What is Clear Eco All About?
Clear Eco is on a mission – making it super easy for everyone to take real action on climate change. This isn’t just talk; Clear is a Certified B Corporation, proudly holding one of the highest environmental impact scores worldwide. Since 2021, Clear has been a Certified B Corp, and in 2022, it was recognized as one of the Best for the World™ B Corps in the Environment category. What does that mean? Well, to be #BestForTheWorld, a B Corp must score in the top 5% globally in at least one of five impact areas. Clear nailed it for environmental impact, scoring an impressive 90.5 in its 2025 recertification – way above the 80 needed to become a B Corp, and far beyond the 50.9 median for non-B Corp companies.
Main Benefits of Clear Eco’s Approach
Clear Eco isn’t just about good intentions; it’s about delivering measurable, trustworthy results. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight why Clear stands out:
- Certified B Corporation with a top 5% global environmental impact score (97.7 B Corp score)
- Carbon offset calculators updated annually with the most accurate emissions factors
- Quality Assurance Standard (QAS) certified every year since 2011 – the gold standard for carbon offsetting
- Only carbon offset provider offering offsets for unique sources like internet use and skydiving
- Uses Certified Emission Reduction certificates (CERs) from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), ensuring top-grade carbon offsets
- Flat fee per tonne of carbon offset, including all QAS checks and balances
- Free downloadable Carbon Audit Tool available globally, updated yearly
How Does Carbon Offsetting Actually Work?
Carbon offsetting might sound complicated, but it boils down to three simple steps: measure, reduce, and offset. First, you measure your carbon footprint – that’s the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions you’re responsible for. Then, you do your best to reduce those emissions. But let’s be honest, some emissions are unavoidable. That’s where carbon offsetting comes in. By purchasing carbon offsets, you fund projects that reduce emissions elsewhere – like swapping out coal-fired power plants for wind turbines. Clear makes sure every offset is legit, meeting the strict Quality Assurance Standard for Carbon Offsetting (QAS). So, you can be confident your offset is actually making a difference.
What Makes Clear’s Carbon Offsets Stand Out?
Not all carbon offsets are created equal. Some providers cut corners, but Clear sticks to the highest standards. Their offsets are:
- QAS-certified, ensuring every kilogram of carbon offset is real and verified
- Retired within one year of purchase, so no double counting
- Transparent in pricing and methodology, with clear info on climate change and carbon reduction
- Inclusive of often-missed emissions sources, like fuel extraction and non-CO2 greenhouse gases
Plus, Clear’s calculators and carbon audit tools are updated yearly with the latest emissions factors, keeping everything accurate and trustworthy.
Understanding the Quality Assurance Standard (QAS)
The Quality Assurance Standard for Carbon Offsetting (QAS) is the toughest benchmark out there for voluntary carbon offsets. Since 2011, it’s been setting the bar for accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Clear is the only carbon offset provider to have achieved QAS certification for all its products, with audits every year – including the most recent in 2024 and scheduled again for 2025. This means Clear’s customers can offset their emissions with complete confidence, knowing the offsets meet the highest global standards.
Clear Eco’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – supporting renewable energy projects
- SDG 13: Climate Action – enabling effective carbon footprint reduction and offsetting
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – promoting accurate emissions calculation and reduction
- SDG 15: Life on Land – protecting ecosystems through high-quality offset projects
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – collaborating globally to tackle climate change
Clear Eco’s Forward-Thinking and Flexibility
Clear isn’t stuck in the past. It’s a flexible, forward-thinking organization that listens to its community. For example, some of its innovative products, like carbon offsets for skydiving, came directly from ideas shared by people they work with. This openness to new ideas keeps Clear relevant and responsive to emerging needs in the environmental consultancy space. Plus, with minimized overheads and all profits reinvested back into the company, Clear stays efficient and focused on its mission to make climate action accessible and effective for everyone.
