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At Balance, we emphasise a holistic approach to sustainability, integrating biodiversity, socioeconomic well-being, and climate action. Our clients benefit from innovative environmental solutions, but it is important to note that Balance does not equate to traditional carbon offsetting or “carbon neutral” status.

Client Disclaimer

Transparency in Balance

Balance offers a fresh start in sustainability, focusing on the interconnected pillars of biodiversity, economics, and climate. It’s a new approach that goes beyond traditional carbon offsetting.

While your purchase of Balance Units is calculated based on your carbon footprint, this is not an offset. It’s a way to monetise your commitment to a holistic environmental solution.

When communicating your involvement with Balance, it’s important to emphasise the positive impact you’re making. Instead of focusing on neutralising your carbon footprint, we highlight the creation of biodiversity, the generation of jobs for local people, and your contribution to the fight against climate change.

To ensure clear and consistent messaging that accurately reflects this innovative approach, we will provide you with communication support and public relations materials. We encourage you to collaborate with us on your PR efforts, so we can together manage this process effectively. To truly embrace this fresh start we help each other,  one by one, tonne by tonne.

1. No Carbon Neutral Claims

  • Our clients must refrain from claiming that their involvement with Balance constitutes carbon neutrality or carbon offsetting in the conventional sense. While Balance Units may consider your carbon footprint, they represent a broader commitment to environmental balance, biodiversity enhancement, and socioeconomic impact, rather than merely neutralising emissions.

2. What Balance Represents

  • Balance Units contribute to biodiversity, support local communities by generating jobs, and address environmental challenges holistically.
  • While verified carbon credits are part of the process, Balance does not eliminate emissions entirely; instead, it offers a method to mitigate and address the impacts sustainably and comprehensively.

Clients should communicate their involvement with Balance by emphasising:

3. Transparency in Communication

  • Contributions to environmental and social sustainability.
  • The role of biodiversity creation and climate action within their commitment.
  • The distinction from traditional offsetting or carbon neutrality claims.

4. Our Commitment

  • Balance provides clients with communication support and PR materials to ensure messaging accurately reflects this innovative approach. We actively encourage collaboration to ensure transparent, consistent, and responsible communication.

5. Legal Compliance

  • This disclaimer protects our clients from making potentially misleading claims regarding carbon neutrality. It ensures that all environmental commitments made under the Balance methodology comply with evolving regulatory standards in the EU and globally.

Questions?

