At hampers.com, we're always striving to do our very best for the planet. We're incredibly proud to have been accredited with certified 100% Carbon Neutral status, ensuring that our gifts are environmentally responsible.
Becoming carbon neutral is one of our biggest achievements yet, and we're delighted to reassure you that every single gift sent with us comes with that important promise.
How is hampers.com carbon neutral?
We undertook a rigorous assessment with Carbon Footprint, who measured our annual carbon production. This was a 360 degree review, including the carbon generated by getting our packaging and hamper components to us, our warehouse and office facilities, and delivery to our consumers. The assessment was QAS (Quality Assurance Scheme) approved.
QAS is a Not For Profit organisation, whose objective is to bring the highest levels of confidence to businesses and individuals that the carbon emissions calculation methodology is independently verified. They also ensure that carbon offsetting projects meet the highest standards available in the industry and that carbon retirement is done in an open and timely manner.
How do we offset our carbon footprint?
Once we received the result of the assessment, we could see a breakdown of how our carbon footprint is generated. Then, we were able to carefully select and approve projects to offset it.
Carbon offsetting projects not only help to combat climate change, they also provide much needed employment, improve health, promote biodiversity and empower communities.
We were keen to select projects which help to care for people and the planet.
Which projects are being supported?
Our carbon is being offset across three wonderful projects:
Reforestation of Degraded Land by MTPL in India
This ambitious project involves planting trees to soak up carbon from the air, breathing new life into land that has suffered deforestation. Across seven Indian districts in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, thousands of hectares of degraded land are being restored, enabling the natural ecosystem to thrive once more.
Planting trees helps to fertilise the soil and protect against erosion. Healthy soil and stable land means that local farmers are able to grow enough produce to sell at market, and consequently provide for their families.
The project also ensures that farmers receive fair pay for selling their goods at market and provides opportunities for communities to enter new farming industries. Through doing so, the project empowers local people with the knowledge and resources to build profitable and sustainable plantations.
Brascarbon Methane Recovery Project BCA-BRA-16 in Brazil
In the heart of Mato Grosso do Sul state in central Brazil, agricultural operations related to animal farming are on the rise to meet global food demand. However, traditional methods of managing animal waste pose significant environmental challenges.
Before the implementation of the Brascarbon project, animal manure and urine was collected in open lagoons where it underwent anaerobic decomposition, releasing methane – a potent greenhouse gas.
The Brascarbon project addresses these challenges by implementing a new system for managing animal waste. This involves constructing covered in-ground anaerobic reactors, or digesters, to process the organic material from the wastewater lagoons.
Instead of allowing the waste to decompose and emit methane, the digesters capture the methane produced and convert it into biogas. This biogas can then be used as a renewable energy source, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. By capturing and flaring methane, the project further reduces its environmental footprint by reducing operational carbon emissions.
Renewable Solar Power Project in India
Spread across multiple sites in India, including Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, this project taps into the suns energy to produce clean, renewable electricity.
Developed by Adani Green Energy Limited, these solar projects are leading the charge towards a more sustainable future.
Over the first decade of its operation, this project will replace approximately 1,553,021 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year. By displacing 1,639,080 megawatt-hours of electricity generated by fossil fuel-based power plants, the project is making a significant impact on combating climate change.
This shift towards renewable energy sources not only benefits the environment but also creates a cleaner, healthier future for communities across India.