Quality over quantity
Since 2009, FairClimateFund has been committed to fair climate action. We want to demonstrate that the carbon market can benefit those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change in a fair and effective way. Those with the largest carbon footprint invest in carbon reduction projects with a significant social impact.
FairClimateFund is a social enterprise and therefore not for profit.
Direct impact on households
The CO2 reduction achieved by purchasing a carbon credit is the basis. In addition, you can make a significant additional impact. Choose projects that accelerate the energy transition and enable women to cook safely and cleanly.
Transparency regarding costs
The cost of a carbon credit can vary enormously. Naturally, you want to understand why one carbon credit is more expensive than another. FairClimateFund is transparent about this, demonstrating that social impact cannot be achieved at rock-bottom prices.
According to the highest standards
FairClimateFund's climate projects meet the highest quality standards in terms of people and climate. Our projects are the only ones worldwide that are based on Fairtrade principles, such as a fair price and an additional Fairtrade premium for climate adaptation activities.
Carbon credit projects with the highest integrity
By purchasing carbon credits, you have an important means of combating climate change. A carbon credit always represents a measurable and verified reduction in CO2 emissions. In addition, your investment, for example in clean cooking projects, contributes to the transition to clean and safe cooking methods. This gives households that cannot afford it themselves access to sustainable energy.
Why does FairClimateFund choose clean cooking projects?
You’re losing sight of the big picture, but with clean cooking projects, you make an immediate impact on households. Not landowners who can earn money from planting trees, but women who can cook in a cleaner and safer way. Below, we explain the social benefits of clean cooking projects for women in detail once again:
- Better health
Reduces air pollution in the home, thereby reducing respiratory diseases, heart problems and premature mortality. Women and children, who often spend time in the kitchen, are particularly less at risk of health problems.
- Reducing CO2 emissions
Contributes to the fight against climate change by reducing CO2 and black carbon emissions. It also reduces deforestation and helps preserve forests, as less wood and charcoal are needed.
- Economic benefits
Lower costs in the long term, as less fuel is required. Sustainable pellets and biogas are also significantly cheaper alternatives to charcoal. Stimulating new markets and employment in the clean energy and sustainable technologies sector.
- Time savings and convenience
People, especially women and children, spend less time collecting firewood, giving them more time for work or school. Modern cooking appliances are also more efficient and faster than traditional open fires.
- Improving quality of life
Safer cooking without smoke or the risk of burns from open flames. Less strain on natural resources, enabling communities to live more sustainably.
- Contributing to the SDGs
