Kansas City Climate Action

We're supporting regional and local projects to help KCMO households and businesses offset their carbon footprint.

Our Impact

Tons C02e Offset since 2023

Equivalent Trees Planted

Equivalent Cars Removed from the Road

Why Carbon Positive KC?

Take Climate Action, protect biodiversity, and Regenerate kCMO

Verified Projects

Our national and international projects are certified by the industry’s top 3rd party verification agencies.

Local Benefit

We ensure that a portion of your contribution goes directly to local projects you can see and feel.

Green Jobs

Your support helps us scale towards creating real local jobs teaching youth about the climate and sales.

A Just Cause

Action today is better than tomorrow and can save the future.

Community

Join our growing local and regional movement building community.

Responsibility

Demonstrate your environmental commitment and take responsibility today.

Play Your Role

How It works

1. Measure Your Carbon Footprint

We'll measure your carbon footprint with a free, fifteen minute phone call. You'll receive a report with ideas of how to lower your carbon footprint.

2. Clean Up Your Carbon Trash

You already pay to clean up your trash. Why not pay to clean up your carbon trash? Finance verified climate outcomes to offset carbon footprint.

3. Enjoy Peace of Mind

Ghandi said: "Be the change you wish to see." Model the Climate Positive future. Rest easy knowing you've taken action today.

What Our Members Say

"It's a shocking visual to think it would take planting 210 trees a month to balance my carbon footprint. In the future, I'm excited about some changes my family will make that will lower our footprint and I'm happy to be Carbon Positive in the meantime."

Parker H.Lead Mechanical Engineer

"When I carry my glass recycling to the curb I'm always shocked at just how heavy it is. And there's plastic on everything. Despite being a climate advocate I know there's more I can do at home. Being Carbon Positive helps address the frustration and anxiety I feel about the climate crisis. I recommended four colleagues to join me!"

Jan F.Elected Leader

"I like that I can direct my support to local projects. Even though I'm mindful of my consumption and already take actions like riding my electric bike, I realize that there's still a carbon footprint associated with the modern lifestyle and I'm happy to be Carbon Positive."

Tom J.Director

Drastically Improve Your Impact

Environmental Projects You'll Support

Your tax deductible donations pay for third-party verified projects. Some are natural projects like forests, others are industrial projects like landfill methane.

Verified by the highest environmental standards

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of your most asked questions are listed below

When I donate how is the money used?

60% of your money directly supports carbon offset projects. 20% of your money is reinvested in local projects. 20% is used for overhead.

How can I be sure that my donation is used effectively?

We conduct extensive due diligence on each project and only purchase offsets from the most established and respected carbon certification organizations.

How much does it cost to be carbon positive?

This depends on the lifestyle of you, your household, or organization. On average, it may cost between $20 and $50. To know for sure, book a carbon inventory to learn more about the carbon footprint of your lifestyle.

What does ‘carbon positive’ mean?

A person’s carbon footprint can be offset so that their carbon impact is a net zero. Carbon Positive means that a person or organization removes more carbon from the environment than they emit.

I have solar panels, an electric vehicle, or pay for renewable energy credits (RECs). Am I carbon positive?

Not likely. Recognition is due for the investments and actions you’ve already taken. However, most modern lifestyles emit more carbon than these actions reduce.

What is a carbon footprint?

A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced in a single year by a person or an organization.

Can I choose which projects to fund?

Carbon Positive KC works hard to ensure the highest quality projects are funded across a range of different regions and activities. Pooling funds for national projects while funding local projects is the way we’re able to get you Carbon Positive.