Klasmann-Deilmann supports the European Non Governmental Organization \u201eResponsibly Produced Peat\u201c (RPP). The aim is the responsible use of peat harvesting areas and the protection of natural peatlands. To this end, RPP has established a certification system that demonstrably combines the selection, use and restoration of extraction areas with strict requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n In recent years, Klasmann-Deilmann has applied for RPP certification for most of the extraction sites. By the end of 2018, this had been obtained for 76% of the total harvesting area. And, in the 2018 financial year, 75% of the peat produced was from RPP-certified sites.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n RPP brings together relevant lobby groups across the peat and substrate industry, including renowned scientists, environmental associations and many companies in the sector. RPP aspires to consistently achieve a workable balance between the interests of the substrate industry and those of nature conservation and climate protection. The aim is to establish the RPP label as a prestigious, reliable and recognised environmental standard similar to PEFC and FSC.<\/p>\n To this end, RPP has established a reliable and transparent certification system for responsible peat production. Member companies and their extraction areas are examined by an independent auditor on behalf of certification organisation ECAS.<\/p>\n In recent decades, 8,800 hectares of former peat harvesting areas has been rewetted, reforested or prepared for subsequent agricultural use by Klasmann-Deilmann. Of this total, 4,500 hectares of rewetted areas are permanently available as biotopes for nature conservation and climate protection.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n www.responsiblyproducedpeat.org<\/a><\/p>\n www.klasmann-deilmann.com\/en\/sustainability<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nEstablished in 2013 RPP aims at:<\/h3>\n
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