FAQs – Your Questions About Carbon Offsetting Answered
Welcome to the Coffset FAQs page, your go-to resource for clear, straightforward answers about carbon offsetting, reducing your carbon footprint, and how our platform works. Whether you’re new to the concept of carbon offsetting, want to learn how to calculate your emissions, or need help navigating our tools, you’ll find detailed information here to guide you.
Our FAQs cover everything from the basics of carbon footprint reduction to specifics about purchasing offsets through Coffset. We understand that every action counts in the fight against climate change, so we’re here to make offsetting easy, transparent, and accessible.
For deeper insights and educational content, be sure to visit our Carbon Learnin Center. To see the real-world impact of the projects we support, check out our Portfolio page. And when you’re ready to take action, use our Calculator Footprint Calculator to estimate your personal or business carbon emissions and find the best way to offset them.
Explore our FAQs to get started on your journey toward a more sustainable future with Coffset.
FAQs
Your questions answered: understand carbon offsets and our projects.
Answer: Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases your activities release into the atmosphere, usually measured in CO2 equivalents. It matters because these emissions contribute to global warming and climate change, which affect our health, weather, and ecosystems.
Answer: You can calculate your footprint using online calculators that consider your energy use, travel, diet, and lifestyle habits. Accurate calculations require honest input of your daily activities, and some tools factor in regional data for precision. Find our free carbon footprint calculator here.
Answer: Start by using energy-efficient appliances, reducing car trips, eating less meat, minimizing waste, and switching to renewable energy sources when possible. Small, consistent changes can make a big difference over time.
Answer: Carbon offsetting means funding projects that reduce or capture emissions elsewhere to balance out your own. It works like a “pollution balancing act,” helping to neutralize the carbon you can’t eliminate by supporting things like tree planting or clean energy.
Answer: The best offset programs are independently verified, transparent, and follow strict environmental standards. While some bad actors exist, reputable programs make a real impact by funding verified emission reduction projects. All our projects are Gold Standard, or Verra certified.
See our Impact Portfolio here.
Answer: Costs vary based on how much carbon you emit. On average, offsetting one tonne of CO2 costs between $10 to $30. An average person might need to offset several tonnes annually depending on their lifestyle and travel habits.
Answer: Yes! Many people offset flights because air travel produces high emissions. You can calculate the flight’s carbon impact and buy offsets to support projects that compensate for those emissions. Calculate your vacation’s emissions here.
Answer: Offsetting is a helpful tool but not a substitute for reducing emissions. It’s best used alongside efforts to cut your footprint by adopting sustainable habits.
Answer: A few myths include thinking offsetting lets you pollute freely, that all projects are scams, or that offsets don’t really help the planet. In reality, offsets are part of a broader climate strategy and are effective when done right.