CO₂-Compensation

Each of us produces a certain amount of CO₂. The average CO₂ production in Germany is about 11 tons per person per year. To achieve an ecological equilibrium the average value must be reduced to about 2 tons of  CO₂ per Person per year!  At 2 tons per year the heating of the Earth's atmosphere could be kept at manageable level.

As individuals we can affect some sources of CO₂ production. For instance each of us is responsible for the CO₂ generated by food preparation, heating and travel. With care we can avoid unnecessary CO₂ production.  Avoidance must always have priority from an ecological point of view.

For things which are necessary or important, maybe a business or holiday trip, we have the possibility to reduce CO₂ production by "compensation".

CO₂-compensation means that a certain amount of CO₂, produced by a person or organization is offset by contributions to an environmental project which helps avoid CO₂ production elsewhere. The savings resulting from the project compensate the person or organization's CO₂ emissions, resulting in an overall reduction of CO₂.

For instance you can donate to our ecological protection project which promotes the building of energy efficient stoves.  The energy efficient stoves built result in less CO₂ being emitted into the atmosphere... forever!

How Much is 1 Ton of CO₂?

Each person in Germany emits about 11 tons of CO₂ every year.

A mid-sized car produces around a ton of CO₂ for every 6500km (that's about 4000 miles) travelled.

An economy-class return-flight between Munich and Kathmandu releases around 4 tons of CO₂ per person.

How Can I Work Out My Personal CO₂-Emissions?

CO₂-calculator of the German Federal Environment Office

Donating to Protect the Environment

With a donation of 15 Euro you can compensate 1 ton of CO₂ production. You can find further details in the pricelist.

Make a money transfer with the purpose "Klimaschutz" (climate protection) to our account:

Die Ofenmacher e.V.
Deutsche Skatbank
IBAN: DE88830654080004011740
BIC: GENODEF1SLR
Klimaschutz (x tons)

You will receive a donation receipt and a certification of climate protection.