers 100,000 hectares across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
- Carbon credits will be certified by ACR and used from 2030 to offset emissions.
Agreement Overview
On July 22, 2025, TotalEnergies entered into an agreement with NativState, a forest carbon project developer based in Arkansas. The collaboration aims to conserve forests from land conversion and heavy timber harvesting.
Project Scope
The initiative encompasses 13 Improved Forest Management projects across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, covering 100,000 hectares. These lands are owned by over 280 private family forest landowners.
Sustainable Practices
The investment supports sustainable forest practices, including preserving high conservation value forests, enhancing species diversity, and conserving wildlife corridors. It also involves implementing best management practices for streamside management zones.
Carbon Credits and Emissions
All carbon credits generated by the project will be certified by the American Carbon Registry (ACR). TotalEnergies plans to use these credits from 2030 onwards to voluntarily offset part of its remaining direct Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Benefits to Landowners
The program offers financial benefits to small landowners by providing access to voluntary carbon markets. It also delivers social benefits, such as forestry management education and technical support.
