How it works
1. Your (or your organization’s) everyday activities lead to Carbon Dioxide and other Green House Gas emissions. These emissions are released into the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. 2. You calculate your emissions and buy CarbonGuard Certified Carbon Offsets. 3. CarbonGuard funds projects that reduce the amount of Green House Gases in the atmosphere, effectively neutralizing your impact. Additionally, through the Social Sustainability Fund, Carbon Guard funds other efforts that empower communities in the developing nations. 4. The projects are verified and certified by third party groups using various standards such as the Kyoto Protocol’s CDM. Where does the money from my offset ...
For Businesses
Why do businesses offset their carbon emissions? Businesses recognize their role as leaders in society’s fight against climate change. Smart businesses take responsibility for their carbon emissions, and in the process they demonstrate their values to their customers, while silencing critics about their environmental impact. Carbon Emissions and the Law With the spread of carbon emissions laws in Europe and the inevitable passage of emissions laws in the United States, businesses are increasingly required to manage their carbon footprint to comply with regulations. Businesses need a carbon management plan – combining structural behavior changes (internal reductions) with external offsets, allows businesses to keep ...
Calculate and Offset your footprint
We use the CoolClimate Calculator, developed at UC Berkeley to help you determine your emissions. Using a high quality, third-party calculator helps keep our calculations transparent. You can use the tabs on the top of the calculator to calculate emissions from each activity. Please note your total carbon footprint and enter it below the calculator to buy your offsets. The calculator may take a moment to load. You will need the latest version of Flash for this to work correctly. Display your commitment proudly. Your offsets come with a certificate.
