At hampers.com, we're always striving to do our very best for the planet. We're incredibly proud to have been accredited certified 100% Carbon Neutral status, again in 2025, ensuring that our gifts are as environmentally responsible as they can be.
Becoming carbon neutral is one of our biggest achievements yet, and we're delighted to reassure you that every single gift sent with us comes with that important promise.
How is hampers.com carbon neutral?
We undertook a rigorous assessment with Carbon Footprint, who measured our annual carbon production. This was a 360 degree review, including the carbon generated by getting our packaging and hamper components to us, our warehouse and office facilities, and delivery to our consumers. The assessment was QAS (Quality Assurance Scheme) approved.
QAS is a Not For Profit organisation, whose objective is to bring the highest levels of confidence to businesses and individuals that the carbon emissions calculation methodology is independently verified. They also ensure that carbon offsetting projects meet the highest standards available in the industry and that carbon retirement is done in an open and timely manner.
How do hampers.com offset our carbon footprint?
Once we received the result of the assessment, we could see a breakdown of how our carbon footprint is generated. Then, we were able to carefully select and approve projects to offset it.
Carbon offsetting projects not only help to combat climate change, they also provide much needed employment, improve health, promote biodiversity and empower communities. We were keen to select projects which help to care for people and the planet.
Which projects are being supported?
1. Brascarbon Methane Recovery Project BCA-BRA-16 in Brazil
In the heart of Mato Grosso do Sul state in central Brazil, agricultural operations related to animal farming are on the rise to meet global food demand. However, traditional methods of managing animal waste pose significant environmental challenges.Instead of allowing the waste to decompose and emit methane, the digesters capture the methane produced and convert it into biogas.
This biogas can then be used as a renewable energy source, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. By capturing and flaring methane, the project further reduces its environmental footprint by reducing operational carbon emissions.
2. Afforestation Project in Qianbei, China
The Qianbei Afforestation Project is located in Guizhou Province, China, and aims to plant native tree species on barren lands for carbon sequestration while contributing to local sustainable development goals.
The project has planted 50,061 hectares of forest, enhancing biodiversity and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. The project also focuses on improving the livelihoods of local communities. It has created jobs for villagers, with 70% of the workforce being women, and provided training in planting and management techniques. The project has also improved soil quality and contributed to the control of rocky desertification.
3. Efficient cookstove distribution in Nigeria
The project activity involves replacement of existing in-efficient cookstoves being used by majority of Nigerian population with highly efficient Toyola Cookstoves.
Over 71% of Nigeria’s population cooks with solid fuel in inefficient traditional Cookstoves and open fires resulting in serious indoor air pollution. Due to this, Nigeria records the highest number of indoor air pollution related deaths, averaging 64,000 annually, especially among women and children in poor families.
From the initial concept, women have been the driving force of this project. The problems of rudimentary stoves affect women disproportionately as they carry out the greater part of cooking and child-rearing activities, which centre around the kitchen and the hearth.
By enlisting the help of female Community Agents, women have been empowered with new information, new skills and ownership of a new asset.
4. Clean drinking water projects in Eritrea
This carbon offset project is located in the Zoba Debub district in Eritrea and contributes to the sustainable development of the area through the provision of safe water using borehole technology to hundreds of households within the district.
The project helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a number of ways. It reduces the need for households to collect firewood for the purposes of water purification. The project also contributes to the preservation of existing forest stock, and the protection of natural forest ecosystems and wildlife habitats. It also helps reduce the incidence of illness and disease caused by drinking dirty water.
The project works by repairing and rehabilitating boreholes that have fallen into disrepair. The boreholes are fitted with hand pumps, which are commonly used in the area. The project also includes a maintenance program to ensure that the boreholes remain operational.
It is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10,000 tonnes of CO2e per year helping to improve the health and well-being of the local community by providing access to safe water.
Why is carbon offsetting important?
Carbon Offsetting is important because it allows people to make a positive contribution to the environment when their emissions can’t be avoided (which is inevitably the case when you're managing a business, big or small!)
In addition, the increased funding these causes receive can change lives, bringing economic, social and health improvements to whole communities in LEDS, empowering individuals and giving them opportunities in life that they might not have had otherwise. With people at the heart of Carbon Offsetting, as well as ecosystems, it allows us to begin future proofing for a cleaner, greener world.
Why should I choose to offset my carbon emissions?
We all have a part to play in achieving a low-carbon future and for homeowners, this means being given the chance to balance their carbon footprint. For the environmentally conscious and those looking to reduce their impact on the climate,
Carbon Offsetting gives them the tools to make a difference. Whilst it shouldn’t be used as a stand-alone approach and is best used as part of a wider carbon reduction strategy, it will help people reduce their impact on the environment.
The gift that keep on giving
At hampers.com, we believe gifting should feel good in every sense of the word, which is why we’re committed to making it ethical and sustainable. From responsibly sourced wines and artisan treats to packaging that’s designed with the environment in mind, our hampers are carefully curated to support both people and the planet.
By sourcing responsibly and selectively, reducing unnecessary plastic, partnering with local charities and organisations and getting involved in carbon offsetting initiatives, we ensure your thoughtful gesture leaves a positive impact beyond the recipient. Because the best gifts don’t just delight, they do good, too.
