How it works

Action groups are the engine room of CarbonActionNow!

Any group of people who share something in common can form an action group … a work or play team, a local community, even a Facebook group.

Read More “Create or join an action group”

To develop the footprint reduction action plan, each group member will review the list of verifiable footprint reduction actions and commit to implementing as many as possible during the coming year.

Read More “Create an action plan to reduce your footprint”

This might seem like the point where the process gets difficult, but you will have set the stage for an easy passage through baselining by careful consideration of the actions that you chose to commit to.

Read More “Establish your footprint baseline”

Now you’re done with all the planning and it’s down to work … sign up for that carpool in your neighborhood, check out which local electricity provider has the lowest carbon intensity … find a local “freecycling” group and finally get rid of all that “stuff”  that’s been cluttering up the garage.

Read More “Complete action plan commitments”

Meeting the verification requirement set out in the CAN! Standard is the final step before your completed action can be confirmed and added to your action group’s achievement record.

Read More “Verify action plan outcomes”

Congratulations! Your group has completed the planned footprint reduction actions, and made a real contribution to avoiding CO2 emissions.

Read More “Receive reward for your group’s achievements”