OffsetC
OffsetC is a mobile app that lets individuals offset the carbon emissions from their gasoline purchases with a simple tap. The app securely connects to a user's credit card via Plaid, identifies gas station transactions, calculates associated emissions using EPA and EIA data, and allows users to purchase verified carbon offsets through a curated portfolio of projects. It emphasizes transparency by showing its calculation methodology and the research behind its carbon projects.
- Clean Technology
- Commerce & Shopping
- Software Only
- Applications
- Financial Technology
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Many individuals want to take meaningful action on climate change but find it difficult to know what to do or whether their efforts actually make a difference. Calculating the carbon footprint of everyday activities, such as driving, is complex and opaque, and navigating the carbon credit market can be confusing and untrustworthy.
Solution
OffsetC provides a platform that makes climate action simple and transparent by focusing on gasoline emissions. The service identifies a user's gasoline purchases, estimates the emissions from that fuel, and offers a straightforward way to offset those emissions by supporting a portfolio of vetted carbon projects. These projects include initiatives like reforestation and capturing methane leaks from landfills. OffsetC differentiates itself by providing full transparency into its emissions calculations and the evaluation process for its carbon projects, allowing users to verify the impact of their contributions. The company's goal is to make it easier for individuals to understand the climate impact of everyday activities and take meaningful action when they choose to.
Target Audience
Environmentally conscious individual drivers who want a simple, transparent, and trustworthy way to offset the carbon emissions from their personal vehicle fuel purchases.
Features
- Automatic identification and categorization of gasoline purchases to calculate associated emissions
- A curated portfolio of vetted carbon projects, including reforestation and landfill methane capture
- Transparent methodology showing exactly how emissions are calculated and how projects are evaluated
- Publicly available underlying project research for users who want to verify impact
- Simple, user-friendly interface designed to connect everyday activities with meaningful climate action