SDG's Impact
Programs
Why Choose Biogas Programs
The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere.
With just under ten years left to achieve the SDGs, world leaders in 2019 called for a Decade of Action and delivery for sustainable development, and pledged to mobilize financing, enhance national implementation and strengthen institutions to achieve the Goals by the target date of 2030. Biogas technology adoption programs designed for farmers have multiple environmental and social impacts and co-benefits. In fact, our programs directly impact 10 out of the 17 SDGs. For this reason, our work has been recognized for reporting tangible and measurable impacts. In 2020, Shell Foundation, IPE Triple Line and Sistema.bio released the report Demonstrating the potential of biogas to contribute to the SDGs, which analyzes the contribution of biogas towards SDGs.
Key Benefits of Biogas Programs
Biodigesters use animal waste, which if untreated can release methane into the atmosphere. As methane is a powerful greenhouse gas 25 times more damaging than CO2, reducing emissions helps combat climate change.
Biogas is typically used for cooking, and often replaces harmful and inefficient energy sources such as wood or charcoal. This increases access to affordable and clean energy, and has an important health benefit as wood or charcoal generate toxic fumes which contribute to a range of health conditions.
Biofertilizer is an incredibly effective natural fertilizer, which improves agricultural productivity and boosts soil health, and is therefore a potent tool to address food insecurity.
BAIF, Sustain+
In collaboration with BAIF-Development Research Foundation and Sustain Plus, Sistema.bio has successfully installed 1,000 biodigestors for small-scale dairy farmers who own an average of 4-5 cows. The primary goal of this project was to provide women with a reliable and sustainable source of clean energy, reduce their dependence on firewood, and implement an appropriate farm waste management system. This program has also created self-employment opportunities for rural families, particularly those in disadvantaged communities.
Sistema8
Biodigester size
Domestic
Farm type
Cow
Animal feedstock
1,000
Systems installed
6,000
Total People directly impacted
3-4
Daily average cooking time on one burner (h/day) per household
10,400
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
7,100
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
CInI, Tata Trust
In 2017, CInI and Sistema.bio joined hands to initiate a biodigestor program in rural communities of India. The main objective of this program was to empower the tribal households residing in the central belt of India, specifically in Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The program aimed to secure their livelihoods and enhance their quality of life by promoting common values and missions between the two organizations.
Sistema 6 and Sistema 8
Biodigester size
Domestic
Farm type
Cow
Animal feedstock
4000
Systems installed
24,000
Total People directly impacted
3-4
Daily average cooking time on one burner (h/day) per household
36,300
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
19,600
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
IRRI México, W.K.Kellogg Foundation
Since 2014, the International Renewable Energy Institute Mexico (IRRI), in alliance with Sistema.bio, has been working under the financing of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in the Yucatan Peninsula. The objective of the collaboration was to implement various programs to offer Maya small-scale producers in the region our biodigester technology. Now, more than 10,000 people have benefited from this tripartite process and have successfully utilized biodigesters as a comprehensive waste management system that impacts their food security, energy and water security, and improves agricultural practices.
Sistema6
Biodigester size
Backyard
Farm type
Swine, cow, poultry
Animal feedstock
3600
Systems installed
1000
Total People directly impacted
3-4
Daily average cooking time on one burner (h/day) per household
17,888
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
-
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
Amazon Conservation Team
The Amazon Conservation Team has been working for over two decades to preserve tropical forests and empower local communities. Their mission is to aid farmers in remote areas to enhance their practices, operate more efficiently and take responsibility for the environment. Their partnership with Sistema.bio includes six Sistema 12 biodigesters, which are anticipated to assist local farmers in becoming more self-sufficient while also reducing their consumption of firewood as a source of energy. This will help to minimize firewood consumption and, as a result, conserve the forests of the Colombian Amazon.
Sistema 12
Biodigester size
Domestic
Farm type
Cow and Swine
Animal feedstock
6
Systems installed
34 people, 15 women,
Total People directly impacted
3-4
Daily average cooking time on one burner (h/day) per household
168
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
-
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
Nutri Nuts and Fruits Ltd., Root Capital
Nutri Nuts and Fruits is a leading Kenyan exporter of high-quality nuts and dried fruits. They promote sustainable farming practices among smallholder farmers and support the local farming community. They have registered 800 farmers in their Biorganic certification program, aiming to certify 2,000 farmers. The certification process includes installation of Sistema.bio biodigestors, which provide farmers with rich-nutrient organic fertilizers, eliminating the need for chemical fertilizers.
