There is no single number that fits everyone - but there are clear, practical ways for individuals to approach carbon removal.

Once you have measured your carbon footprint and reduced what you reasonably can, carbon removal is about addressing the remaining emissions that are hard or impossible to eliminate today. These residual emissions are different for everyone and depend on lifestyle, location, and personal choices.

A helpful way to think about it is to focus on:

• The part of your footprint that remains after reductions
• How you want to take responsibility for those emissions
• What feels realistic and sustainable for you

In practice, individuals tend to choose one of three common paths:

1. Remove specific emissions
   Some people start by removing emissions from specific activities or purchases, for example a flight, a month of commuting, daily coffee, or a new product like clothing or electronics. This approach works well if you want a clear link between actions and removals.
2. Remove remaining emissions on an ongoing basis (recurring carbon removal)
   Others choose a recurring monthly amount to continuously remove their residual emissions over time. This mirrors how emissions occur in everyday life and supports steady progress toward personal net zero.
3. Remove your full remaining footprint
   Some individuals choose to remove a larger amount in one go, such as one tonne, their annual footprint, or even their estimated lifetime emissions. This approach fits people who want to take clear responsibility and reach personal net zero without delay.

What matters most is not choosing the smallest possible number, but choosing an amount that reflects your values and turns intent into real, durable, and independently verified impact.

All carbon removal purchased through Remove Carbon Today is certified to physically remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and durably store it for 100+ years, with public registry proof provided within a month of purchase.