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Currently, Carma uses Stripe for payment processing, which supports various payment methods including BACS Direct Debit
You can change or cancel your subscription by logging into your Carma account and managing your subscription settings here https://billing.carma.earth. For further assistance, you can contact customer services at customer.services@carma.earth .
Yes, Carma uses strong encryption to ensure your payment details are secure and private, similar to the security used by banks.
No. Business plan prices remain the same, but the number of trees or kelp planted may be adjusted to balance rising costs and sustainability commitments.
Yes, switching to annual billing saves you 5% compared to monthly payments. This option is available for both personal and business plans.
Carma offers both monthly and yearly subscription plans for individuals and businesses. Monthly plans range from £4.50 to £250. Flexible plans are also available, with prices adjusted based on the number of trees, kelp or Carbon Credits.
Carbon credits provide several benefits for businesses, the environment, and society:
Planting kelp offers a variety of environmental and economic benefits:
Planting a tree offers numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits, making it one of the most effective actions for sustainable development.
Planting a tree is a simple yet powerful way to contribute to a healthier planet and more sustainable future. For more information, you can contact us at customer.services@carma.earth.
Carma adheres to the Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) standards to calculate CO2 offset. Here’s how we ensure our calculations meet these rigorous standards:
1. Project Design:
2. Data Collection and Monitoring:
3. Carbon Sequestration Calculation:
4. Verification and Reporting:
5. Continuous Improvement:
By following these steps, Carma ensures that our CO2 offset calculations are accurate, transparent, and compliant with the Woodland Carbon Code standards. For more detailed information, you can contact us at customer.services@carma.earth.
Our verified partners use advanced technology, including on-the-ground monitoring and blockchain, to verify and monitor the impact of tree planting efforts. This ensures transparency and accountability, with data collected from the first day of planting. We also share monthly newsletters and annual impact statements with our subscribers.
Carma partners with verified organisations to plant and monitor trees. These partners employ local community members to ensure the trees are planted correctly and maintained. Continuous monitoring and the use of geospatial data help ensure long-term tree survival.
Subscribers can use the Carma Impact Hub to see detailed insights into their contributions, including the locations and species of trees or kelp planted. This dashboard provides transparency and accountability for your environmental impact.
Carma plants various tree species, including mangroves, which are effective at absorbing CO2. Currently, mangroves are being planted in Mteza Creek, Kenya, to stabilise the landscape and create valuable nurseries for local wildlife.
Via Carma you can purchase Carbon Credits or Impact Plans. All our projects help to absorb CO2, turning it into oxygen. This helps reduce the overall carbon footprint and fight climate change. Trees are planted both in the UK and overseas through partnerships with local organisations.
Carma's partners work closely with local communities and governments to address environmental and geopolitical risks. They ensure proper land rights, address degradation drivers, and provide education to local communities to protect and maintain the forests.
Carma works with verified partners who use advanced technology for monitoring and verification. This includes on-the-ground monitoring and the use of blockchain technology to track the planting process and ensure the trees' survival and growth. In the Uk we have woodland management plans and replace any trees that do not survive.
Yes, Carma is a certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We are actually the highest scoring company in our field.
With our latest impact hub, we give you the upmost transparent data on where your trees are being planted but also when they are planted.
With this dashboard, we're committed to providing you with real-time data on the location and status of your trees. However, it's essential to note that if your trees haven't been planted yet, their location won't appear on the dashboard, just the number of trees funded.
There will be a delay between purchase and planting and this is for the following reasons. Planting times vary based on season and location, with additional factors like sapling growth and weather impacting the process.
Our tree planting partners have a three step process:
We understand you want to showcase the impact of your contribution. Rest assured, every step we take aims to ensure accuracy, longevity, and the survival of your trees.
For more insights and answers to frequently asked questions about overseas trees, check out this blog post here.
Since the trees you purchased were gifted, they won't show up on your dashboard.
Instead, they'll appear on the recipient's dashboard. You can still see these orders in your account, but not in your dashboard. I apologise for any confusion.
This setup prevents double counting, ensuring accurate information about the number of trees planted and CO2 compensated.
The recipient received an email at the time of purchase with details on how to log into their account and view the trees on their dashboard.
Your trees have an almost immediate social impact as they create jobs here in the UK and overseas. For example here at Carma 100 trees create one workday. They also have a positive impact on people's mental health as trees have a calming effect and are linked to reduced stress levels.
