Description
Project Name: Man&Man Ghana
Project Owner: Man&Man
Standard: Gold Standard
Project ID: 1385
In Ghana, where deforestation and charcoal consumption threaten both the environment and household well-being, Man & Man Enterprise (M&M) is sparking a change. Founded in 2007 by social entrepreneur Michael Yaw Agyei, M&M’s mission is to slash woodfuel use, curb deforestation, and reduce CO2 emissions by distributing high-efficiency cookstoves to vulnerable households.
Traditional cooking methods in Ghana rely on inefficient charcoal stoves that devour scarce wood resources and release toxic smoke, contributing to deforestation and serious health issues like respiratory diseases. M&M’s improved cookstoves halve fuelwood consumption, saving time, money, and natural resources while producing far less harmful smoke. This transformation enhances well-being, particularly for women and children, creating safer, healthier homes and empowering families to thrive.
M&M’s impact goes beyond the kitchen. By reducing household spending on charcoal, these cookstoves free up budgets for education, nutrition, and other essentials, uplifting over 150,000 families. Locally manufactured in Kumasi, the program’s factory employs 175 staff (technicians, marketing and distribution) and produces up to 30,000 stoves per month. Through training and capacity development, M&M is fostering skills and economic opportunity across Ghana.
M&M is a powerhouse in sustainability, running five carbon programs. By replacing wasteful stoves with efficient models, the program slows deforestation—a major issue across Africa—and aligns with global climate goals. Every cookstove installed is a step toward preserving Ghana’s forests and building a cleaner, more sustainable planet.
