How It Works
Program Impact
Every gallon of fuel purchased at Stop & Shop makes a difference.
561,282,235
gallons of fuel reduced
285,003
tons of carbon offset
119,439
trees planted
What do we mean when we talk about offsetting emissions?
“Offset” is a shorthand way of saying the carbon emissions from your car are cancelled out by environmental projects designed to capture or destory carbon emissions in the air—or even prevent emissions from being released in the first place.
By investing in these carbon reduction projects based on the fuel you purchase from Stop & Shop, Restore reduces the overall impact of your tailpipe emissions.
Carbon Offsets 101
What is a carbon offset?
A carbon offset represents the reduction, destruction, or capture of one metric ton of CO2e emissions. When an individual or company wants to reduce their carbon footprint, this is how the carbon impact of their activities is measured.
How do carbon offsets make a difference?
Beyond reducing the overall impact of carbon emissions, purchasing carbon offsets is a direct way to support existing carbon reduction projects and encourage ongoing innovation. These projects may also benefit local ecosystems or provide better livelihoods for communities.
What types of projects offset carbon?
Since carbon emissions affect every community, carbon reduction projects vary widely in methodology. Reforestation and renewable energy are common, other methods may involve capturing methane gas at a landfill or altering an industrial process.
How are carbon offset projects verified?
Several international environmental organizations define and maintain standards for the carbon offset industry. Carbon registries track the purchase and retirement of carbon offsets, so all financial investments and actual carbon reduction are captured on public records.
What is a carbon offset?
A carbon offset represents the reduction, destruction, or capture of one metric ton of CO2e emissions. When an individual or company wants to reduce their carbon footprint, this is how the carbon impact of their activities is measured.
How do carbon offsets make a difference?
Beyond reducing the overall impact of carbon emissions, purchasing carbon offsets is a direct way to support existing carbon reduction projects and encourage ongoing innovation. These projects may also benefit local ecosystems or provide better livelihoods for communities.
What types of projects offset carbon?
Since carbon emissions affect every community, carbon reduction projects vary widely in methodology. Reforestation and renewable energy are common, other methods may involve capturing methane gas at a landfill or altering an industrial process.
How are carbon offset projects verified?
Several international environmental organizations define and maintain standards for the carbon offset industry. Carbon registries track the purchase and retirement of carbon offsets, so all financial investments and actual carbon reduction are captured on public records.
Carbon Reduction Projects
Restore invests in a variety of verified carbon reduction projects around the world, giving your choice to fill up at Stop & Shop a global impact.
Quebec, Canada
Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances
US – Multiple states
J.B. Hunt Intermodel Transport Project
South Korea
Hyundai Steel Waste Energy
Almeirim, Pará, Brazil
Jari/Para REDD+ Project
Indonesia
Wayang Windu Phase 2 Geothermal Power Project
Turkey
Uluabat Hydroelectric Power Plant
India
Teesta-V Hydro Power Project
Gansu Province, China
CECIC HKC Gansu Changma Wind Power Project
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
BAESA Project
Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA
Terra Yazoo City #9, Nitrous Oxide Abatement Project