In an environmental sense, depending on the species of tree, it can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years for a sapling to reach over 3ft tall. Forests are biodiversity hotspots, capable of attracting over 500 animal and plant species within their first 3 years.Young trees provide shade, which can help cool the surrounding area and reduce energy use for buildings. They also help control soil erosion and improve air quality by filtering dust and pollutants.
As trees grow larger, their impact becomes more significant. They absorb more carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, and release oxygen.
The number of trees you have funded will show up on your dashboard immediately and you can configure your dashboard using the settings tab to change the tiles on your dashboard.
However, in regard to seeing the location of your trees and species that will show up on your dashboard once the trees have been planted. To ensure maximum survival rates for trees in the UK they are only planted between October and March.
Overseas trees will show up on your dashboard quicker as they are planted all year round so they’re location and species information will be available earlier than UK trees unfortunately.
Depending on stock levels and the season will depend on when your trees location will show up on your dashboard, as if we have the stock we will be able to distribute the trees onto your dashboard quicker.
“High integrity, high impact" refers to Carma’s commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards while achieving significant positive outcomes for the environment and society.
Together, "high integrity, high impact" ensures that Carma not only achieves its environmental goals but does so in a way that is ethical, transparent, and beneficial to all stakeholders involved. For more information, you can contact us at customer.services@carma.earth.
Yes, Carma has a referral system. For more information on how to participate and benefit from this program, please contact us at customer.services@carma.earth
Yes, Carma offers comprehensive services including carbon accounting, carbon calculations, decarbonization plans, and consulting. These services help businesses measure their carbon footprint, develop strategies for reduction, and achieve their sustainability goals.
Carma's tree planting activities are structured into three phases:
Our projects are financially viable only with carbon finance, ensuring additionality. We strategically select and manage sites to prevent displacement of emissions, thus avoiding leakage. Our robust framework for land stewardship and legal protection safeguards forests against future deforestation, guaranteeing the permanence of carbon sequestration.
Carma uses blockchain technology to provide a fully integrated platform supporting field-level data collection, site planning, inventory management, and impact monitoring. This ensures transparency and traceability throughout the entire process. Additionally, remote sensing and satellite imagery are incorporated to monitor long-term growth and prevent illegalcoaching. This ensures transparency and traceability throughout the entire process. Additionally, remote sensing and satellite imagery are incorporated to monitor long-term growth and prevent illegal poaching.
Carma employs a detailed methodology to measure carbon absorption. We use mean data samples based on over 23 tree species we plant, represented on your impact dashboard. We continually improve our data collection and are engaging with the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) and Woodland Carbon code to obtain more detailed data sampling across our sites. This involves on-the-ground inventory lists, species counts, photo evidence, and aerial photos.
Carma works with verified partners to provide authentic and credible carbon offsets. These projects are meticulously monitored and verified to ensure they meet established standards, providing transparency and accountability for businesses looking to offset their carbon footprint.
Carbon credits are certificates representing the reduction or removal of one metric ton of CO2 from the atmosphere. Businesses can purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions, supporting projects that reduce or capture carbon, thereby meeting sustainability goals and demonstrating environmental responsibility. At Carma our preference is High Integrity, High impact nature based solution.
Carma offers gifting options that allow you to give the gift of environmental impact. By gifting a subscription, the recipient can contribute to tree planting and environmental restoration efforts, making it a meaningful and sustainable gift.
To give a gift, simply select "Gift" from either the website plans or the impact app, enter the recipient's email and a gift message, and checkout securely.
For any questions or assistance, please contact customer services at customer.services@carma.earth.
Businesses can choose from three subscription models based on their specific needs and the level of environmental impact they wish to achieve. Each plan can be customised to fit the company’s sustainability goals. For any more information, you can contact customer services at customer.services@carma.earth.
Participating in the Planet Positive Workforce program boosts employee engagement and satisfaction by involving them in meaningful sustainability projects. It also enhances the company’s public image and helps attract environmentally conscious customers and top talent.
The Planet Positive Workforce program is designed to empower businesses to engage and reward their employees while making a tangible difference for people and the planet. This program integrates nature-based solutions, including reforestation and biodiversity projects, to create real lasting impact.
The Carma Shopify app helps merchants enhance their online stores by making a positive social and environmental impact at checkout. It allows merchants or customers to plant trees or kelp with every purchase, providing employment to UK veterans and supporting communities in developing nations. For any more information, you can contact customer services at customer.services@carma.earth.
When your business signs up with Carma, you receive a marketing pack that includes information on the trees you plant, high-quality logos, images of planting sites, videos, and tree planting certificates. These materials can be used to share your positive impact through various channels.
Yes, our Impact Hub provides detailed information about our tree planting projects. This includes specifics on where the trees are planted, the types of trees used, the environmental benefits of each project, and the communities involved. The Impact Hub is designed to keep you informed about the positive impact of your contributions. You can access the Impact Hub through our website or the impact app for the latest updates and project details.
Yes, it is possible to make a one-off purchase of trees, including options for purchasing 1000 trees or more. This allows you to make a significant environmental impact with a single contribution. To arrange a one-off purchase, please visit our website, select the Tree Commerce option, or contact our support team at customer.services@carma.earth for assistance.
Our tree planting days take place in various locations across the UK, focusing on areas that need reforestation and environmental restoration. Specific locations are chosen based on environmental needs, community impact, and partnership opportunities. For detailed information about upcoming tree planting events and their locations, please visit our website or contact our support team at customer.services@carma.earth.
Yes, Carma offers flexible options, allowing you to add more trees or kelp to your plan to customise your social and environmental impact. This flexibility helps you align your contributions with your sustainability goals.
Yes, Carma offers different plans tailored to individuals and businesses, allowing for various levels of contributions and impact. Individual plans focus on personal tree planting, while business plans are designed for larger-scale contributions.
The Carma Impact Hub provides detailed insights into your social and environmental contributions, showcasing tree locations, species, and photos of planting sites. This tool enhances transparency and allows you to track your positive impact on society and the environment.
It's simple! Just send us an email at customer.services@carma.earth. One of our team members will respond to your query soon.
Carma is a company committed to making a positive difference in our world. We're all about making it easy and affordable for you to contribute to social and environmental improvements. We create jobs, plant trees, and even provide rewards to both businesses and individuals. Our offerings include organising tree-planting events, offering subscriptions that contribute to beneficial impacts, and promoting commerce that boosts both environmental and social wellbeing.
Choosing Carma means choosing a greener, more sustainable future. Here's why you should choose us:
With Carma, you're not just a customer, you're a part of a movement towards a greener, more sustainable future. Join us in making a difference and lets do good, together!
Remember, every small step contributes to a larger positive change. With Carma, you're not just reducing your environmental footprint, but you're also joining a community committed to preserving and protecting our planet.
Our tree planting partners keep their cost per treed down as they collect most seeds from nearby remnant forests. If they are required to supplement the seeds, they are purchased from local, trusted seed banks. Please note Eden not purchase seedlings; they grow seedlings in their nurseries to ensure quality and germination rates.
A large majority of the trees we plant are mangrove species, and at 3-5 years of age, this species begins to produce and drop its propagules, which can be used to give rise to a new tree. In the beginning, our partners collected resources from existing forests, and now they are producing an abundance of resources from their own forests.
When the need arises, they purchase seeds in bulk and at a low cost from local sources. Many of the trees we plant are mangroves that only grow along coastlines, creating "coastal forests," if you will. This provides the trees with an irrigation system that is largely self-sufficient and reduces the costs associated with irrigation.
All of our partners international employees are paid fair wages that have been transformational for their quality of life. Because our projects are in developing nations, this cost, combined with the speed and efficiency of the planting processes, allows our tree planting partner to plant a large volume of trees at a very low price.
Yes, we use stripe payments which is a Level 1 payment provider which complies fully with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).
Social Value FAQs
Carma supports various United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its initiatives and projects. Here are the primary SDGs that Carma.earth aligns with and the reasons why:
Yes, Carma organises tree planting events in the UK that you can join to directly contribute to afforestation and reforestation efforts. These events provide a hands-on way to make a positive impact on the environment. Our planting season is October to April, however we also have woodland management events available during the summer months.
In addition to employing veterans, Carma's tree planting efforts create jobs in developing nations, providing economic opportunities and enhancing local communities' sustainability.
Carma employs veterans, and through The Green Task Force we use Veterans to plant trees in the UK, providing them with meaningful employment and aiding in their transition to civilian life. Additionally, tree planting projects in developing nations help improve local communities' quality of life.