Carbon footprint accounting and support for climate action projects
Calculate emissions. Support climate action projects. Document transparently.
Would you like to learn more about the emissions associated with your promotional product order? That's exactly what our optional service is designed for.
For selected products and orders, defined emission components can be calculated using a model-based methodology. The calculation is carried out for the stated calculation scope and is documented transparently.
In addition, you have the option of making a voluntary financial contribution, via our partner natureOffice, to support a climate action project of your choice.
This project contribution is independent of the emissions calculation and does not alter the calculated emissions associated with your order.
You will receive transparent documentation including the calculation scope applied, the order-specific information, and an individual tracking ID.
Model-based calculation
for defined elements of your order
Voluntary financial contribution
optional via natureOffice
Transparent documentation
with an individual tracking ID
How the service works
From order to documentation
1. Provide your product details
Tell us the product you require, the order quantity, and your preferred branding method.
2. Calculate emission components
Depending on the data available, the calculation may take into account factors such as materials, product weight, country of manufacture, transport routes, and the branding method.
The model-based calculation is carried out using nature.io, the platform provided by natureOffice.
3. Support a climate action project
If you wish, you can also make a voluntary financial contribution to support a selected climate action project.
4. Review the results
The emissions calculation and the associated project allocation are documented. The available information can be accessed using your individual tracking ID.
What is natureOffice's role?
Calculation, project allocation and documentation
mbw® compiles the available product and order data. natureOffice supports the model-based calculation of defined emission components and provides the nature.io platform used for this purpose.
If you also choose to make a voluntary financial contribution to support a climate action project, the contribution is allocated to the selected project via natureOffice.
Using the individual tracking ID, you can access information on the calculation, the calculation scope applied and the selected project, depending on the agreed service scope.
What is taken into account?
Tailored to your order
Which data is included in the calculation depends on the product and the information available.
Depending on the order, the calculation may take into account factors such as:
- Materials and product weight
- Manufacturing process and country of production
- Transport routes
- Branding method
- Order quantity
The calculation scope is defined in advance and documented accordingly.
The calculation relates solely to the agreed scope. It does not automatically represent the product's full life cycle.
Important information
Keep emissions calculation and project support separate
The financial contribution to support a climate action project is made outside the value chain of the ordered product.
It does not change the emissions generated during the product's manufacture, branding or transport. Consequently, this service does not make the product or the order climate neutral or carbon neutral.
The tracking ID is provided solely for documentation purposes. It is not an environmental label, certification or quality mark.
How to communicate the service
"Defined emission components for this order have been calculated using a model-based methodology. In addition, a voluntary financial contribution has been made to support a selected climate action project. Further information is available via the associated tracking ID."
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Carbon Footprint Accounting and Support for Climate Action Projects
What exactly is calculated as part of this service?
Defined emission components are calculated for the agreed scope of a specific order. The product, manufacturing and logistics data included in the calculation depends on the item concerned and the information available.
What is natureOffice's role?
natureOffice supports mbw® with the model-based calculation and documentation via the nature.io platform. If requested, a voluntary financial contribution to support a selected climate action project can also be made through natureOffice.
Does this make the product climate neutral?
No. Neither the emissions calculation nor a voluntary financial contribution to support an external climate action project makes the product or the order climate neutral.
Is the product's entire life cycle included in the calculation?
Not automatically. The calculation relates solely to the scope agreed and documented for the specific order.
What does supporting a climate action project mean?
A voluntary financial contribution is made via natureOffice to support a selected climate action project. The project is outside the value chain of the ordered product.
What is the tracking ID?
Using the tracking ID, you can access the information available for your specific order, including details of the emissions calculation and the selected climate action project.
Is the tracking ID an environmental label?
No. It is provided solely for documentation purposes and does not certify or confirm any particular environmental performance of the product.
Can this service be used for every promotional product?
This depends on the product and the information available. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis for each order.