Thanks to the technology behind the Shopify platform that powers our online store, we and other businesses have removed thousands of tons of carbon from the atmosphere and provided carbon neutral shipping for over ten million orders.
Here’s how it works: For every order we receive, we use a formula to calculate an estimate of the greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Based on that estimate, a portion of our revenue goes to carbon removal companies, verified by scientists at Carbon Direct . They use that money to remove the amount of carbon dioxide produced by our shipments. Any additional funds go toward further developing carbon removal technologies.
Meet some of the companies that are working to remove emissions from transportation
Heirloom
Heirloom’s Direct Air Capture Technology improves the coal mineralization process. Heirloom’s technology accelerates the rate at which naturally occurring minerals capture CO₂, rather than using energy-intensive fans to draw in air.
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Remora
Remora captures CO₂ from a semi’s exhaust pipes while it’s in motion, and the CO₂ is designed for long-term storage.
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Charm
Charm captures CO₂ using plant waste, converts it into a stable, carbon-rich liquid, and stores it safely deep underground – away from wildfires and soil erosion.
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