Benefits

What is Carbon Offsetting and how does it work? 

Simply put, offsetting is a way to compensate for your emissions (individual or corporate) by funding an equivalent CO2 saving elsewhere. We purchase accredited Carbon Offsets and assign them to our registered customers’ associated funerals. Your affiliated projects are traceable so that you can track their performance. Carbon offsetting projects include renewable energy schemes (e.g., wind, solar or hydro power plants), carbon capture and afforestation programmes. These projects are verified and accredited by the world’s leading carbon registries such as the Gold Standard (WWF), Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the United Nations.

Planting a tree to absorb emissions

In addition to offsetting the carbon emissions we also arrange for tree planting in the UK. Our UK planting partner is Forest Carbon with locations across Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland. They are certified by the Woodland Carbon Code – which is supported by the UK government and internationally recognised by ICROA. Planting the ‘right tree in the right place’ is required though adherence to the Forestry Commission standards.