Sylvestris
Developing more rapid, ecological afforestation and CO2 absorption projects.
| EUR | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| % growth | - | 14 % | 52 % | 34 % | 36 % | 4 % | 167 % |
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| % EBITDA margin | (4 %) | 2 % | 5 % | 20 % | 16 % | 16 % | - |
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| % profit margin | (2 %) | 2 % | 4 % | 14 % | 11 % | 6 % | 3 % |
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Sylvestris operates as a social enterprise specializing in natural engineering, with a core focus on large-scale reforestation and sustainable landscaping. Founded in 2013 by forestry engineers Enrique Enciso and Francisco Martínez, the company was born from a concern for rural depopulation in Spain. Their professional backgrounds in forestry directly inform the company's mission to combat climate change and revitalize ecosystems.
The firm's business model is centered on the voluntary carbon market, designing and implementing CO2 absorption projects for corporate clients and public administrations seeking to offset their carbon footprint. Revenue is generated through the sale of these projects, which result in the issuance of carbon credits. A key initiative is 'Motor Verde,' a partnership with Fundación Repsol that focuses on reforesting burned or degraded lands in Spain to generate these carbon offsets. This venture recently achieved a significant milestone by securing the first Verra certification on the Iberian Peninsula for a forest restoration project in Asturias, validating its adherence to rigorous international standards for carbon capture.
Sylvestris's services are twofold. The primary service involves large-scale reforestation, often on land damaged by fire or agricultural abandonment, using native species to restore the ecosystem, enhance biodiversity, and create long-term carbon sinks. The company handles the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning to long-term management and maintenance. A secondary service line is sustainable landscaping, which includes the construction of green roofs, vertical gardens, and urban orchards to 'renaturalize' cities. The company differentiates itself through a strong social component; it actively creates employment opportunities for individuals in vulnerable situations or at risk of social exclusion, integrating a 'triple bottom line' approach that targets economic, social, and environmental returns.
Keywords: carbon offsetting, reforestation, carbon credits, voluntary carbon market, sustainable forestry, ecosystem restoration, nature-based solutions, social enterprise, environmental engineering, green infrastructure, CO2 absorption, rural development, urban greening, Verra certification, climate change mitigation, biodiversity, sustainable landscaping, corporate social responsibility, impact investing, forest management