For any questions about how to communicate your participation in Balance, please reach out to our team for tailored guidance.
LOCH NESS
In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, a vibrant ecosystem is thriving at the Loch Ness Afforestation Project. This 92-hectare landscape, strategically located between two Sites of Special Scientific Interest, serves as a vital migration corridor for a rich array of species. With neighbouring rewinding projects flourishing, the benefits to the local environment are immense.
LOCH NESS
In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, a vibrant ecosystem is thriving at the Loch Ness Afforestation Project. This 92-hectare landscape, strategically located between two Sites of Special Scientific Interest, serves as a vital migration corridor for a rich array of species. With neighbouring rewinding projects flourishing, the benefits to the local environment are immense.
BLUE SLATE WOOD
Nestled in the picturesque hills of Lancashire, Blue Slate Wood is a testament to the power of nature and its extraordinary capacity for resilience and creating a space of well-being. This diverse native woodland, a collaboration with the River Ribble Trust, champions biodiversity and addresses climate change while creating valuable jobs within the local community.
BLUE SLATE WOOD
Nestled in the picturesque hills of Lancashire, Blue Slate Wood is a testament to the power of nature and its extraordinary capacity for resilience and creating a space of well-being. This diverse native woodland, a collaboration with the River Ribble Trust, champions biodiversity and addresses climate change while creating valuable jobs within the local community.
BLACKFORD FARMS
Located near Gleneagles and the Trossachs National Park, the Blackford Forest Project spans 192 hectares, restoring a vital piece of Scotland’s natural heritage. This ambitious project aims to create 38,162 tCO2e of balance units by planting 489,744 trees and establishing a vibrant mix of native and coniferous woodlands.
BLACKFORD FARMS
Located near Gleneagles and the Trossachs National Park, the Blackford Forest Project spans 192 hectares, restoring a vital piece of Scotland’s natural heritage. This ambitious project aims to create 38,162 tCO2e of balance units by planting 489,744 trees and establishing a vibrant mix of native and coniferous woodlands.
TRUKSINASTA TERRITORY, HONDURAS
Nestled in the heart of La Mosquitia, Honduras, one of the most economically challenged regions renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, the Paskaia Project stands as a testament to resilience and environmental stewardship. This area, known for its lush tropical ecosystem, has faced significant challenges over the years, including exploitation for logging—especially of the Caribbean pine, the forest’s predominant species—and damage from wildfires, which have impeded the natural growth of its flora.
TRUKSINASTA TERRITORY, HONDURAS
Nestled in the heart of La Mosquitia, Honduras, one of the most economically challenged regions renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, the Paskaia Project stands as a testament to resilience and environmental stewardship. This area, known for its lush tropical ecosystem, has faced significant challenges over the years, including exploitation for logging—especially of the Caribbean pine, the forest’s predominant species—and damage from wildfires, which have impeded the natural growth of its flora.
CUMBRIA’S COMMUNITY FOREST
The Raise: Cumbria’s Community Forest is a transformative project reimagining Cumbria’s western coastline. This ambitious initiative creates woodlands, enhances biodiversity, combats climate change, and connects coastal communities with the unique beauty of their natural surroundings.
CUMBRIA’S COMMUNITY FOREST
The Raise: Cumbria’s Community Forest is a transformative project reimagining Cumbria’s western coastline. This ambitious initiative creates woodlands, enhances biodiversity, combats climate change, and connects coastal communities with the unique beauty of their natural surroundings.
NORTH EAST COMMUNITY FOREST
The North East Community Forest is a collaborative vision for a greener, healthier future for Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Durham. This ambitious initiative unites local authorities and environmental organisations to plant trees, enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and create a lasting legacy for future generations.
NORTH EAST COMMUNITY FOREST
The North East Community Forest is a collaborative vision for a greener, healthier future for Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Durham. This ambitious initiative unites local authorities and environmental organisations to plant trees, enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and create a lasting legacy for future generations.
THAMES CHASE COMMUNITY
Since 1990, the Thames Chase Community Forest has been redefining the landscape of East London and South West Essex. This ambitious initiative transforms 40 square miles into a vibrant mosaic of woods, nature areas, and open spaces, offering a greener, healthier environment for over 650,000 local residents.
THAMES CHASE COMMUNITY
Since 1990, the Thames Chase Community Forest has been redefining the landscape of East London and South West Essex. This ambitious initiative transforms 40 square miles into a vibrant mosaic of woods, nature areas, and open spaces, offering a greener, healthier environment for over 650,000 local residents.
THE MERSEY FOREST
For over 25 years, The Mersey Forest has been creating vibrant woodlands and green spaces across Cheshire and Merseyside, weaving a tapestry of nature into the lives of over 1.6 million local residents. This ambitious initiative demonstrates the immense power of community collaboration and ‘thinking global, acting local.’ The Mersey Forest has planted over 9 million trees – a testament to the power of collective action. Your support helps ensure this legacy continues.
THE MERSEY FOREST
For over 25 years, The Mersey Forest has been creating vibrant woodlands and green spaces across Cheshire and Merseyside, weaving a tapestry of nature into the lives of over 1.6 million local residents. This ambitious initiative demonstrates the immense power of community collaboration and ‘thinking global, acting local.’ The Mersey Forest has planted over 9 million trees – a testament to the power of collective action. Your support helps ensure this legacy continues.
FOREST OF AVON TRUST
For over 30 years, the Forest of Avon Trust has worked tirelessly to connect people with trees across the West of England. This collaborative initiative works with partners and landowners to plant trees, improve woodland management, and engage the community with their natural heritage..
FOREST OF AVON TRUST
For over 30 years, the Forest of Avon Trust has worked tirelessly to connect people with trees across the West of England. This collaborative initiative works with partners and landowners to plant trees, improve woodland management, and engage the community with their natural heritage..
