CheckSammy Carbon Offset Marketplace

One metric tonne of carbon dioxide reduction results in the creation of one carbon credit through climate action projects. These credits are tradeble on the voluntary carbon market. Purchasing carbon credits to balance unavoidable emissions is referred to as ‘offsetting.

Yes. All selected carbon offsetting projects have been accredited by international recognized standards, such as The Gold Standard and Verra.

South Pole is a social enterprise recognised by the World Economic Forum’s Schwab Foundation, is today the world’s leading climate solutions provider and carbon project developer. Since its creation in 2006, it has developed nearly 1,000 projects in over 50 countries to reduce nearly 200 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions, and to provide social benefits to communities who are particularly vulnerable to climate change.

For all purchases, we accept Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express)

Yes. A certificate verifying the amount of CO2 you compensated will be issued once the payment process is complete. Your purchase is also confirmed via email.

Carbon offsetting gives businesses and individuals the opportunity to compensate for the emissions they cannot eliminate Offsetting helps businesses show their dedication to environmental responsibility while increasing customer retention and attracting in new customers.

The price of carbon credits is determined to a large extent by supply and demand. There are a number of additional factors that impact the price of carbon credits from different climate action projects, including: The value that specific projects deliver beyond carbon – for example, some projects empower women, or have direct positive impacts on people’s lives Varying implementation costs, depending on the size and location of a project Some types of technology required to run the project are more expensive than others Carbon pricing regulations

No. To prevent duplication, the credit is retired after a purchase has been made. The buyer is responsible for the carbon reduction.

Customers can calculate CO2 emissions thanks to the extensive, and trustworthy calculator options developed by our partners, SouthPole. The source, country, quantity, and unit value are some of the parameters that determine how each calculation is generated. The seven types of calculator options we have selected are: Energy, Freight Air, Freight Rail, Freight Road, Freight Sea, Mobility, and Waste.

The carbon offset marketplace and emissions calculator is available in Canada, Mexico and the United States.