Solutions For Small Businesses
Carbon emissions are a big deal even for small businesses. A typical office-based business can generate 1 – 6 metric tons of carbon emissions per employee per year. Top sources of emissions include air travel, commuting, heating, electricity and waste disposal. Given the large number of small businesses, that adds-up to a major driver of climate change.
Many small businesses want to be more sustainable, but they don’t have the time or budget to hire an army of consultants. That’s where terrapass comes in. We make carbon footprinting and reduction accessible to everyone. Our online tools and products help small businesses take the same steps as major corporations:
Measure: The terrapass Carbon Footprint Calculator can estimate carbon emissions based on a small amount of business information
Reduce: Our Blogs offer numerous recommendations on opportunities for improvement
Balance: Terrapass Carbon Offset Products reduce carbon footprint by funding projects that destroy emissions
Market: Our Partner Page recognizes businesses who take climate action and our Badge Program helps businesses promote their accomplishments to customers and other stakeholders
Or, an easier option is our Balanced Business Plan, a one-step solution for carbon footprint reduction based on the number of employees in your business.
Offices and Carbon Emissions, A Climate Smart Industry Brief, Climate Smart Business, Inc., 2013
Why Terrapass?
We Adopt the Highest Standards
100% of our projects are certified by the industry’s top independent 3rd party verifiers including Verified Carbon Standard, Gold Standard, American Carbon Registry or the Climate Action Reserve.
Our Carbon Credits are Verified Every Step of the Way
An accredited and independent accounting firm verifies that we are realizing the exact number of emissions reductions.
We Complete Rigorous Assurance Processes
Every year, we complete Green-e(R) Climate Certification, industry leading 3rd party assurance that carbon credit purchases meet the most rigorous standards for quality.
Take the First Step.
Start small. Be conscious of the impact your actions have on the environment and figure out what you can do to lessen the blow. Calculate, conserve, and offset.
Your Purchase Supports These Projects
Terrapass carbon credits fund projects like forestry, landfill gas capture, and industrial emission reduction to help reduce global carbon emissions.
- Mexico Forest Project Protocol
Restauración Forestal X-pichil
This project combats CO2 emissions by promoting forest growth and earning carbon credits, involving local communities in protection and restoration, funded by credit sales for socio-economic improvements.
- Renewable Energy
Akinci Hydroelectric Power Plant
The project provides renewable electricity to the Turkish power grid using a run-of-river hydro power scheme on the Kelkit River, generating approximately 439,360 MWh annually and reducing emissions by 225,831 tonnes CO2e.
- Forest Carbon
Massachusetts Tri-City Forestry Project
The project enhances carbon dioxide reduction by promoting forest conservation and sustainable management in Westfield, Holyoke, and West Springfield, Massachusetts, to protect water resources and ensure environmental benefits.
FAQ
Terrapass only supports carbon reduction projects with high-integrity environmental impact and operations. We work hard to adopt leading trends and contribute new advancements as the industry rapidly evolves.
