Rwanda : TotalEnergies Joins Forces with DelAgua to Bring Clean Cooking into 200,000 Households

Core Viewpoint - TotalEnergies has partnered with DelAgua to distribute improved cookstoves to 200,000 households in Rwanda, aiming to provide clean cooking solutions to over 800,000 people by 2030, aligning with Rwanda's clean cooking ambitions and TotalEnergies' sustainability goals [1][2][5]. Summary by Relevant Sections Partnership and Initiative - TotalEnergies and DelAgua will distribute 200,000 high-performance cookstoves within one year, benefiting over 800,000 Rwandans in rural areas [2]. - The initiative aims to reduce harmful smoke emissions by 81% and wood consumption by 71% compared to traditional cooking methods [2]. Environmental Impact - The project is expected to prevent the emission of over 2.5 million tons of CO2 equivalent over the next ten years [2]. - Universal access to clean cooking solutions could save up to 1.5 billion tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030, with 900 million tons in Africa alone [6]. Health and Social Benefits - Clean cooking solutions will improve air quality, reducing the risk of respiratory complications and cardiovascular diseases [6]. - The initiative aims to reduce gender inequality by facilitating access to education and employment for women, saving significant time otherwise spent collecting wood for cooking [6]. Carbon Credits - The carbon credits generated from this project will be acquired by TotalEnergies and certified by VERRA, pending approval under the Paris Agreement [3][4].