Client Case
PUR Projet
Integrating Remote Sensing into Nature-Based Solutions: A Pilot with PUR

CASE STUDY
PUR Projet is a certified B Corp, global leader in Nature-Based Solutions and the original Insetting organization. PUR Projet works with over 150 companies across 40 countries to regenerate ecosystems while empowering local communities to operate long-term socio-environmental projects including agroforestry, land preservation and sustainable agricultural practices.
Over the past years, PUR Project has developed an ever-increasing soil & vegetation CO2 sequestration offer, serving large corporate worldwide willing to fulfill their carbon-reduction commitments.
Industry
Agro-forestry
Clients
Large Corporations WW using raw material and/or willing to offset their C02
Location
France, Worldwide
No off-the-shelf solutions to tackle agroforestry with small parcels in tropical climates
During the early stages of the project it was clear that to satisfy PUR’s needs, multiple service providers would be needed: equipment providers, data scientists, remote sensing specialists, among others. Additionally, many of PUR’s parcels are located in tropical climates that are difficult to access. The deployment of drones was therefore conditioned not only by climate conditions, but also terrain.
An off-the shelf solution was not available and extensive market research was done to work with the most appropriate methodologies and professionals. The efficient management of the project was crucial during these early stages to ensure that the multiple parts worked together efficiently. The companies that helped fulfil this project included Skylab, Globhe, Linn Aerospace and Airbus.
Step by step approach to start create value with easier use cases, such as the detection of tree permanence
A tailored approach to the introduction of remote sensing, with a 3-phased project:
- Biomass estimation model with low-res satellite imagery
- Tree height model with drone imagery
- Hi-res biomass estimation model, deriving from drone and satellite data
In each step we were able to assess the opportunities, challenges and value added. This enables the creation of a tailored and adaptative strategy on remote sensing integration.
50 Ha monitored with satellite imagery
10 use cases tested
