Give every ski, snowboard, and outdoor order a credible carbon-neutral option.
Ch4mber Carbon Neutral helps outdoor brands offer a clear, optional contribution backed by verified methane-abatement credits, with claim completion gated by issued inventory and retirement evidence, while Ch4mber retains control over pricing and credit operations.
Optional contribution, clear buyer math, issued-credit checks, retirement-first claim completion, Ch4mber-managed economics.
Integrity Snapshot
How claims stay conservative and verifiable.
Contribution model
Customer contribution stays optional at product and cart.
No automatic surcharge.
Inventory policy
Orders are matched against issued credit inventory before claimable status.
No issued inventory, no claim.
Claim completion
Carbon-neutral completion is shown only after retirement evidence is recorded.
Audit trail kept per order.
Governance split
Ch4mber manages pricing, inventory, and retirement operations; merchants focus on setup and launch.
Unit economics stay centralized.
How it works
Customer opt-in
Present a clear optional contribution at product and cart, never as a forced fee.
Why it matters
Keeps consent explicit and merchant-safe.
Issued-credit gate
Orders check issued inventory availability before claimable status appears.
Why it matters
Prevents over-claiming against available inventory.
Retirement evidence
Carbon-neutral completion is finalized only after retirement records are complete.
Why it matters
Claims are tied to auditable evidence, not assumptions.
How calculation works
Step 1
Shopify product context
Reads product type, variant weight (grams), quantity, and line price from product/cart context.
Why it matters
Uses native storefront data you already maintain.
Step 2
Estimation model
If weight is available, estimate uses weight × category factor. Outdoor terms like ski/snowboard map to the outdoor factor with a 10kg default when weight is missing.
Why it matters
Works on day one and improves as product data quality improves.
Step 3
Contribution pricing
Estimated kgCO2e is priced by Ch4mber’s current program rate and shown as a simple No thanks / Add $X choice.
Why it matters
Buyers keep explicit choice while pricing stays operationally consistent.
Brand launch checklist
Set product variant weights in Shopify.
Use product types like Ski, Snowboard, Outerwear, or Outdoor gear.
Enable the Theme app block (product/cart) and optional Checkout block.
Review Ch4mber’s current pricing and claim language in the merchant dashboard.
Request launch review if you need inventory allocation or pricing confirmation.
Use a $1.00 contribution variant (100 cents) to avoid large line-item quantities.
Confirm Ch4mber has inventory allocated before launch.
Integrity markers
Built for conservative climate claims.
Buyer choice stays explicit
Optional customer opt-in with clear contribution language at each touchpoint.
Claims are inventory-gated
Issued-credit checks happen before orders can move to claimable status.
Retirement proof is traceable
Queue and completion events are stored per order with evidence links.
Disclosure posture is ready
Records and claim language are organized for internal and partner review.
FAQ
Does this force contributions on every order?
No. Buyers can choose to contribute, and the checkout remains optional.
When is an order considered carbon neutral?
Only after retirement evidence has been completed and logged in the app.
Can merchants tune pricing and claim language?
No. Ch4mber manages pricing, inventory allocation, and core claims policy centrally. Merchants can review the program details and request support.
Do brands need to maintain product weights?
Yes, recommended. Weight-based estimates are more accurate. If weight is missing, the app still works using spend fallback.
Is there an audit trail for reviews?
Yes. Queue, completion, and related evidence are stored at the order level.