WHAT IS A ‘CLIMATE CREDIT’?
Climate Credits are an innovative approach to crowdfunding climate resilience projects in communities coast to coast. When you donate, you get access to invitation-only instant cash back offers from national brands, or instant credits from participating local vendors. And we direct 80% of your donation to a shovel-ready climate resilience project.
Corporations purchase carbon credits/offsets in exchange for permission to pollute. Climate Credits fund local repair and climate resilience infrastructure projects that deliver tangible results.
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Get 2X the value of your donation in instant Credit while supporting climate resilience in your community or one that you like to travel to. All donations made to local projects remain in that community.
Boston Climate Credits
Severe weather increasingly impacts Boston, with rising sea levels, storms, and flooding causing extensive damage to infrastructure and housing. In recent years, damages have exceeded $1 billion, as the city faces costly repairs and resilience upgrades. Boston's ongoing adaptation efforts are essential to mitigating future financial and structural losses.
Salem Climate Credits
Once known for its maritime history and infamous witch trials, Salem is now facing a different kind of challenge: the financial toll of severe weather events. As climate change intensifies storms and coastal flooding, the city is seeing mounting costs in damage repairs and emergency response.
Chicago Climate Credits
Chicago endures rising costs from severe weather, with severe rain storms to extreme heat impacting infrastructure and public health. Recent storms have caused an estimated $200 million in damages, affecting homes, businesses, and city infrastructure. As climate risks intensify, Chicago faces growing pressure to invest in resilience strategies.
How much of your donations actually go to projects?
How do Shovel Ready Capital’s Climate Credits compare to other nonprofits? According to EasyDonation, most non-profits allocate only 40-60% of donations to their cause, preserving a large portion of funds to pay staff salaries and further fundraising. Shovel Ready Capital’s technology-enabled, streamlined operations and innovative approach to crowdsourced fundraising enable it to donate 80% of funds raised to shovel-ready climate resilience projects.
The following projects are under review for funding. Once they reach ‘shovel-ready’ status and our four criteria for investment - community support, immediate impact, measurable results, and lasting benefits - we will engage with local authorities and project leaders regarding funding needs: