We believe that carbon offsetting should never be used as a way to rationalize or perpetuate unsustainable practices. It should only be considered as an option after first calculating and starting to reduce your carbon footprint.
To account for potential calculation errors, the carbon footprint is offset by a factor of 200% as a standard.
The carbon offsetting occurs in a portfolio of climate projects that have been chosen to maximize the climate benefit for the lowest possible cost and risk. Furthermore, we make sure that our projects contribute in tangible ways to a region’s social improvement.
Offsetting using a portfolio of projects means the risk will be spread out. This is much more secure than if you as an individual were to select a single project. This is the same logic as, for example, taking on less risk by investing in a mutual fund instead of buying a single stock.
The climate projects are certified by the UN and carry the Gold Standard quality label (supported by WWF and similar organizations). This means the projects have been subject to the toughest auditing requirements regarding verifiable climate benefit and social improvement.