A Climate Contribution is the voluntary support of climate projects. It is documented with reference to a defined emissions volume, reporting period, and selected projects. The contribution complements the company's climate strategy but does not replace a greenhouse gas inventory or measures to avoid and reduce emissions.
Climate Contribution for Companies
Complement your greenhouse gas inventory with a documented Climate Contribution for remaining emissions. You support selected climate projects and receive transparent documentation of the allocation and supporting evidence. A Climate Contribution does not replace emissions accounting or the avoidance and reduction of your own emissions.
DOCUMENT YOUR CLIMATE CONTRIBUTION TRANSPARENTLY
A documented Climate Contribution in 3 steps.
A robust greenhouse gas inventory provides the starting point. On this basis, you prioritise avoidance and reduction and assign a voluntary Climate Contribution to remaining emissions.
Assess the greenhouse gas inventory
- Prepare a Corporate Carbon Footprint or review an existing inventory
- Document emission sources and the reporting boundary
- Prioritise avoidance and reduction
Select climate projects
- Compare Gold Standard-certified projects
- Define the contribution amount in relation to remaining emissions
- Review project and SDG contributions
Document the Climate Contribution
- Record the project allocation and supporting evidence
- Receive a certificate and Climate Contribution seal
- Communicate your engagement clearly and transparently
Implement a transparent Climate Contribution
We show you how to classify remaining emissions transparently and document a voluntary Climate Contribution.
Make a non-binding enquiryUN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Gold Standard-certified climate projects report contributions to sustainable development goals alongside their climate impact. The project-specific allocation shows which SDGs are addressed by the selected project.
Project-specific impact
The SDG contributions relate to the selected climate project and are not attributed generally to the supporting company.
Beyond climate action
Depending on the project, support may include clean energy, health, water, education, or local economic development.
Traceable allocation
Project information and reported SDG contributions provide a clear basis for documentation.
Clear communication
Communication describes the specific Climate Contribution, project, reporting period, and supporting evidence without making general claims about the company's own emissions.
GOLD STANDARD &
TRANSPARENT EVIDENCE
Gold Standard defines requirements for measuring, reporting, and verifying climate and sustainable development impacts. Certified projects and issued carbon credits are documented in the publicly accessible Impact Registry. The Climate Contribution is reported separately from the company's greenhouse gas inventory and does not replace reduction measures.
Enquire about a Climate ContributionExamples of Gold Standard-certified climate projects
The project selection combines documented climate impact with transparent contributions to sustainable development.
Sustainable Afforestation in Togo
The afforestation project in Togo combines climate action with sustainable development and improved livelihoods for local communities.
Safe Water Access in Rwanda
The rehabilitation of boreholes, together with hygiene and maintenance programmes, improves reliable access to safe water.
Why Climate Extender?
Connect your Climate Contribution transparently with emissions accounting and documentation.
A greenhouse gas inventory as the foundation
We support you in classifying emission sources and the reporting boundary based on ISO 14064-1 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
Personal advice
Frank Huschka supports you from the initial assessment through to suitable documentation of your Climate Contribution.
Avoidance and reduction first
A Climate Contribution complements your climate strategy. Measures to avoid and reduce operational emissions remain separate and take priority.
Make your Climate Contribution visible
The certificate documents the project reference, reporting period, and allocated emissions volume. The Climate Contribution seal makes your contribution visible; the supporting evidence provides transparency.
Traceable documentation
The project, reporting period, contribution amount, and available supporting evidence are presented so that the allocation remains clear.
Gold Standard projects
You support certified projects with publicly accessible project information and reported climate and SDG contributions.
The CO2 Footprint Calculator for Companies
The software for creating a climate footprint according to DIN EN ISO 14064-1 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG) Corporate Accounting Standard
Climate Start meets all requirements for the accounting system and determination of greenhouse gas relevant information according to DIN EN ISO 14064-1 & the Greenhouse Gas Protocol "A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard" for the calculation of a complete Corporate Carbon Footprint for Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
More Information...Personal initial consultation on Climate Contributions
Frank Huschka
Founder and TÜV NORD CERT Authorized Expert
If you have questions about emissions accounting, project selection, or documenting your Climate Contribution, please feel free to contact me.
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Tell us briefly which greenhouse gas inventory or emissions volume is already available and what requirements you have for project selection and supporting evidence. We will get back to you promptly.
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Questions and answers about Climate Contributions
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What is a Climate Contribution?
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Does a Climate Contribution make my company carbon neutral?
No. A Climate Contribution describes additional support outside the company's value chain. It does not mean that operational emissions are reduced to zero or that the company or its products are carbon neutral.
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What foundation is required for a Climate Contribution?
A traceable greenhouse gas inventory provides the foundation. It should identify at least the reporting period, reporting boundary, included emission sources, methods used, and calculated emissions volume.
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How is the Climate Contribution amount determined?
The contribution amount can be linked to the remaining emissions calculated for a defined reporting period. The reference basis, emissions volume, and allocation are documented transparently; the contribution is not deducted from the company's greenhouse gas inventory.
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How are climate projects selected?
The selection considers the project standard, project type, region, documented climate impact, reported SDG contributions, and available registry information. We agree the specific selection with you.
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What does Gold Standard mean?
Gold Standard defines requirements for measuring, reporting, and verifying climate and sustainable development impacts. Certified projects, issued carbon credits, and reported SDG contributions are documented in the Gold Standard Impact Registry.
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What supporting evidence do I receive?
The documentation may include project details, the reporting period, allocated emissions volume, available registry or retirement records, a certificate, and the Climate Contribution seal. The specific scope is defined in the offer.
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How can the Climate Contribution be communicated?
State which project you support, for which period, and with which reference. The certificate, seal, and supporting evidence help present the contribution clearly. Avoid general claims such as “carbon neutral” or “emissions-free”.
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What does a documented Climate Contribution cost?
The cost depends on the emissions volume, project selection, and desired scope of documentation. After a non-binding initial consultation, you will receive a tailored offer.