The Janka Wood Hardness Scale: Sustainability, Big Industry Impact, and STTG’s Role in the Gran Chaco Forest 2024
The Janka Wood Hardness Scale is one of the most critical benchmarks in the global forestry and woodworking industries. Developed in 1906 by Austrian researcher Gabriel Janka, this widely recognized scale measures a wood’s resistance to wear, denting, and compression. Its importance goes far beyond technical assessments—it also plays a vital role in sustainable forest […]
Latest TNFD Framework Updates: Aligning Business and Capital with Nature-Based Solutions – STTG 2024
At STTG AG, we are excited to share our alignment with the latest developments from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). As an early adopter of the TNFD framework, we are integrating nature-based solutions into our operations and reporting practices. With the TNFD marking the first anniversary of its recommendations in September 2024, these […]
Best Advantages of Grass-Fed Beef for Health and the Environment: A Deeper Look at STTG’s Sustainable Approach 2024
In recent years, global investment trends have shifted toward sustainability and impact-driven ventures. While healthy food and environmental practices remain essential, as an investor, the focus is on opportunities that drive positive change and deliver substantial returns. Grass-Fed Beef is a shining example within the broader nature-based solutions (NbS) landscape, offering not only health and […]
Agroforestry in the Gran Chaco: A Path to Sustainable Land Management and Economic Growth – STTG 2024
The Gran Chaco, South America’s second-largest forest after the Amazon, spans Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay, covering over 110 million hectares. This unique region holds immense ecological value, presenting an opportunity to align Paraguay’s thriving beef industry with sustainable land management practices. Agroforestry emerges as a powerful strategy to address environmental challenges while fostering a resilient […]
The Chaco Forest: How Paraguay’s Astonishing Political Stability Safeguards 2 Million Hectares of Land
The Paraguayan Chaco Forest, one of the largest remaining dry forests in the world, plays a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and mitigating climate change. This unique biome, which covers parts of Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil, has been under immense pressure due to deforestation, primarily driven by agriculture, cattle ranching, and fires. The Paraguayan […]
Regenerative Farming: Best Practices for Sustainable Agriculture 2024
Regenerative farming represents a fundamental shift in agricultural practices, focused on restoring ecosystems, enhancing soil health, and promoting biodiversity. At the forefront of this movement are companies like Swiss Trust Trading Group (STTG AG) and its subsidiary, Trust SA, which have committed to sustainable, regenerative cattle farming across South America. What is Regenerative Farming? Regenerative […]
STTG Becomes an Early Adopter of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
Swiss Trust Trading Group (STTG) is proud to announce that we have been accepted as an early adopter of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
