Our Team.
Our journey at Whole Earth Offsets began within the hallowed halls of Rice Business, where passion for sustainability met the rigor of an MBA program. It was there that Colyn Jurek, Brenda Arguello, Don Williams, and Stephanie Garcia crossed paths, united by a shared vision to create tangible environmental impact.
Together, this team of changemakers started as a small project with big dreams. Through tireless work and relentless dedication, they've turned Whole Earth Offsets into a force for good, changing the world one offset at a time. They're not just a team; they're a testament to how small beginnings can lead to great things.
How We Can Help: Our Services
Emissions Calculation and Reduction Recommendations
Emissions Calculation and Reduction Recommendations:
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Whole Earth Offsets Inc. uses GHG and EPA approved methodologies to calculate small business's emissions in great detail.
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Whole Earth Offsets Inc. then takes those emissions and pairs then with practical methods to reduce them​​.
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For example, we would provide contacts to local composting business if trash disposal was impacting Scope 3 emissions and the company desired to be net-zero.
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Carbon Offset Subscriptions:
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Whole Earth Offsets Inc. offers subscription plans that provide each small business a custom amount of carbon offets per month from our Standard Project Bundle
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Green Leaf: A flexible plan where businesses can manually select the amount of carbon offsets they purchase each month from certified projects​​.
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Eco-Growth: This plan provides a customized emissions inventory via approved calculations and sells the business enough offsets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to provide a Carbon Neutral Operations Certification.
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Earth Steward: Similar to Eco-Growth, but it also includes Scope 3 emissions and offers a Net-Zero Business Certification​​.
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Whole Earth Offsets Inc. Standard Project Bundle
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Whole Earth Offets Inc. reviews available offset projects from several registries to provide the absolute best value to our customers considering the below criteria.​​​
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​Leakage: Ensure that the project does not cause emissions to increase elsewhere. For instance, a forestry project should not lead to deforestation in another area.
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Co-benefits: We look for projects that provide additional environmental or social benefits, such as biodiversity conservation, water purification, or benefits to local communities.
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Transparency and Reporting: We ensure the projects have transparent reporting mechanisms and provide regular updates on its progress and impact.
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Quantification: The carbon savings should be clearly quantifiable, with transparent and reliable methodologies for calculating the reductions.
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Permanence: The benefits of the offset should be long-lasting and not reversible. For example, in a reforestation project, the trees should be maintained for many decades.
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Additionality: This is the most crucial criterion. It means the carbon reduction would not have occurred without the offset project. We ensure the projects provide evidence that it is leading to additional environmental benefits that wouldn't happen without the funding from carbon offsetting.
Mission and Approach
Whole Earth Offsets Inc. aims to empower small businesses towards sustainability by providing climate solutions, fostering environmental stewardship, and promoting biodiversity through strategic partnerships and investments in carbon reduction projects​​.
