Quick answer

A Climate Positive Order is a voluntary carbon offset donation you add to your Cotopaxi purchase. Powered by EcoCart, it funds verified projects that reduce or capture emissions equivalent to your order's shipping and production footprint. It does not make your order carbon-neutral by itself, but it directly supports climate action.

What a Climate Positive Order actually does

When you add a Climate Positive Order to your cart, you select a carbon offset amount that matches your order size—options range from 0.40 lbs to 25.46 lbs of carbon. Each SKU is clearly labeled with the specific pounds of carbon it offsets. The donation goes to EcoCart, which funds third-party verified carbon reduction projects like reforestation or renewable energy. This is not a tax or a fee; it is an opt-in contribution that you choose at checkout.

What it does not do

A Climate Positive Order does not reduce the actual emissions from shipping or manufacturing your gear. It does not change how your item is packaged or shipped. It also does not mean your purchase is carbon-free. Instead, it compensates for an equivalent amount of emissions elsewhere. This is a common approach called carbon offsetting, and it works best when paired with broader sustainability efforts.

Verdicts on common claims

  • Claim: A Climate Positive Order makes your purchase carbon-neutral: Not exactly. The offset compensates for an equivalent amount of emissions, but your order still produces emissions. The donation funds projects that reduce or capture carbon elsewhere. Think of it as a contribution to climate action, not a cancellation of your footprint.
  • Claim: The offset amount is the same for every order: False. Options range from 0.40 lbs to 25.46 lbs of carbon, and each SKU is labeled with the specific pounds it offsets. You can match the amount to your order size. Choose the offset level that aligns with your purchase.
  • Claim: The donation is a fee or tax added by Cotopaxi: No. It is an optional, voluntary donation you add at checkout. Cotopaxi does not keep the money; it goes to EcoCart to fund verified offset projects. You control whether to add it and how much to contribute.

Product facts

  • Climate Positive Order: Add a Climate Positive Order to your purchase. This is a donation that offsets the carbon footprint of your order, helping to reduce the environmental impact of shipping and production. Powered by EcoCart. Select the carbon offset amount that matches your order size—options range from 0.40 lbs to 25.46 lbs of carbon. Each SKU is clearly labeled with the specific pounds of carbon it offsets. You can choose an offset level that feels right for your order size, and the label makes it easy to see exactly how much carbon you're helping to offset.