Question 1

Why and how did you choose these projects?

Accepted Answer

When selecting projects, we refer to the opinion of climate experts. Our project mix was put together alongside experts who recommend these countries and ways of offsetting in order to achieve the greatest possible impact. In addition, we want to achieve eco-social progress through our projects besides 'just' offsetting CO₂. In our project countries Peru, Sierra Leone, Bangladesh and India this is exactly what we can achieve.

Question 2

Why are no local projects included in the mix?

Accepted Answer

A ton of CO₂ offset in Europe has the same effect on the climate as, for example, an offset ton in Peru or India. CO₂ does not know any boundaries. Regardless of this, 1€ contributed to CO₂ offsetting can have much more impact abroad.

Question 3

Are the projects certified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our projects in Peru are certified by VCS (with CCBA gold medals). BOKU Vienna certifies our project in Bangladesh. Our project in India is certified by the UN (UNFCCC). The well restoration project in Sierra Leone is certified by the Gold Standard.

Question 4

How do you divide contributions among projects?

Accepted Answer

Your contribution is split roughly evenly between our projects (Water, Forest, Energy). Together they offset your emissions.

Question 5

Can I choose which projects to support?

Accepted Answer

Currently there is no possibility to split your monthly contribution individually. The diversity of our project mix maximises ecological and eco-social impact.

Question 6

Why compensate — isn't reducing enough?

Accepted Answer

To limit the temperature rise to 1.5 °C, every person should emit no more than around 0.7 t CO₂/yr by 2100. Even with a vegan diet and no flying or driving, the average footprint is ~3.2 t — almost 5× too much. Reducing and offsetting the unavoidable rest is the only realistic path to net zero today.

Question 7

How do you validate the calculator?

Accepted Answer

Built by our life cycle analyst following the GHG Protocol. Whitepaper available on request at hello@teamclimate.com.

Question 8

How do you offset my exact emissions?

Accepted Answer

Your monthly contribution depends on your exact emissions, and we are legally liable to use it to make you climate neutral. Certificates are matched and independently reviewed.

Question 9

Shouldn't companies go climate neutral first?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and we work with companies that genuinely reduce. We turn down clients who don't fit our philosophy: calculate – reduce – compensate.

Question 10

What if my footprint changes?

Accepted Answer

Recalculate in your profile any time — your contribution adjusts.

Question 11

Is TeamClimate a charity?

Accepted Answer

No. Offsetting contributions are the purchase of emission reduction certificates from our projects.

Question 12

Is my monthly contribution a donation?

Accepted Answer

No — legally it's a purchase of certificates, not a donation.

Question 13

How is the contribution amount set?

Accepted Answer

Pre-assembled plans use the average footprint; if you calculate your own footprint, the amount matches your exact emissions.

Question 14

Where does my money go?

Accepted Answer

Your contribution funds your climate neutrality — from project monitoring to platform operations, fully audited.

Question 15

Do I get a monthly invoice?

Accepted Answer

Yes — available in your profile under settings.

Question 16

Can I pause my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Yes, any time in your profile under settings.

Question 17

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted Answer

PayPal, direct debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay and credit card.

Question 18

What does it mean to offset flights?

Accepted Answer

Carbon offsetting reduces the exact emissions caused by your flight via our certified projects — rainforest, wind and clean water.

Question 19

How are flight emissions calculated?

Accepted Answer

Using DEFRA data, including cabin class and altitude radiation factor.

Question 20

Are flight offset projects certified?

Accepted Answer

Yes — UNFCCC, BOKU Vienna and CCBA Standard certifications.

Question 21

How can I reduce my flight emissions?

Accepted Answer

Fly less, take direct flights, choose economy, and check whether your airline reduces fuel use.

Question 22

Why is there a 6.50€ minimum?

Accepted Answer

A smaller amount would understate short-haul impact. We over-offset to make up for it.

Question 23

Is my flight contribution a donation?

Accepted Answer

Legally it's a certificate purchase, not a donation.

Question 24

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted Answer

PayPal, direct debit and credit card.

Question 25

What is the Wild Impact Club?

Accepted Answer

A movement for people who want to actively protect biodiversity and restore nature via verified biodiversity credits.

Question 26

What is the project about?

Accepted Answer

Our first initiative supports Banco de Hábitat Bosque de Niebla — El Globo, a 340 ha cloud forest project in Támesis, Colombia, with legal protection for 30 years.

Question 27

Why does this matter?

Accepted Answer

80% of biodiversity loss is caused by habitat destruction. You help protect species like the Spectacled Bear and Yellow-eared Parrot.

Question 28

Why support biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

Biodiversity projects protect entire ecosystems and create economic opportunities through eco-tourism and sustainable industries.

Question 29

How is the project structured?

Accepted Answer

A 30-year project in Támesis, Colombia covering 340.11 ha. Managed by Terrasos and registered with Colombia's Ministry of Environment.

Question 30

How is it certified?

Accepted Answer

Registered with MADS, following Resolution 1051/2017 and the P4F Protocol for Voluntary Biodiversity Credits. Tracked via blockchain.

Year	Auditor	Scope	Result	Date
2025	Deloitte Austria	Finance & fund flows	Unqualified opinion	12 Mar 2026
2025	Verra (VCS)	Rainforest project Peru	Verified	28 Jan 2026
2025	Gold Standard	Water project Rwanda	Verified	07 Feb 2026
2023	Deloitte Austria	Finance & fund flows	Unqualified opinion	18 Mar 2025
2022	Deloitte Austria	Finance & fund flows	Unqualified opinion	22 Mar 2023

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