FOREST OF MERCIA
The Forest of Mercia is a testament to the power of tree planting. This dedicated Community Interest Company has revitalised Staffordshire and the West Midlands for decades, creating vibrant ecosystems that benefit the environment and the local community..
FOREST OF MERCIA
The Forest of Mercia is a testament to the power of tree planting. This dedicated Community Interest Company has revitalised Staffordshire and the West Midlands for decades, creating vibrant ecosystems that benefit the environment and the local community..
HUMBER FOREST (HEYWOODS)
The Humber Forest (HEYwoods) is a testament to the transformative power of trees. It celebrates the rich natural history of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire, weaving a tapestry of woodlands, hedgerows, and green spaces to enhance the landscape and foster a vibrant ecosystem..
HUMBER FOREST (HEYWOODS)
The Forest of Mercia is a testament to the power of tree planting. This dedicated Community Interest Company has revitalised Staffordshire and the West Midlands for decades, creating vibrant ecosystems that benefit the environment and the local community..
PLYMOUTH AND SOUTH DEVON
The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest (P&SD) is a vibrant new initiative, a partnership between Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, West Devon Borough Council, the National Trust, and the Woodland Trust. This ambitious project will stretch from the heart of Plymouth to the edge of Dartmoor, creating a thriving mosaic of habitats and enhancing the connection between the city and its beautiful surroundings.
PLYMOUTH AND SOUTH DEVON
The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest (P&SD) is a vibrant new initiative, a partnership between Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, West Devon Borough Council, the National Trust, and the Woodland Trust. This ambitious project will stretch from the heart of Plymouth to the edge of Dartmoor, creating a thriving mosaic of habitats and enhancing the connection between the city and its beautiful surroundings.
THE WHITE ROSE FOREST
The White Rose Forest isn’t just a collection of trees – it’s a growing network of woodlands transforming the landscape of North and West Yorkshire. This community-driven initiative strategically plants millions of trees in both urban and rural areas, creating a vibrant, resilient, and diverse natural environment.
THE WHITE ROSE FOREST
The White Rose Forest isn’t just a collection of trees – it’s a growing network of woodlands transforming the landscape of North and West Yorkshire. This community-driven initiative strategically plants millions of trees in both urban and rural areas, creating a vibrant, resilient, and diverse natural environment.
FOREST OF MARSTON VALE
The Forest of Marston Vale is an extraordinary testament to the power of vision and collaboration. For over 20 years, this initiative has transformed 61 square miles of Bedfordshire into a vibrant mosaic of woodlands and green spaces, offering a haven for nature and people alike.
FOREST OF MARSTON VALE
The Forest of Marston Vale is an extraordinary testament to the power of vision and collaboration. For over 20 years, this initiative has transformed 61 square miles of Bedfordshire into a vibrant mosaic of woodlands and green spaces, offering a haven for nature and people alike.
CITY OF TREES
City of Trees is a force of nature, transforming Greater Manchester into a greener, healthier, and more vibrant place to live. This innovative movement goes beyond just planting trees – it’s about restoring woodlands, creating urban green spaces, and forging a deep connection between the community and its natural environment.
CITY OF TREES
City of Trees is a force of nature, transforming Greater Manchester into a greener, healthier, and more vibrant place to live. This innovative movement goes beyond just planting trees – it’s about restoring woodlands, creating urban green spaces, and forging a deep connection between the community and its natural environment.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY FOREST
Nestled in the heart of historic Nottingham Forest, the Greenwood Community Forest is a testament to Nottinghamshire’s deep connection with nature. Once a vast temperate rainforest, Britain’s woodlands hold a special place in our history. The Greenwood initiative seeks to revitalise this legacy, creating vibrant ecosystems, vital wildlife corridors, and spaces where people can reconnect with their natural heritaget.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY FOREST
Nestled in the heart of historic Nottingham Forest, the Greenwood Community Forest is a testament to Nottinghamshire’s deep connection with nature. Once a vast temperate rainforest, Britain’s woodlands hold a special place in our history. The Greenwood initiative seeks to revitalise this legacy, creating vibrant ecosystems, vital wildlife corridors, and spaces where people can reconnect with their natural heritaget.
GREAT WESTERN COMMUNITY FOREST
The Great Western Community Forest (GWCF) is a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together local people and organisations to create a better environment. With the vibrant town of Swindon at its heart, this ambitious project stretches from the White Chalk Downs to Salisbury Plain and all the way to the River Thames, covering an impressive 39,000 hectares.
GREAT WESTERN COMMUNITY FOREST
The Great Western Community Forest (GWCF) is a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together local people and organisations to create a better environment. With the vibrant town of Swindon at its heart, this ambitious project stretches from the White Chalk Downs to Salisbury Plain and all the way to the River Thames, covering an impressive 39,000 hectares.
THE GREAT RESERVE
The Great Reserve is a dual purpose project focused on CO2 removal and biodiversity creation through planting and protection of the Giant Sequoia (AKA Redwood), species currently on the IUCN Endangered Species Red List in their native US habitat due to the impacts of climate change (wildfires, drought, insect infestation). The mission is to replicate what few are left in the US (75,000) by planting 100,000 of these magnificent trees in the UK, creating a new territory for them to thrive via assisted migration, creating The Great Reserve.
THE GREAT RESERVE
The Great Reserve is a dual purpose project focused on CO2 removal and biodiversity creation through planting and protection of the Giant Sequoia (AKA Redwood), species currently on the IUCN Endangered Species Red List in their native US habitat due to the impacts of climate change (wildfires, drought, insect infestation). The mission is to replicate what few are left in the US (75,000) by planting 100,000 of these magnificent trees in the UK, creating a new territory for them to thrive via assisted migration, creating The Great Reserve.