Sistema 6 to Sistema 40
Biodigester size
Domestic, small and medium farms
Farm type
Cow
Animal feedstock
60
Systems installed
360
Total People directly impacted
244
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
187
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
Impact
Showcases
Impact
Showcases
CInI, Tata Trust
CInI, Tata Trust
In 2017, CInI and Sistema.bio joined hands to initiate a biodigestor program in rural communities of India. The main objective of this program was to empower the tribal households residing in the central belt of India, specifically in Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The program aimed to secure their livelihoods and enhance their quality of life by promoting common values and missions between the two organizations.
Sistema 6 and Sistema 8
Biodigester size
Domestic
Farm type
Cow
Animal feedstock
4000
Systems installed
24,000
Total People directly impacted
3-4
Daily average cooking time on one burner (h/day) per household
36,300
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
19,600
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
BAIF, Sustain+
BAIF, Sustain+
In collaboration with BAIF-Development Research Foundation and Sustain Plus, Sistema.bio has successfully installed 1,000 biodigestors for small-scale dairy farmers who own an average of 4-5 cows. The primary goal of this project was to provide women with a reliable and sustainable source of clean energy, reduce their dependence on firewood, and implement an appropriate farm waste management system. This program has also created self-employment opportunities for rural families, particularly those in disadvantaged communities.
Sistema8
Biodigester size
Domestic
Farm type
Cow
Animal feedstock
1,000
Systems installed
6,000
Total People directly impacted
3-4
Daily average cooking time on one burner (h/day) per household
10,400
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
7,100
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
Nutri Nuts and Fruits Ltd., Root Capital
Nutri Nuts and Fruits Ltd., Root Capital
Nutri Nuts and Fruits is a leading Kenyan exporter of high-quality nuts and dried fruits. They promote sustainable farming practices among smallholder farmers and support the local farming community. They have registered 800 farmers in their Biorganic certification program, aiming to certify 2,000 farmers. The certification process includes installation of Sistema.bio biodigestors, which provide farmers with rich-nutrient organic fertilizers, eliminating the need for chemical fertilizers.
Sistema 6 to Sistema 40
Biodigester size
Domestic, small and medium farms
Farm type
Cow
Animal feedstock
60
Systems installed
360
Total People directly impacted
244
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
187
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
Amazon Conservation Team
Amazon Conservation Team
The Amazon Conservation Team has been working for over two decades to preserve tropical forests and empower local communities. Their mission is to aid farmers in remote areas to enhance their practices, operate more efficiently and take responsibility for the environment. Their partnership with Sistema.bio includes six Sistema 12 biodigesters, which are anticipated to assist local farmers in becoming more self-sufficient while also reducing their consumption of firewood as a source of energy. This will help to minimize firewood consumption and, as a result, conserve the forests of the Colombian Amazon.
Sistema 12
Biodigester size
Domestic
Farm type
Cow and Swine
Animal feedstock
6
Systems installed
34 people, 15 women,
Total People directly impacted
3-4
Daily average cooking time on one burner (h/day) per household
168
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
-
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
IRRI México, W.K.Kellogg Foundation
IRRI México, W.K.Kellogg Foundation
Since 2014, the International Renewable Energy Institute Mexico (IRRI), in alliance with Sistema.bio, has been working under the financing of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in the Yucatan Peninsula. The objective of the collaboration was to implement various programs to offer Maya small-scale producers in the region our biodigester technology. Now, more than 10,000 people have benefited from this tripartite process and have successfully utilized biodigesters as a comprehensive waste management system that impacts their food security, energy and water security, and improves agricultural practices.
Sistema6
Biodigester size
Backyard
Farm type
Swine, cow, poultry
Animal feedstock
3600
Systems installed
1000
Total People directly impacted
3-4
Daily average cooking time on one burner (h/day) per household
17,888
Total project's estimated ton of CO2e mitigated per year*
-
Total's project potential equivalent fertilized area (ha/year)
Alignment with ESG and Sustainability Impact Reporting Frameworks
With a strong focus on measuring the impact of our biogas programs within the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework, your company can champion the adoption of a program for smallholder farmers. This support may stem from recognizing farmers as pivotal stakeholders within your community or supply chain.
Our impact indicators adhere to globally recognized reporting standards, ensuring alignment with prevailing frameworks worldwide.
We’re here to assist you in program design and precise impact measurement. To learn more, contact us.
Tracking
Our Impact
We leverage cutting-edge science, advanced data management systems, and collaborate with standards organizations, partners, and validators to ensure precise calculations of our actual impact. Our technicians gather data from each farm through direct communication with the users, ensuring that emissions calculations are based on specific baselines and changes measured at each individual farm, rather than on generalizations.
data management systems
Research
and Publications
Sistema.bio is the only social enterprise that has partnered with world-class multilateral organizations and academic institutions to conduct research providing science-based data on the impact of biogas systems in advancing decarbonization, climate action, and the Sustainable Development Goals. We invite you to explore our library to learn more:
