CO2counter

Effectively, by installing the offsetting option, customers can then choose to negate the carbon dioxide that goes into the atmosphere from the process of shipping their order. At the checkout, customers will see an option to offset the shipment. By selecting this box, the amount of carbon is automatically calculated and the offset fee is added to their shipping cost – usually well under a AUD$1.00.

The carbon measurement and offsetting is looking at the distribution or delivery of goods only. The CO2 from the actual product is not calculated. If you wish to include a factor for the product please contact chris@gaiapartnership.com to discuss.

The fee is used to invest in projects that prevent or remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. The Gaia Partnership has arrangements in place with Climate Friendly to purchase offsets in the Tasmanian Native Forest Protection Project. For details of the offsets please read more here.

The CO2counter methodology is in line with ISO14040 and other appropriate international standards. Specifically the calculation of the emissions from freight use Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs UK (Defra) GHG Conversion Factors. While this is UK based research the methodology is used around the world as a bases for calculation. This allow Gaia to calculate the carbon emissions in a consistent manner by using the following: The data available gives: A mode of transport A weight of the goods The distance travelled from pick up to destination

The measurement is looking at the distribution or delivery of goods to a single point. An allowance is made by weight, mode of transport and distance giving the amount of CO2_e generated by the movement of the finished product.

The CO2counter has been developed drawing on creditable independent research from around the world. The calculator is under constant review and is updated as verified data becomes available.