The Swedish fast-food chain Max's tree planting project in Uganda, aimed at carbon offsetting, has been linked to severe consequences for local farmers.

Reports have surfaced that the initiative, while intended to combat climate change and poverty, has instead led to hunger, children dropping out of school, and forced marriages due to economic hardships.

Despite planting nearly 3 million trees since 2008, the project has been criticized for not delivering the promised financial benefits to the families involved, leading some to resort to cutting down the trees to survive.

Max has responded to these allegations by stating they take the matter seriously and will ensure an investigation through Zeromission, the company selling them carbon credits.

However, discrepancies have emerged regarding Zeromission's awareness of the situation, with initial denials followed by admissions of receiving reports indicating issues with the project..