What are carbon credits?
Carbon credits are a way for businesses to offset a portion of their carbon emissions. One carbon credit represents a specific amount of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) that has been removed from or prevented from entering the atmosphere through environmental projects.
How do carbon offset credits work?
Businesses purchase carbon credits to compensate for emissions they cannot currently avoid. The money is used to support projects that help reduce or remove carbon emissions, such as tree planting, renewable energy projects, or habitat restoration.
Why do businesses buy carbon credits?
Businesses buy carbon credits to support their sustainability goals, demonstrate environmental responsibility, and compensate for emissions that are difficult to eliminate through operational changes alone.
How does eTrees work?
eTrees makes carbon offsetting simple for businesses. Businesses purchase carbon credits through our platform, and we fund tree planting projects through our trusted planting partners. In return, businesses receive certification showing the amount of CO2e they have offset.
Do I need a contract?
No. eTrees operates on a simple, pay-as-you-go basis, allowing businesses to purchase carbon credits when it suits them without being tied into long-term agreements.
How many trees do I need to offset my emissions?
The number of trees required depends on the amount of CO₂e you wish to offset. eTrees can help businesses purchase the appropriate number of carbon credits based on their goals.
How much carbon does a tree absorb?
The amount varies depending on the species, location, climate, and age of the tree. Trees absorb carbon over their lifetime, making tree planting an important long-term environmental solution.
Can small businesses buy carbon credits?
Absolutely. Carbon offsetting is not just for large corporations. eTrees is designed to make carbon offsetting accessible and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.
What do I receive when I purchase carbon credits through eTrees?
Businesses receive a certificate showing the amount of CO2e they have offset. This certificate can be used to support sustainability reporting, ESG initiatives, and environmental communications.
Alternatively, funeral directors can offer their families our ‘plant in memory’ certificate. Just enter in the name of the deceased and the certificate will be digitally sent to your inbox.
Can I use my certificate in my marketing?
Yes. Many businesses use their eTrees certificate to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and communicate their environmental efforts to customers and stakeholders.
Why Choose eTrees?
At eTrees, our role is to make tree planting and carbon offsetting simple and accessible for businesses. Rather than businesses having to navigate large contracts, bulk commitments, or complex onboarding processes directly with major planting organisations, we provide an easy-to-use platform that allows companies to support verified tree planting projects without the usual hassle.
Through our planting partner’s verified portal, we’re able to select and support a range of trusted environmental projects, ensuring that the trees purchased through eTrees are planted through reputable and accountable initiatives. These projects also align with 10 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting not only environmental restoration, but also positive social and economic impact within local communities.
