As a modern, multichannel company, our online shop is at the heart of our business model. At the same time, we take on responsibility for climate protection. This is why we have set ourselves the goal of delivering orders in a CO₂-neutral manner.
At present, CO₂ emissions from shipping are not yet fully avoidable. However, to make a positive contribution to the environment, we offset these emissions by investing in certified climate protection projects. In parallel, we are continuously working to make our delivery processes as climate-friendly as possible.
Why do we offset CO₂ emissions?
Offsetting CO₂ emissions does not replace the reduction of avoidable emissions, but rather complements it. We use our resources with care and balance unavoidable emissions through investments in climate protection projects. These projects make a valuable contribution to environmental protection and would be much less effective without such support.
Which emissions do we offset?
We offset the following CO₂ emissions from shipping online shop orders:
✔ CO₂ emissions from shipping your order from our logistics center to you.
✔ CO₂ emissions from sending a return back to us.
Which climate protection projects do we support?
To offset our shipping emissions, we support climate protection projects that benefit both the environment and local communities. Together with our partner First Climate, we support:
🌿 “KlimaKombi+” – Forest conservation in the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve (Indonesia) & support for the Bergwaldprojekt in Germany – This combined project links international forest conservation with local engagement. In the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve in Indonesia, a REDD+ project is preventing the conversion of rainforest areas, thereby permanently protecting a species-rich ecosystem. In addition, support is being provided to the Bergwaldprojekt e.V. in Germany, which is actively committed to the preservation and maintenance of native forests, including in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve.
Technology: REDD+ (avoidance of deforestation), forest protection, and biotope maintenance
Standard: VCS & CCB – The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) is an internationally recognized standard for the validation and verification of voluntary emission reductions. It ensures that emission reductions are real, measurable, permanent, additional, and verified by independent third parties.
The Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standard (CCB) additionally assesses the positive impacts of forestry projects on the climate, local communities, and biodiversity.
The combination of both standards ensures that climate protection as well as social and ecological added value are comprehensively taken into account.
🌍 “Clean drinking water for schools” in Nigeria & Kenya – This project gives students and teachers access to safely treated drinking water. The use of water filters eliminates the need to boil water over firewood, reducing CO₂ emissions and conserving local forest resources.
Technology: Water treatment (drinking water filters for educational institutions)
Standard: Gold Standard – The Gold Standard ensures that emission reductions are real, measurable, additional, and permanent. In addition to CO₂ reduction, additional ecological, social, and economic benefits are also evaluated. The projects demonstrably contribute to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and are regularly reviewed by independent third parties.
The Gold Standard is considered one of the world's most stringent quality standards for voluntary climate protection projects and was co-developed by the WWF, among others.
🌱 “Biogas plants in Kerala” in India – This project promotes the installation of small biogas plants in private households. Organic waste and animal residues are used to produce biogas, which replaces fossil fuels and unsustainable biomass. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions while improving air quality and local living conditions.
Technology: Biogas plants (renewable energy from organic residues)
Standard: Gold Standard – The Gold Standard guarantees that emission reductions are real, measurable, additional, and permanent. In addition, positive contributions to sustainable development, health, and quality of life are systematically recorded and verified. The projects are regularly validated and verified by independent auditors.
By combining climate protection and sustainable development, the project makes a measurable contribution to reducing emissions and improving social infrastructure.