Each metric tonne of C02 that is removed from the atmosphere by an an offset certificate, is enough to fill up 500 fire extinguishers, or 8 swimming pools, and have the same weight as 400 bricks.
For a one-person household, this means offsetting 12 metric tonnes of CO₂-e per year, which is no small amount. To put this into perspective it is estimated that this much CO₂ equals the amount of gas contained in about 6,000 standard fire extinguishers. It also weighs as much as approximately 4,800 standard bricks, with each brick weighing around 2.5–3 kg.
You can also pay monthly with a Carbon Neutral Subscription, you will and receive a one tonne offset certificate every month. This allows you to go carbon neutral based on EPA estimates of 12 tonnes per year for an average person living in a modern economy.
Carbon reduction projects are buying the world time to make the transition to low carbon economies.
Verified carbon reduction projects produce Carbon Offset Certificates which are recorded in International Carbon Registries.
They finance activities which remove and reduce greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere.
They are rigorously scrutinized through an international monitoring and verification process.
Carbon Offset Certificates for verified projects are issued by the Verra, Gold or CDM Registry administered by the United Nations Secretariat. Verified projects earn Certified Emission Reduction units equivalent to one tonne of CO2-e and each has a unique serial number recorded in the UN Registry and displayed on the certificate. Carbon offset certificates finance certified projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere in other parts of the world and are rigorously scrutinized through an international monitoring and verification process. Each certificate represents one metric tonne of C02.
Certificates support a range of projects that include wind, solar, hydro, biomass energy recovery, geothermal and GHG abatement. They not only reduce emissions but also drive sustainable development and improved living conditions.
The Climate Change Institute is committed to finding solutions by supporting UN carbon reduction projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions whilst supporting sustainable development and providing resources to help individuals and organizations take action to lower their carbon footprint.
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