"At Offset the Rest our core objective is to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable and efficient practices and to encourage the offsetting of any unavoidable emissions. We believe that in order to address climate change people need to: firstly, understand their carbon footprints; secondly, put steps in place to reduce their emissions and thirdly, offset any unavoidable emissions, using quality carbon credits. Carbon offsets contribute to the growth of renewable energy projects worldwide in the interests of global sustainability. We prefer to invest in offsets generated by Gold StandardA certification standard for carbon offset projects. Initiated by WWF, SSN and Helio International, the Gold Standard for CDMClean Development Mechanism is a Kyoto Protocol mechanism under which projects set up in developing countries to reduce GHGs generate tradeable credits called CERs. The credits can be used by industrialised nations to help meet their Kyoto reduction targets. Find out more here. projects was launched in 2003 after wide-ranging stakeholder consultation among key actors of the carbon market as well as governments. For more information see here. projects as they are renowned for their premium quality and originate from projects that promote sustainable development benefits with proven environmental integrity.
We provide services for both individuals and businesses. Individuals can measure their carbon footprint using our online calculator and then purchase an appropriate amount of carbon credits to offset their emissions. For businesses, we offer carbon footprint measurement, footprint reduction advice and the ability to offset their emissions. We can also provide carbon neutralA voluntary mechanism where an activity, event, household, business or organisation is responsible for no net emissions of greenhouse gasesGreenhouse Gases in the earth's atmosphere absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. The Kyoto Protocol lists six major greenhouse gases, which vary in their relative warming effect. The six gases are: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), PFCs (perfluorocarbons) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). and can therefore be declared carbon neutral in that specific area. Carbon neutrality can be achieved by reducing emissions as far as possible (e.g. energy efficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. , purchasing renewable energy) and then purchasing offsets for any residual emissions in order to achieve zero net emissions. certification."