Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
About the CarbonTokenFund (CTF)
What is the CarbonTokenFund (CTF)? The CarbonTokenFund (CTF) is a Regenerative Finance (ReFi) marketplace designed to make climate action effortless. By integrating with Payment Service Providers (PSPs), our plugin allows consumers to offset their environmental impact and invest in high-impact sustainability projects directly at checkout.
How does the CarbonToken ($CTF) work? The CarbonToken ($CTF) is a provisional voucher linked to a blended finance fund backed by all assets on the CarbonTokenFund platform, including the transactional volume of purchases. Every time a consumer opts in at checkout, funds are distributed across vetted impact projects, enabling direct participation in the regenerative financial ecosystem.
How does the CarbonToken ($CTF) PSP - Plugin work? The CarbonToken ($CTF) PSP -Plugin seamlessly integrates with Payment Service Providers (PSPs), allowing merchants to enable the CarbonToken Network at checkout. This gives consumers an effortless way to offset the negative impacts of consumerism directly at the Point of Sale (POS). How Merchants Benefit: 1.) Align Sustainability Budgets & Goals: Businesses can integrate CarbonTokens ($CTF) into their sustainability strategy by using them as rewards for consumers who engage in climate-positive purchasing behavior. 2.) Strengthen Customer Loyalty: Merchants can incentivize repeat purchases by offering CarbonTokens as loyalty rewards, reinforcing their brand’s commitment to sustainability. 3.) Enhance Brand Reputation: By embedding impact-driven transactions into checkout, merchants position themselves as purpose-led brands, appealing to conscious consumers. This strategic approach allows businesses to merge commerce with climate action, creating a win-win for both the planet and their customers.
Understanding Regenerative Finance & Carbon Offsetting
What is Regenerative Finance (ReFi)? Regenerative Finance (ReFi) is an evolution of sustainable finance that goes beyond restoring environmental damage—it builds self-sustaining, regenerative economic systems that actively create positive climate and social impact. The CarbonTokenFund applies ReFi principles by leveraging transaction-based contributions to support long-term environmental sustainability.
What are Carbon Credits? Carbon credits are tradable units that represent one metric ton of COâ‚‚ (or equivalent greenhouse gases) either removed from the atmosphere or prevented from being emitted. These credits are used by businesses and individuals to offset their carbon footprint and contribute to environmental restoration.
How does CTF broker Carbon Credit sales? The CarbonTokenFund acts as a trusted broker for carbon credit transactions, ensuring: 1.) Validation of Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) from high-quality carbon offset projects 2.) Facilitation of funding for sustainable initiatives 3.) Seamless integration of carbon credit purchases into daily consumer transactions By streamlining this process, we help businesses and individuals participate in scalable climate solutions without friction.
Investing & Participating
Who can participate in the CarbonTokenFund ecosystem? Anyone can engage with CTF! Our platform is designed for: 1.) Consumers who want to make a tangible impact through everyday purchases 2.) Merchants looking to offer sustainable purchasing options at checkout 3.) Payment Service Providers (PSPs) seeking to drive impact-driven transactions 4.) Businesses & investors interested in carbon offsetting and regenerative finance
How can businesses integrate CarbonTokens ($CTF)? Businesses can integrate the $CTF PSP - Plugin via our partnered PSPs. This allows merchants to offer customers a seamless way to invest in sustainability, without disrupting the checkout process.
What types of projects does CTF support? We support Regenerative Finance Initiatives, specifically projects with ecological benefits, including verified and high-impact carbon offset projects: 1.) Reforestation & afforestation 2.) Renewable energy development 3.) Carbon capture & storage 4.) Sustainable agriculture & biodiversity conservation By funding these initiatives, we ensure that every transaction leads to measurable environmental benefits.
Security, Transparency, and Impact
How does CTF ensure transparency in funding? The CarbonTokenFund ensures transparency by: 1.) Providing real-time tracking of contributions 2.) Partnering with third-party verifiers to validate carbon projects 3.) Offering a clear record of each transaction's impact Users can access a dashboard to track their personal or business contributions and see the real-world effect of their participation.
How does CTF ensure the security of investments? The security of investments is a top priority for CTF. We ensure this by: 1.) Partnering with regulated financial service providers, where all interest-bearing assets are officially registered 2.) Ensuring insurance coverage for projects through these financial institutions 3.) Employing carbon market experts who verify the authenticity and value of Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) This multi-layered approach guarantees investment security, risk mitigation, and long-term impact for all stakeholders.
How do I get started with CTF? Getting started is simple! You can: 1.) Opt in at checkout through CTF-enabled merchants 2.) Integrate the $CTF plugin if you are a business or PSP 3.) Track your impact through our user-friendly dashboard Join us in making climate action effortless, impactful, and financially rewarding!