How to offset your annual footprint
The global average footprint is about 4.7 tonnes per person. Offset your whole year in one step.
What drives the footprint
Offsetting your whole year is the simplest way to take responsibility for your total impact. The global average is about 4.7 tonnes per person, but in developed economies 8–16 tonnes is common once flights, driving, home energy and diet are included.
Measure once, reduce where you can, and retire credits for the balance — or set up a subscription so you stay covered automatically every year.
Three steps, start to certificate.
Average developed-economy individual: about 8.2 tCO₂e. Use our calculator for your exact number.
We recommend Mixed portfolio at $25/tonne for this use case — Verra VCS.
We buy the credits at wholesale, retire them on the public registry on your behalf, and email you a verifiable certificate.
Cut what you can before you offset.
Offsetting is for the emissions you can’t yet eliminate. A few practical ways to lower this footprint at source:
- →Cut the biggest levers first — fewer flights, less car travel, a plant-forward diet.
- →Improve home energy efficiency and switch to a green tariff.
- →Re-measure annually and offset the remainder.
Should I offset once or subscribe?
A subscription spreads the cost monthly and keeps you covered year after year automatically.
How do I calculate my annual footprint?
Use our calculator — four numbers (flights, driving, home energy, diet) give a directional annual estimate in tonnes.
Is offsetting a whole year worth it?
As a complement to cutting emissions, yes — it funds verified climate action for the footprint you can’t yet eliminate.