CANOPY has taken one step further than carbon neutral to become carbon positive– removing more carbon from the atmosphere than is generated through our operations and the daily commutes of our members combined. By purchasing credits via SeaTrees, CANOPY has helped to plant kelp forests and mangroves that protect coastal ecosystems while sequestering five times more carbon than land-based trees.
Other international initiatives include working with pocket-forest organization Sugi to plant trees in Beirut and supporting the Jacundá Forest Reserve project through Cool Effect, improving Brazil’s rainforest conservation while creating jobs and housing. Locally, CANOPY collaborates with Friends of the Urban Forest to organize tree-planting activities to reforest our backyard.
All CANOPY spaces are equipped with compost, recycling, and furnishings made by internationally renowned designers in marble, wood, and other long-lasting materials, all of which reduce waste. Most of our spaces are fueled by 100% renewable wind and solar energy through Clean Power SF, and our team offsets all business travel to override flight emissions.
CANOPY is dedicated to staying local, serving a residential membership base of at least 75% to enable people to work where they live, reduce commutes, and support neighborhood economies. CANOPY also prioritizes recyclable and sustainable amenities, serving Counter Culture Coffee, which is sustainably sourced from cooperatives and villages worldwide, and healthy snacks from SunRidge Farms in bulk to avoid wasteful single-use plastic packaging.
By the numbers
- 800 total carbon tonnes offset
- 2 carbon tonnes offset per year for every CANOPY member
- 54 trees planted
We’ll survey our members in 2023 to see where they want us to donate for future carbon offsets. To be part of the conversation and stay informed about upcoming Climate Positive Events, click here to sign up for our newsletter. To learn more about CANOPY’s sustainability initiatives, visit our website or book a tour to see our efforts in action.